Now I Remember

(TUE) November 4th, 2025

8:20 p.m. Work went well today so let me start thinking about Argentina Republic Cup while I'm in good spirit. Yes, it's that time of year already.

Speaking of Argentina Republic Cup, what comes to mind is the Roberto line. Roberto line descendants have been constantly performing well in this race. Out of the past 10 years, there were only 2 years when Roberto line descendants failed to finish above third place, year 2022 and 2024. In 2022, T O Royal who had Roberto in his broodmare's side lost in 6th place while Admire Halley who had Roberto in his sireline lost in a close 4th place in 2024, within 2 lengths from the winning horse, Hayayakko.

Oh, now I remember. Yes, yes, Hayayakko. And the finishing time was fast, following Tenno-sho the week before. I was hit by surprise then with 8-year-old Hayayakko's victory followed by 7-year-old Chrominance, though it stirred up my memory to remember that older horses (sometimes) perform surprisingly well on firm, fast track.

Perhaps we might see a similar situation again this year, considering the result of Tenno-sho.

The End

Caterpillar