“Not Worried About It”: Horse Racing Trainer Issues Bold Statement on Prodigy Equine Ahead of Grade 1 Stakes

The stage is set for the upcoming Grade 1 Asahi Hai Futurity S. at Hanshin Racecourse, and there is a tangible sense of excitement in the horse racing community. This esteemed occasion serves as a platform for the best in equestrian competition as well as a fight between up-and-coming talents. One of the competitors making waves is the young equine prodigy boasting an amazing record and keen to show off his skills in the next race.

The two-time racehorse was also posed with a challenger in G1 which was announced yesterday. Now, all set for the right-handed 1600m scheduled this weekend, the horse some received much-needed backing.

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The dark bay colt, out of India Mantuana and sired by Palace Malice, Jantar Mantar is ready for his third race which can be career-defining for him. As Grade 1 Asahi Hai Futurity S. draws near, the mastermind behind Jantar Mantar’s wins, trainer Tomokazu Takano, seems very confident in his charge. Per Thoroughbred Daily News, Takano said, “I’m not worried about it being his first time at the Hanshin track.”

The trainer shared that Jantar Mantar has been racing keeping the same four weeks interval as before. Additionally, Takano stated, “There have been no problems with him, and his responses at the finish in training have been good, and he’s moving well.” Jantar Mantar is a promising name to give his sire’s lineage a much-needed boost adding yet another level of intrigue to the event, as reported by TDN.

Prominent jockey Yuga Kawada, who is in charge of leading Jantar Mantar to victory, also contributed to the happy atmosphere surrounding the young colt. As he prepares, the jockey’s faith in Jantar Mantar’s maturity and racing ability is clear. He said, “He might be a 2-year-old, but he feels quite mature…He stood out among the other horses in his last race, so I hope he can run in a similar way to how he did last time.” With the building stakes, here’s what Jantar Mantar has achieved so far.

Peek into Jantar Mantar’s run for victory

In Jantar Mantar’s post-race analysis, trainer Takano highlights the importance of his rail position and his capacity to accelerate quickly in the home straight. He made a strong debut, winning by 2 1/2 lengths at Kyoto, and then decisively defeated opponents at the G2 Daily Hai Nisai S., establishing himself as a serious contender. It’s important to recognize the colt’s outstanding earnings in the Japan Racing Association (JRA) circuit.

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With renowned ownership and a prestigious breeder, Jantar Mantar has amassed a sizeable purse value of $3,21,044.78, further establishing his position as a rising star in the horse racing industry.

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