Danno Taisei guided Jasper Krone to a stylish win in the G3 Kitakyushu Kinen. This is Jasper Krone's second consecutive graded stakes win. Mama Cocha finished second with Stone Ridge in third.

Danno reflected, "I knew Jasper Krone was the quickest horse in this race and he rewarded my confidence. We had a great start to the race so I was really happy throughout the race." He added: "He proved his ability by winning back-to-back graded stakes. He also carried 57kg today and that's not easy, I can only thank him."