The JRA announced on the 22nd that 2020 G1 Hopeful Stakes winner Danon the Kid has retired from racing. He will head north to Big Red Farm in Hokkaido to begin stud duties.

Danon the Kid is a son of Just a Way out of Epic Love by Dansili. He was bought at the Select Sale for 108,000,000 JPY. He was an unbeaten juvenile G1 winner and placed second in the G1 Hong Kong Cup as a four-year-old behind Romantic Warrior. He was also placed twice in the G1 Mile Championship and finished third in the G1 Osaka Hai. Danon the Kid was a three-time winner from 19 career starts.