The Japan Cup is one of the most important races in horse racing, attracting attention from both Japan and abroad. The 43rd edition of this race was held on November 26, 2021, at the Tokyo Racecourse. The competition distance was 2,400 meters on turf, with a total of 18 horses participating.

The ultimate winner of this race was the horse Ephigenia, ridden by jockey Christophe Lemaire and the favorite to win. With a time of 2 minutes 21.8 seconds, Ephigenia achieved a record-breaking six consecutive G1 titles.

Ephigenia is a four-year-old stallion who had been showing great performance with a five-win streak in G1 races both domestically and abroad. As a result, its pre-race odds were an impressive 1.4, making it the overwhelming favorite.

With this result, a prize money of 500 million yen was granted to Ephigenia, re-emphasizing its strength and presence. Moreover, Liberty Island came in second place, and Stars on Earth in third, both putting up a good fight.

In this way, the Japan Cup is a competition that attracts attention not only from horse racing fans, but also from various people, and this year was no exception with its thrilling races. Ephigenia’s remarkable performance, in particular, leaves us with a lot of hope for its further success in the future.