[2025 JBC Classic Results] Mickey Fight Dominates! Claims Dirt Racing Crown with Back-to-Back G1 Wins

November 3, 2025

On November 3, 2025, the 25th JBC Classic (G1), a premier dirt racing festival, was held at Funabashi Racecourse. First favorite Mickey Fight (jockey: Christophe Lemaire) took the lead at the fourth corner and pulled away for a dominant victory, securing his second consecutive G1 win following the Teio Sho. Veteran Meisho Hario finished second, with local horse Saint Honore in third.

Key Points of This Article

• Winner: First favorite Mickey Fight achieved back-to-back G1 victories following the Teio Sho.
• Second Place: Veteran Meisho Hario’s late charge fell short.
• Third Place: Locally-trained Saint Honore put up a strong fight, holding on after leading.
• Race Development: Mickey Fight delivered a commanding “Yokozuna-style” performance, taking the lead at the fourth corner and leaving the rest of the field behind.
• Jockey: Christophe Lemaire secured his second G1 victory in two days, following his win in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) the previous day.

JBC Classic 2025 Race Results

The following are the finishing orders for the 25th JBC Classic (Dirt 1800m), held at Funabashi Racecourse on November 3, 2025.

Race Development and Highlights

As evening fell over Funabashi Racecourse, the dirt racing festival reached its climax. Mickey Fight, the overwhelming favorite with win odds of 1.6, delivered a stunning performance that lived up to the high expectations.

The Start and Mid-Race Battle

After a relatively even start, No. 5 Saint Honore won the early battle for position and took the lead. No. 7 Shahryar settled into second to set the pace. The first favorite, Mickey Fight, positioned himself comfortably on the outside around fifth place, ready to make a move at any time. A group of strong contenders, including Wilson Tesoro and King’s Sword, clustered in the middle of the pack, while Meisho Hario waited for an opportunity from the rear.

The Decisive Third and Fourth Corners

On the backstretch, as the jockeys began to urge their horses on, Mickey Fight started to advance. He effortlessly moved up to second, putting the leading Saint Honore within striking distance. From behind, Meisho Hario also began to improve his position, setting the stage for the final stretch.

The Homestretch Battle and Finish

Rounding the fourth corner and into the homestretch, Mickey Fight burst into the lead. Overtaking the persistent Saint Honore from the inside and easily holding off the powerful late charge from Meisho Hario, he pulled away from the pack to cross the finish line first. It was a commanding victory, truly a “Yokozuna-style” performance, sealing his back-to-back G1 wins. For jockey Christophe Lemaire, this was a remarkable achievement following his G1 victory the previous day, once again demonstrating his incredible form.

Full Results and Starter List

Here is the full list of starters for the race, which was run with 13 horses after Ho O Truth was scratched.