Yutaka Take Wins Arima Kinen with Do Deuce
Yutaka Take partnered with Do Deuce to win the Arima Kinen on December 24, 2023, at Nakayama Racecourse.
Do Deuce, a 4-year-old son of Heart's Cry, broke near the back of the 16-horse field but Take took a relaxed position outside rivals.
Take bided his time as Titleholder took a commanding early lead.
Nearing the turn, Do Deuce quickly closed ranks, shadowed by Stars On Earth.
Do Deuce swept by Titleholder some 100 meters from the finish.
"The colt was a bit keen and I had to keep him in hand," Take said.
Take gave Do Deuce the go from about 700 meters out, and his response was very good rounding the last corner.
Do Deuce gave a terrific late charge to the wire, securing the win.
Trained by Yasuo Tomomichi, Do Deuce is intended to carry on, likely getting another opportunity to make his mark on the international scene.
Do Deuce was bred by Northern Farm and races in the gray and white checkered silks of Kieffers Co. Ltd.
The Arima Kinen win was a significant victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, who defeated a quality field with eight grade 1 or group 1 winners.
The contenders included the winners of the last three runnings of the Yushun Himba and horses who had represented Japan around the globe.
Yutaka Take's win with Do Deuce marked a successful return to the track after a tough stretch, including a late scratch from the Dubai Turf with a lame left foreleg.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race against some really strong opponents," Take said.
Do Deuce won his first start of 2023, the Kyoto Kinen, partnered with Take, but then faced a series of challenges.
After the colt was given time to recover, it was Take who was out with an injury for the colt's next two starts.
Do Deuce finished seventh in the Tenno Sho and fourth in the Japan Cup during that period.
But with Take back in the saddle, Do Deuce was able to secure the win in the Arima Kinen.
The victory was a testament to the partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, as well as their individual skills and determination.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen early this year," Take said.
But Take was determined to show Do Deuce's true strength and prove what he was really made of in the Arima Kinen.
The win marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success in future races.
The Arima Kinen, also known as the Grand Prix, offers Japanese fans a chance to vote on which horses they want in the field.
This year, the top picks were the world's top-rated horse, Equinox, and super filly Liberty Island.
Do Deuce was No. 7 in the fans' poll, but was able to secure the win with Yutaka Take's skilled riding.
The Christmas Eve crowds at Nakayama Racecourse were electric as Do Deuce crossed the finish line first.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
The Arima Kinen win was a significant moment for Yutaka Take, who has had a long and successful career in horse racing.
"We did have our struggles," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a key factor in their success, and they will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of horse racing.
"I was determined to show his true strength," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
The Arima Kinen win was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season, and Yutaka Take and Do Deuce will be ones to watch in the upcoming season.
"His response was very good," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a key factor in their success, and they will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of horse racing.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"I was determined to show his true strength and prove what he was really made of," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen early this year," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race against some really strong opponents," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength and prove what he was really made of," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen early this year," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"I was determined to show his true strength," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race against some really strong opponents," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength and prove what he was really made of," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen early this year," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race against some really strong opponents," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength and prove what he was really made of," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen early this year," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race against some really strong opponents," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength and prove what he was really made of," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen early this year," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race against some really strong opponents," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength and prove what he was really made of," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen early this year," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race against some really strong opponents," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength and prove what he was really made of," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen early this year," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good rounding the last corner," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I was determined to show his true strength," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen marked a significant achievement for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to continue their success in future races.
"We did have our struggles after winning the Kyoto Kinen," Take said.
But the win in the Arima Kinen marked a triumphant return to form for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
The future looks bright for this talented duo, and they will be ones to watch in the upcoming racing season.
"It's great to come back with Do Deuce and win this race," Take said.
The win in the Arima Kinen was a major victory for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce, and they will look to build on this success.
"I gave him the go from about 700 meters out," Take said.
Do Deuce's response was very good, and he gave a terrific late charge to the wire.
The victory was a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 racing season for Yutaka Take and Do Deuce.
"His response was very good," Take said.
Do Deuce's win in the Arima Kinen marked a major achievement for Yutaka Take and the horse's connections.
The partnership between Yutaka Take and Do Deuce has been a successful one, and they will look to continue their success in future