Admire Quads Wins Daily Hai Nisai Stakes! Emerges as a Top Contender for Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes

November 15, 2025

On November 15, 2025, Admire Quads claimed his first graded stakes victory in the Daily Hai Nisai Stakes after a close battle with Cavallerizzo. The dominant performance of the top two finishers has raised expectations for a rematch in the year-end Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes. This article summarizes post-race analysis and fan reactions.

Key Takeaways

• Admire Quads won his first graded stakes in the Daily Hai Nisai Stakes, out-dueling Cavallerizzo.
• His fighting spirit, rallying back after being momentarily passed, was highly praised.
• Runner-up Cavallerizzo also received high marks for his performance, with many anticipating a bright future.
• The top two are now considered leading contenders for the year-end G1, the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes.

Praise for Admire Quads’ Fighting Spirit

Despite being momentarily overtaken by Cavallerizzo in the home stretch, Admire Quads showed incredible tenacity to fight back and win. His performance has drawn a flood of praise online, with comments like “he won on pure ability.”

• Praise for his competitiveness: Comments praising his incredible fighting spirit were common, such as “I thought he was beaten, but he was so tough,” and “To come back and beat G. Demuro’s typical winning move shows he’s exceptionally strong.”
• Ability to overcome track conditions: Some fans also noted his ability to overcome difficult conditions, saying, “Winning while running on the poorer inside ground in the stretch is a testament to his talent.”
• Jockey Ryusei Sakai’s ride: Comments also praised the jockey’s precise course selection: “Sakai is a skilled rider. Going wide from that position at Kyoto would have been a waste of ground.”

Many fans felt his performance was even more impressive than it looked, with numerous comments highlighting his high level of ability.

High Praise for Runner-Up Cavallerizzo

Although narrowly defeated, runner-up Cavallerizzo also earned high praise for his performance, with comments like “he has incredible grit” and “he might even be the stronger horse.”

• Evaluation of his race performance: Many expressed excitement for his future, noting that he challenged the winner despite showing signs of immaturity: “He ran that well even while pulling a bit. Cavallerizzo might be the better horse,” and “He still has room to grow, which makes his future exciting.”

‘A Class Apart’: Anticipation for an Asahi Hai FS Rematch

The top two finishers pulled away significantly from the rest of the field, leading many fans to comment that “these two are on a different level” and “it was like a public workout.” Attention is now focused on their next head-to-head matchup.

• Outlook for the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes: Many see a rematch on the G1 stage as a certainty, with comments like “This secures his spot in the Asahi Hai” and “The Asahi Hai will likely come down to these two as the favorite and top contender.” They have suddenly emerged as the leading candidates for the year-end two-year-old mile championship.

The Rise of Sire Real Steel

The winner, Admire Quads, is sired by Real Steel. Following the success of his progeny, Real Steel’s reputation as a stallion is on the rise.

• Praise for Real Steel’s progeny: Comments include: “Another star from Real Steel’s lineage,” “First Forever Young and Victorious Well, and now Admire Quads. The era of Real Steel is coming,” and “Real Steel is the true successor to Deep Impact.”

With Forever Young’s success on dirt and now the emergence of a top contender in the turf mile division, attention is also turning to the sire’s versatility.