Coolmore will break new floor by having its first horses skilled in Japan this 12 months, after Sue Magnier was granted an proprietor’s license by the Japan Racing Affiliation.
Magnier, spouse of Coolmore supremo John Magnier, is ready to be represented by Chesapeake Bay, an unraced 3-year-old colt by Frankel  out of Marsha, who the house owners purchased for six million guineas in 2017, and by a second Frankel, a filly out of Shadow Hunter known as Snowscape.
In response to Japanese media web site Nikkan Sport, Chesapeake Bay arrived at coach Mitsumasa Nakauchida’s steady on the Ritto coaching heart close to Kyoto final Saturday in preparation for his racing profession.
Nakauchida mentioned: “They requested us to coach him. The horse solely arrived final week, so we’ll need to see how he does any further. His physique remains to be ready to develop, so we’ll see what occurs.”
Nakauchida has had restricted publicity in Europe, with Grenadier Guards being his solely notable runner, within the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot, however has been a number one coach in Japan. Join BloodHorse Every day
His most vital performer has been Liberty Island , who received the Japanese Triple Tiara in 2023 with victories within the Oka Sho (Japanese One Thousand Guineas, G1), Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks, G1), and Shuka Sho (G1).Â
The JRA operates a strict possession qualification course of, which normally begins between 5 and 6 months earlier than a choice is made on whether or not an applicant is authorised.
A JRA overview board, which meets in April, July, and November every year, assesses the appliance earlier than charges and agreements with a coach are then signed to finish the method.
In addition to a most important coaching operation at Ballydoyle in Eire, Coolmore has for a variety of years had horses skilled in Britain, France, Australia, and the USA.
Mick Flanagan from the Coolmore racing workplace mentioned: “Japan is among the best racing and breeding nations on the planet. We’ve got at all times loved doing enterprise in Japan and we’re very appreciative of the JRA and everybody in Japan for accommodating us.”
