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【ジャパンカップ2025】枠順確定！クロワデュノール「1枠2番」が呼んだ「JRA忖度」論争と外枠に沈んだタスティエーラ・マスカレードボール
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Japan Cup 2025 Post Positions Confirmed! Croix du Nord Draws Favorable Gate 1, Post 2, Sparking Major Debate
- Official Post Positions and Key Contenders
- Croix du Nord Receives ‘Divine Draw,’ Outside Gates Pose Challenge for Key Contenders
- Key Fan Reactions from Online Forums
- Race Outlook: Decoding the Advantage of Inner Draws
- Original Discussion Thread
Japan Cup 2025 Post Positions Confirmed! Croix du Nord Draws Favorable Gate 1, Post 2, Sparking Major Debate
The highly anticipated post positions have been finalized for the 45th Japan Cup (G1, Tokyo Racecourse, 2400m Turf), scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025. This year, all eyes are on Croix du Nord, fresh off its bid in the Arc de Triomphe, and its assigned gate. Horse racing forums are ablaze with fervent discussions, with some fans even raising “conspiracy theories” suggesting favoritism by the JRA (Japan Racing Association) surrounding the coveted draw.
Official Post Positions and Key Contenders
Below are the confirmed post positions. The placement of several highly favored contenders has ignited significant debate online, with some users even questioning if it signals “blatant manipulation.”
Gate Post No. Horse Name Jockey 1 1 Justin Palace C. Demuro 1 2 Croix du Nord Y. Kitamura 2 3 Cosmo Kyuranda T. Tannai 2 4 Deep Monster K. Matsuyama 3 5 Sunrise Earth H. Ikezoe 3 6 Ho O Biscuits Y. Iwata 4 7 Danon Beluga D. Sasaki 4 8 Carandagan U. Rispoli 5 9 Seiun Hades Y. Tsumura 5 10 Struve A. Sugawara 6 11 Admire Terra Y. Kawada 6 12 Ho O Lake R. Iwata 7 13 Brady Vegh T. Marquand 7 14 Danon Decile H.戸崎 8 15 Masquerade Ball C. Lemaire 8 16 Shin Emperor K. Sakai 8 17 Durezza R. Pooshan 8 18 Tastiera D. Lane
Croix du Nord Receives ‘Divine Draw,’ Outside Gates Pose Challenge for Key Contenders
The most significant point of discussion among horse racing enthusiasts revolves around the post position of Croix du Nord (Gate 1, Post 2). This coveted inner gate, specifically an even-numbered post, has historically favored champions like Almond Eye, Contrail, and Equinox in the Japan Cup. Fans erupted with excitement, declaring, “An inner gate is perfect for Croix, who excels at the start!” and “Victory is guaranteed!” The draw has been widely hailed as a “divine draw,” with some going so far as to suggest it’s a “Contrail-esque gate designed by the JRA to ensure Croix du Nord wins,” hinting at blatant favoritism.
Conversely, several other prominent contenders have been assigned wide outside gates. Derby winner Tastiera (Gate 8, Post 18), Oaks winner Masquerade Ball (Gate 8, Post 15), and last year’s strong performer Shin Emperor (Gate 8, Post 16) are all positioned towards the far outside. Online discussions are filled with comments like, “This is clearly biased towards Croix!” and “It will be tough for the outside runners.” Many express concern over the potential for significant distance loss and unfavorable race development for those drawn wide. Regarding Tastiera, in particular, critics noted, “An outside gate will be extremely challenging for a horse that lacks a strong finishing burst.”
Key Fan Reactions from Online Forums
Here’s a summary of the diverse opinions shared by fans immediately following the post position announcement:
- “The legend of Croix du Nord begins with this perfect inner, even-numbered gate! LOL.”
- “So all the strong horses are pushed to the outside? Unbelievable!”
- “If Croix can’t win from this gate, then it’s officially a flop.”
- “Justin Palace in Gate 1, Post 1? With C. Demuro, that horse genuinely has a shot!” “C. Demuro and Gate 1… Justin Palace is having a lucky day.”
- “JRA’s kindness is touching, bringing Croix in from its wide Arc de Triomphe draw.”
- “Masquerade Ball got thrown into an outside gate! LOL. Could we see a Golshi-style ‘Oh-oh-oi’ chorus from the crowd?”
Race Outlook: Decoding the Advantage of Inner Draws
Given the confirmed post positions, the Japan Cup is now strongly anticipated to favor the inner-drawn horses. Croix du Nord is expected to secure an ideal early position from its advantageous gate and, leveraging its strong start, unleash its power down Tokyo’s notoriously long straight. The critical question remains: How will the powerful contenders drawn on the outside overcome this inherent disadvantage? The tactical brilliance of the jockeys will be paramount. This truly promises to be a monumental clash, where Croix du Nord’s true mettle will be tested after its demanding Arc de Triomphe campaign.
Original Discussion Thread
The discussions referenced in this article originated from the following thread:
11/30(日) 第45回ジャパンカップ(GⅠ) part2【※枠順確定速報版】
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