Jockey Christophe Lemaire, who took the reins in many races, said, "I'm proud to be riding. I'm proud to be riding." I will never forget the thrill and excitement I experienced at the event, "he said.
Mare's Almond Eye broke the record for the most wins that Japanese horses hadn't set for 35 years, scoring the eighth G1 win on the turf at the Tenno Sho in the fall last month.
In addition, he won the Japan Cup at the end of last month, which was the last race, and won the 9th G1 victory on the turf, adorning the endless beauty.
The retirement ceremony was held at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, and was attended by jockeys and trainers involved in Almond Eye.
Jockey Christophe Lemaire, who took the reins in all nine G1 wins, said, "I'm proud to be riding a wonderful horse. I'll never forget the thrill and excitement I experienced on her back." I talked about my feelings.
Trainer Sakae Kunieda said, "When I'm relaxed, I'm a cute horse, but when it comes to horse racing, I'm in combat mode. He left me great results and fun memories. Was there.
Many fans packed the venue and missed the historic horse.