Justin Milano receives entry for G1 Epsom Derby
Friday, 01 March, 2024 23:17
Justin Milano (Photo: Yuki Shimono)
The Japan Racing Association announced on the 28th of February that Justin Milano has been entered in the G1 Epsom Derby.
Justin Milano is a son of Kizuna out of Margot Did, by Exceed And Excel. He was an unbeaten G3 Kyodo Tsushin Hai winner finishing a length ahead of the Champion Two Year Old Jantar Mantar.
The English Jockey Club released a statement after this news as follows: "We are honoured to receive this news from Japan. Japanese horse racing has been enjoying rapid growth and success. We are more than excited to be a part of this historic race and witness the first Japanese horse to run in the Derby. The first week of June will be a memorable day for both English and Japanese racing history."
Justin Milano is a son of Kizuna out of Margot Did, by Exceed And Excel. He was an unbeaten G3 Kyodo Tsushin Hai winner finishing a length ahead of the Champion Two Year Old Jantar Mantar.
The English Jockey Club released a statement after this news as follows: "We are honoured to receive this news from Japan. Japanese horse racing has been enjoying rapid growth and success. We are more than excited to be a part of this historic race and witness the first Japanese horse to run in the Derby. The first week of June will be a memorable day for both English and Japanese racing history."