Danon Decile, the ninth favourite, surged brilliantly along the inside rail to claim victory in the 2024 G1 Japanese Derby, standing atop the 7,906 thoroughbreds of his generation. This victory marked jockey Norihiro Yokoyama's third Japanese Derby win, following his triumphs with Logi Universe in 2009 and One and Only in 2014, and he also becomes the oldest jockey to win the G1 Japanese Derby. The favourite, Justin Milano, who aimed for a double crown after winning the G1 Satsuki Sho, finished second, while Shin Emperor, the seventh favourite, secured third place.

Victorious jockey Norihiro Yokoyama commented, "With no other horse taking the lead, I anticipated an average to slow pace. If we had a good start, I was ready to take the lead, but jockey Yasunari Iwata took the initiative. The horse really kicked on well in the straight."

Danon Decile had been scratched from the Satsuki Sho right before the start due to lameness in his right foreleg, a decision Yokoyama made himself. "Winning the Derby is immensely gratifying, and it validates my decision during the Satsuki Sho. Even after such setbacks, treating the horse with care paid off. I am deeply grateful to the horse," he said, paying his utmost respect to his partner.

At 56 years, 3 months, and 4 days old, Yokoyama surpassed Yutaka Take's record of 54 years, 9 months, and 10 days (set with Do Deuce in the 2023 Arima Kinen), becoming the oldest jockey to win a JRA G1 race. "Being the oldest jockey in the field and receiving congratulations from not just my sons but everyone, it's a relief. Winning a G1 is about more than just the victory; even riding in these races is challenging. To achieve this result by being sincere with the horse brings unparalleled joy. Trainer Shogo Yasuda and his father were here, and it was great to show a good performance with my family and connections present," he said with a smile.