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“The Emperor’s Prize is very important in Japan,” said Lemer, an almond eye.
■ Christoph Lemer
(Tell us about the feeling of overtaking this morning)
“I had a very good second lap this morning. I was really happy. I felt good and the almond eyes are in perfect condition.”
(The second round this morning seemed to be a very good play, crossing the two heads from the inside in a straight line)
“Today I was in 3rd place, and I overtook two horses, 4 and 5 horses, from behind. After facing the straight, I used really good legs and moved well. I also responded. He stretched out with good legs. It was a really good second lap. Today I was more relaxed than last week. Today was a perfect second lap. He was in top condition. “
(You seem confident in the Emperor’s Prize, right?)
“Yes, of course. I am 5 years old, but I am exhausted, I want to run, I still want to fight.”
(Yasuda Memorial was a two-week horse race, not far from Victoria Mile?)
“It was my first time in the intervening two weeks, so I might have been a little tired after Victoria Mile. I lost to Gran Alegria, but Gran Alegria also won the next GI (Sprinters S) and the It was very strong. It’s over, but the almond-shaped eyes are so good that I’m confident I’ll win again. “
(It will take a record 8 GI wins for Shiba again)
“Yes, it is a very good challenge. If you win GI8, you are a legendary horse. You are already a champion horse. It is really great if you win the eighth.”
(The Emperor’s Award is a very compatible race for Lemer riders, and the Emperor’s Award has won four consecutive victories in spring and fall.)
“The Emperor’s Award is very important in Japan. Only Japan has the Emperor’s Award, and the Spring and Autumn Emperor’s Awards are special races. I was able to win four times, but I want to win another. Especially if you win the Almond Eye for the second time in a row, everyone will be happy. “
(Lastly, send a message to the fans)
“Almond Eye will be running for this week’s Emperor’s Award. Please support us in front of the TV. Almond Eye is a challenge for GI’s eighth win. I want to do the best I can. Please support us. Thank you.”
■ Sakae Kunieda
(On the second lap this morning, we proceeded from behind the two front horses in the wood chip field)
“I told Lemer to see the reaction with the same content as last week.”
(In a straight line, did it seem to be a slight movement when pulling two of them out from the inside in the blink of an eye?)
“I think it’s amazing.”
(On last week’s stage, does it look like the horse was a bit hooked?)
“The numbers haven’t changed that much, but I think it’s been a little bit sharper since I beat it last week.”
(Is the clock on the dirt field on Sunday the 25th?)
“Wood chips have rough legs so I took that into account and made a powder. It goes well.”
(Tell me the adjustment process this summer)
“Since the Yasuda Memorial ended, I have been cared for at Northern Farm Tenei, just like last year.”
(Are there changes or ingenuity in the adjustment of horses with age?)
“It comes without a problem and there are no particular problems. I think it’s more solid or more affordable, and I think I came with a feeling of comfort because of my body and those places.”
(Lemer’s driver seems very happy with the move last week, what did you talk about this morning?)
“He said that this morning he was very receptive, he was breathing well and he was very happy without saying anything.”
(Did Yasuda Memorial come in rotation during the two weeks in between?)
“I lost because my opponent was a bit strong, but I think he did the best he could.”
(Will you have to rest and take enough time to go to the race this time?)
“Almond has had a lot of results in horse racing with a long break so I think it will be manageable if he is in the same physical condition.”
(This fall’s GI series had a historic win last week and two weeks ago, but this week is also a great record for Almond Eye.)
“I have come this far safely, and I hope I can achieve 8 GI victories.”
(Lastly, tell us what you expected)
“The weather is really good and horse racing is going smoothly, and I would like to show you a good horse race. Thank you.”
(Interview / text: Yoshie Sasaki)
