Derma Sotogake sensational in UAE Derby
Sunday, 26 March, 2023 10:40
Derma Sotogake won the UAE Derby (Photo: Masakazu Takahashi)
Team Japan got off the mark on Dubai World Cup night in emphatic fashion, posting a 1-2-3-4 in the G2 UAE Derby.
As the field entered the home straight it was abundantly clear the Japanese-duo of Derma Sotogake and Dura Erede, locked in tandem, would contest the finish. The race was settled in a matter of strides when Christophe Lemaire released an inch of rein on Derma Sotogake.
The Hidetaka Otonashi-trained colt quickly asserted himself and powered clear to hit the line a comprehensive five and a half-length winner. Continuar finished a further 4.5 lengths behind in third with Perriere taking fourth place.
Derma Sotogake is by 2022 Leading Freshman sire Mind Your Biscuits out of Amour Poesie (Neo Universe). Bred by Shadai Farm, the April-born chestnut was purchased for US$150,000 as a yearling at the 2021 edition of the JRHA Select Sale.
As the field entered the home straight it was abundantly clear the Japanese-duo of Derma Sotogake and Dura Erede, locked in tandem, would contest the finish. The race was settled in a matter of strides when Christophe Lemaire released an inch of rein on Derma Sotogake.
The Hidetaka Otonashi-trained colt quickly asserted himself and powered clear to hit the line a comprehensive five and a half-length winner. Continuar finished a further 4.5 lengths behind in third with Perriere taking fourth place.
Derma Sotogake is by 2022 Leading Freshman sire Mind Your Biscuits out of Amour Poesie (Neo Universe). Bred by Shadai Farm, the April-born chestnut was purchased for US$150,000 as a yearling at the 2021 edition of the JRHA Select Sale.