Congratulations, BIG JOHN B, for winning this year’s running of the Tokyo City Cup GIII at Santa Anita Park.
BIG JOH B settled off the pace inside, include forward on the final turn, waited briefly then split horses a quarter mile out, came out into the strech, railed under urging to gain the lead past midstrech and won clear.
Class Leader (Jockey: Victor Espinoza) and BLINGO (Jockey: Alex Soils) finished 2nd and 3rd.
2016Tokyo City Cup GIII WINNING HORSE RACE FACT SHEET
Name of Race: |
Tokyo City Cup GIII |
Winning Horse: |
“BIG JOHN B” |
Jockey: |
Rafael Bejarano |
Owner: |
Michael House |
Trainer: |
Philip D’Amato |
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Race Type: |
Graded Stakes |
Purse: |
$100,000 |
Eligibility: |
4 Year Old and Upward |
Time: |
2:28.79 |
Distance: |
1 1/2 Miles |
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PAST WINNERS
The history of the Tokyo City Cup is rich.Below you can view a 13-year history of the Tokyo City Cup GIII race winners.
YEAR |
HORSE |
2015 |
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2014 |
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2013 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
“SUPAH BLITZ” |
TOKYO CITY CUP UPGRADED TO GIII IN 2005 |
2004 |
“ENDER’S SHADOW” |
2003 |
“BOSQUE REDONDO” |
2002 |
“FUTURAL” |
2001 |
“LUFTIKUS” |
2000 |
“CLASSIC CAT” |