Teio Royal, guided by jockey Yuji Hishida, triumphantly won the 72nd Hanshin Taisho Award. This race took place on March 17, 2024, at the Hanshin Racecourse, over 3000 meters on the turf course. Teio Royal, who has been trained at the Ritto Training Center by Inao Okada since his debut, demonstrated his abilities in this race.

During the race, Teio Royal carefully saved his energy in a good position. He maintained the lead throughout, gaining even more strength in the straightaway to take the lead. With his powerful running, he left the followers behind, successfully verifying his second-favorite status by reaching the goal.

This victory also holds significant meaning for Teio Royal. The winner of the Hanshin Taisho Award is given priority to compete in the Emperor’s Cup (Spring), which will serve as an important step-up race for Teio Royal. In the past decade, many horses have used this race as a step to challenge the Emperor’s Prize (Spring).

Moreover, it’s noteworthy that this Hanshin Taisho Award victory made it a back-to-back win in major races for Teio Royal. Following the victory in the previous Diamond S, Teio Royal’s winning streak continues. In light of this achievement, expectations for the next race are increasing.

In conclusion, Teio Royal, who impressively ran to respond to the expectations of being the second favorite, dominated the Hanshin Taisho Award. Let’s keep an eye on his future achievements.