Introduction
In this blog, I would like to trace Deep Impact’s bloodline.
It has been announced that “Equinox”, a masterpiece created by the Japanese horse racing industry, will be retired. He provided us with topics such as his stunning victory in Dubai and breaking the world record in the Tennou-sho Autumn.
In such Japanese horse racing, it is well known that a racehorse’s pedigree has a significant impact on its performance. This article will detail the impact of “Deep Impact” on Japanese horse racing. Here, we will explore the influence of “Deep Impact” in Japanese horse racing by following the success of its representative foals. There is a lot of useful information here for those who are unfamiliar with Japanese horse racing and for those who are just beginning to develop an interest in the sport.
Deep Impact and Bloodline Dominance
Deep Impact is a stallion who has become a major force in Japanese horse racing in recent years. Deep Impact won the Triple Crown with his outstanding racing ability and went on to win numerous G1 races, including the Emperor’s Award, Takarazuka Kinen, Japan Cup, and Arima Kinen, and has also produced many excellent sons as a stallion. The Deep Impact bloodline has an extremely high dominance in Japanese horse racing today, and racehorses descended from this bloodline are active mainly in middle-distance races.
Typical Deep Impact’s sons
There have been many successful Deep Impact foals. Among mares, Gentildonna, who also won the Triple Crown for mares, is the top winner in terms of prize money. Among stallions, Contrail, the father and son of the undefeated Triple Crown winner, as well as Kizuna and Makahiki, the winners of the Japanese Derby alone, have produced many star horses. These horses are descended from Deep Impact and have proven their ability by winning G1 races not only in Japan but also overseas. In addition, many racehorses in the Deep Impact lineage are considered to be good at “putting in” and “catching up,” and they show their abilities especially in turf races.
Deep Impact horses inherit their father’s trait of supple and sharp end legs, and their speed to overtake other horses in a single bound in the last straight line is attractive. This is why this bloodline is often used in races on turf, where horses that can outrun other horses tend to excel. In the future, Deep Impact-type racehorses will continue to lead the Japanese horse racing industry.
Importance of pedigree analysis
Pedigree analysis is a very important element in horse racing. By understanding pedigrees, it is possible to predict which races a particular racehorse is most likely to perform well in, and which races he is most likely to excel in. With a well-known pedigree, such as Deep Impact, it is easier to estimate the ability of a racehorse with that pedigree because its characteristics and tendencies are clear.
However, care must be taken when conducting pedigree analysis. A racehorse’s ability is not determined solely by its pedigree, but is also greatly affected by its training, track conditions, and the skill of its jockey. Therefore, it is important to judge a racehorse’s ability based on comprehensive information, rather than relying on pedigree alone.
