[Race Results] Tamamo Freesia Wins JBC Nisai Yushun 2025! Overcomes Slow Start to be Crowned Dirt 2-Year-Old Champion

November 3, 2025 / November 3, 2025

On November 3, 2025, Tamamo Freesia (2F), ridden by Kanta Taguchi, won the 6th JBC Nisai Yushun (G3, Dirt 1800m) at Mombetsu Racecourse. Despite a slow start, she calmly recovered her position mid-race and charged from behind in the homestretch to clinch a spectacular victory. The fifth favorite Fleur d’Or finished second, and the eighth favorite Ayasan Jotaro took third, creating an upset.

Key Points of this Article

• The winner of the JBC Nisai Yushun 2025 is JRA’s Tamamo Freesia (jockey Kanta Taguchi).
• Overcame a slow start with a skillful mid-race recovery to win with a late charge in the homestretch.
• Fleur d’Or finished second, Ayasan Jotaro third.
• Winning time was 1:55.5.

JBC Nisai Yushun 2025 Race Results

The winning time was 1:55.5, with the last 3 furlongs clocked at 39.8 seconds.

Race Development and Highlights

The race to decide the future dirt champion was held under clear skies on a firm track. With many fans watching, the gates opened.

Upset Start and Early Stages

As the gates opened, the sixth favorite Tamamo Freesia got off to a surprisingly slow start. Meanwhile, No. 1 Seize the Throne broke well from the inside and took the lead. No. 2 Ayasan Jotaro and No. 10 Endless Sorrow from the outside also joined the leading group heading into the first turn. After the poor start, Tamamo Freesia quickly recovered, settled on the inside in mid-pack, and proceeded with the race.

From the Backstretch to the Decisive Moment

No. 1 Seize the Throne led the race, with No. 5 Fleur d’Or in second, setting a steady pace. Tamamo Freesia conserved energy on the inside of the pack and began to make her move just before the third corner. As the other horses started their drives, the field bunched up approaching the crucial fourth corner.

Fierce Homestretch Battle and Dramatic Finish

Entering the final stretch, Fleur d’Or drew alongside the front-running Seize the Throne for a fierce duel. From the outside, Endless Sorrow and Tamamo Freesia, splitting the pack, came charging with tremendous force. Around the 200-meter mark, the horses were spread across the track, but in the final moments, Tamamo Freesia burst through to magnificently cross the finish line first. She clinched the victory with a powerful run, completely unfazed by her disadvantage at the start.

Expert Post-Race Comments

After the race, an expert praised Tamamo Freesia’s victory, stating, “I had the impression she could sustain a long burst of speed since her debut, but today she didn’t falter even after a slow start and getting dirt kicked in her face. Moving skillfully from the inside to the outside to unleash her closing speed was a testament to both the horse’s ability and the jockey’s excellent judgment. It was a very impressive performance.”

JBC Nisai Yushun 2025 Runner Information