Kitasan Black progeny Equinox joins his father as a repeat winner of the yearly award. Equinox won four Grade 1 races in as many starts in...
The Kitasan Black-sired Equinox showcased his world-class talent, building a big lead late in the 2,000-meter race and cruising to a 2½-length victory.
French jockey Lemaire, who won his first Arima Kinen aboard Heart's Cry in 2005, steers race favorite Equinox to his second Grade 1 victory this year.
The lucrative race delivers a high-profile event to cap the Japanese racing calendar each year.