Admire Daytona’s fellow Japanese competitor, Luxor Cafe, beat him the last two times they were on the same track. But he won the last race he was in, in the United Arab Emirates.

LUXOR CAFÉ (12th)/ ADMIRE DAYTONA (JPN) (19th) – From Kate Hunter, Japan Kentucky Derby liaison: “Both Japanese horses came back from the race in good condition.

LUXOR CAFÉ (12th)/ ADMIRE DAYTONA (JPN) (19th) – From Kate Hunter, Japan Kentucky Derby liaison: “Both Japanese horses came back from the race in good condition.

Here is relevant information regarding Admire Daytona:Jockey: Christophe LemaireTrainer: Yukihiro KatoOwner: Junko KondoCareer record: 6 starts - 2 wins - 2 seconds - 0 thirdsCareer earnings: $672 ...

Citizen Bull was joined by Neoequos and Owen Almighty through fractions of 22.81 and 46.23 seconds, with American Promise and Admire Daytona also prominently-placed early.

However, in two of those second-place finishes, he came up short by just a nose. One of those near wins was in the UAE Derby, where he was bested by Kentucky Derby participant Admire Daytona.

By Eric Mullin •Published May 1, 2025•Updated on May 2, 2025 at 8:22 pm BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc.

Admire Daytona Wins UAE Derby, Heading to Kentucky Japan's recent dominance in the UAE Derby (G2) continued April 5 at Meydan Racecourse as Admire Daytona scraped home over Heart of Honor in a ...

The field is set for the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2025 (5/3/25) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.