Earnestly wins Takarazuka horse race

Earnestly wins Takarazuka horse race

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Jockey Tetsuzo Sato celebrates on Earnestly after winning the Takarazuka Kinen horse race at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 26, 2011. The sixth pick won his first Grade One race in a course record time.

Espoir City wins Japan Cup Dirt

Espoir City wins Japan Cup Dirt

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - With jockey Tetsuzo Sato, top favorite Espoir City races to win the Japan Cup Dirt at Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo Prefecture on Dec. 6, 2009.

(1)Tap Dance City charges to victory at Takarazuka Kinen

(1)Tap Dance City charges to victory at Takarazuka Kinen

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Top favorite Tap Dance City, jockeyed by Tetsuzo Sato, charges home to victory in the 45th-running of the Takarazuka Kinen to win his career second Grade One race at Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo Prefecture on June 27.

(2)Horse racing: Tap Dance City charges to victory at Takarazuka Kinen

(2)Horse racing: Tap Dance City charges to victory at Takarazuka Kinen

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Jockey Tetsuzo Sato flashes a victory sign after leading top favorite Tap Dance City to victory in the 45th-running of the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo Prefecture on June 27.

Earnestly wins Takarazuka horse race

Earnestly wins Takarazuka horse race

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Jockey Tetsuzo Sato celebrates on Earnestly after winning the Takarazuka Kinen horse race at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 26, 2011. The sixth pick won his first Grade One race in a course record time. (Kyodo)

Espoir City wins Japan Cup Dirt

Espoir City wins Japan Cup Dirt

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - With jockey Tetsuzo Sato, top favorite Espoir City races to win the Japan Cup Dirt at Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo Prefecture on Dec. 6, 2009. (Kyodo)

(2)Horse racing: Tap Dance City charges to victory at Takarazuka

(2)Horse racing: Tap Dance City charges to victory at Takarazuka

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Jockey Tetsuzo Sato flashes a victory sign after leading top favorite Tap Dance City to victory in the 45th-running of the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo Prefecture on June 27. (Kyodo)

(1)Tap Dance City charges to victory at Takarazuka Kinen

(1)Tap Dance City charges to victory at Takarazuka Kinen

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Top favorite Tap Dance City, jockeyed by Tetsuzo Sato, charges home to victory in the 45th-running of the Takarazuka Kinen to win his career second Grade One race at Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo Prefecture on June 27. (Kyodo)