Kazuo Yokoyama joins his father and grandfather as winners of the prestigious race.
Deep Bond returns to the spotlight after a runner-up finish in last year’s race, a 3,200-meter test of speed and endurance.
Takeshi Yokoyama and the 3-year-old bay colt made a strategic late surge and took the lead with about 4 seconds remaining.
The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.
World Premiere, guided by jockey Yuichi Fukunaga, found his way to the front of the pack with 100 meters remaining and held off race favorite Deep...