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The 86th Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger, G1), the thrilling final leg of the Japanese Triple Crown, was held on October 26, 2025. Race favorite Enerugico, ridden by jockey Christophe Lemaire, delivered a powerful surge in the final stretch to claim his maiden G1 victory. Elik King, under Yuga Kawada, secured a commendable second place, while Excite Bio finished a strong third. This comprehensive article details the race results and provides vital information for all 18 entrants.
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Key Highlights of the 86th Kikuka Sho (G1)
- Winner: #9 Enerugico (Jockey: Christophe Lemaire)
- Second Place: #15 Elik King (Jockey: Yuga Kawada)
- Third Place: #14 Excite Bio (Jockey: Kiwami Ogino)
- Winning Time: 3 minutes 4.0 seconds
- Overwhelming favorite Enerugico lived up to expectations, securing his first G1 title.
- Jockey Christophe Lemaire achieved an unprecedented third consecutive Kikuka Sho victory.
2025 Kikuka Sho Race Results
The official order of finish for the 2025 Kikuka Sho, held at Kyoto Racecourse on October 26, 2025, is as follows:
- 1st Place: #9 Enerugico
- 2nd Place: #15 Elik King
- 3rd Place: #14 Excite Bio
Note: Third place was determined by a photo finish, confirming #14 Excite Bio.
2025 Kikuka Sho Full List of Entrants
| Gate | Post No. | Horse Name | Sex/Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer | Weight (Change) | Win Odds | Favorite Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Coachella Valley | C3 | 57.0 | J. Nishimura | Yasuda | 438(-4) | 162.2 | 15 |
| 1 | 2 | Amakihi | C3 | 57.0 | K. Tosaki | Kunieda | 492(0) | 43.0 | 11 |
| 2 | 3 | Light Track | C3 | 57.0 | R. Wada | Tomomichi | 474(-4) | 44.9 | 12 |
| 2 | 4 | Yamanin Boucle | C3 | 57.0 | N. Yokoyama | Matsunaga | 516(0) | 13.8 | 7 |
| 3 | 5 | Giovanni | C3 | 57.0 | Da. Matsuyama | Sugiyama | 478(+2) | 11.8 | 6 |
| 3 | 6 | Mirage Knight | C3 | 57.0 | Y. Fujioka | Tsujino | 492(+6) | 19.5 | 9 |
| 4 | 7 | Shohei | C3 | 57.0 | D. Iwata | Tomomichi | 472(+8) | 7.8 | 3 |
| 4 | 8 | Rex Novas | C3 | 57.0 | K. Yokoyama | Kamimura | 484(-6) | 22.9 | 10 |
| 5 | 9 | Enerugico | C3 | 57.0 | C. Lemaire | Takayanagi | 456(-12) | 3.7 | 1 |
| 5 | 10 | GT Adamant | C3 | 57.0 | Y. Kitamura | Kamimura | 492(0) | 97.5 | 14 |
| 6 | 11 | My Universe | C3 | 57.0 | Y. Take | Take | 464(-2) | 8.7 | 4 |
| 6 | 12 | Geldschatz | C3 | 57.0 | L. Sakai | Sugiyama | 524(+8) | 9.1 | 5 |
| 7 | 13 | Arondie | C3 | 57.0 | R. Danno | Take | 452(0) | 195.1 | 17 |
| 7 | 14 | Excite Bio | C3 | 57.0 | K. Ogino | Konno | 480(+8) | 77.0 | 13 |
| 7 | 15 | Elik King | C3 | 57.0 | Y. Kawada | Nakaiida | 508(-2) | 4.2 | 2 |
| 8 | 16 | La Shalome | C3 | 57.0 | Y. Iwata | Okumura | 470(-8) | 163.5 | 16 |
| 8 | 17 | Layered Red | C3 | 57.0 | J. Shimada | Tezuka | 484(+8) | 243.4 | 18 |
| 8 | 18 | Red Bande | C3 | 57.0 | Da. Sasaki | Otake | 482(-4) | 19.0 | 8 |
Source: netkeiba.com
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Race Development and Commentary
The 2025 Kikuka Sho unfolded on a soft track at Kyoto Racecourse, battling challenging rainy conditions. From the start, #10 GT Adamant swiftly claimed the lead, setting a strong pace for the field. #14 Excite Bio and #4 Yamanin Boucle formed part of the leading pack, with the first 1000m covered in a brisk 1 minute 0.8 seconds, ensuring a relentless early gallop.
Race favorite Enerugico, positioned mid-pack towards the rear, and second favorite Elik King, further back, shrewdly conserved their energy, anticipating the grueling 3000m marathon. As the field navigated the second uphill climb and approached the 3rd corner, the race intensified. Horses began to make their moves, with Enerugico notably advancing his position powerfully from the outside.
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Entering the crucial final straight, the front-running Excite Bio bravely attempted to hold his ground. However, the momentum was with #9 Enerugico, who unleashed a formidable surge from the outside. He galloped into the lead around the 200m mark, steadily extending his advantage to cross the finish line in a triumphant display of power. From the depths of the field, #15 Elik King produced a thrilling late burst to secure second place, while #14 Excite Bio, showing immense courage, held on valiantly for third.
This magnificent first G1 victory for Enerugico was a brilliant redemption, especially after bypassing the spring classics. Adding to the drama, jockey Christophe Lemaire cemented his legendary status by achieving the unprecedented feat of winning the Kikuka Sho an astounding three years in a row!
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