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ジャパンカップ制覇のカランダガン vs BCクラシック制覇のフォーエバーヤング 史上稀に見るJRA年度代表馬争いを徹底分析
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JRA Horse of the Year 2025: Is It カランダガン or フォーエバーヤング? An In-Depth Analysis of the Fiery Debate
The selection for the 2025 JRA Award for “Horse of the Year” has ignited an unprecedented debate among horse racing fans. At the heart of this discussion are two extraordinary horses that have delivered dominant performances in top-tier races both domestically and internationally: カランダガン, an international contender, and フォーエバーヤング, who achieved monumental success on the global dirt stage.
What began as a simple query on an anonymous forum, “Isn’t カランダガン good enough for Horse of the Year?”, has escalated into a profound discussion about “Japan’s strength in modern racing” and “the very essence of the JRA Awards.” The passionate comments from fans clearly illustrate the immense difficulty and significance of this year’s selection.
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An Unprecedented Showdown! The Fate of the 2025 JRA Horse of the Year Award
- Supporters Championing カランダガン, The Global Star Who Conquered Tokyo’s Turf
- The フォーエバーヤング Debate: Questioning the Definition of a ‘JRA Affiliated Horse’
- Other Strong Contenders and the Voting Landscape
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An Unprecedented Showdown! The Fate of the 2025 JRA Horse of the Year Award
The JRA Awards are determined by the cumulative results of various divisional awards (e.g., Best 2-Year-Old Colt/Filly, Best Sprinter) followed by a final vote for Horse of the Year. This year, in particular, the absence of a truly dominant force in the major turf G1 races suggests a highly fragmented vote is likely.
Supporters Championing カランダガン, The Global Star Who Conquered Tokyo’s Turf
One of the primary contenders fueling the debate is the international sensation, カランダガン, who is projected to have won the Japan Cup. Fans are quick to acknowledge his world-class ability:
“Agreed. The world’s best horse is naturally Japan’s best horse.” (From the thread)
“Since カランダガン is guaranteed Best Older Male, a Horse of the Year vote is certainly plausible.” (From the thread)
With Japanese horses potentially securing only 1 major G1 victory on the turf, many argue that カランダガン, having proven his mettle at the highest international level and potentially winning a premier Japanese G1, should be named “Best Older Male” and subsequently “Horse of the Year.” This perspective highlights the belief that the JRA Awards should honor horses that exemplify “Japanese racing’s global competitiveness.”
The フォーエバーヤング Debate: Questioning the Definition of a ‘JRA Affiliated Horse’
The other formidable candidate is フォーエバーヤング (often referred to as ‘Evayan’), who achieved a monumental feat in Japanese racing history by conquering both the Saudi Cup and the Breeders’ Cup Classic (BC Classic). His claim to “Best Dirt Horse” is considered a near certainty.
“Honestly, a Japanese horse winning the BC Classic is the greatest achievement in Japanese racing history to date.” (From the thread)
However, フォーエバーヤング has only competed in one JRA race – his debut. His career has primarily unfolded in local racing (Nihon Keiba) and international campaigns. This unique background has sparked a contentious debate: “Should the JRA Awards be primarily given to horses whose main arena is the JRA (Japan Racing Association)?”
- “Only one JRA race outside his debut? That’s clearly disrespectful. Is this horse even a JRA horse?” (From the thread)
- “1 JRA start, 5 Local starts, 7 Overseas starts. I don’t want to acknowledge him as a Japanese horse…” (From the thread)
While the current lack of a robust domestic dirt racing program often compels Japan’s top dirt horses to seek challenges abroad, many fans, despite recognizing the magnitude of his achievements, question フォーエバーヤング’s “contribution to JRA racing” as a factor in the Horse of the Year selection.
Other Strong Contenders and the Voting Landscape
Beyond カランダガン and フォーエバーヤング, other potential vote-getters include ジャンタルマンタル, a G1 short-distance winner and a candidate for “Best Sprinter.” The results of the Arima Kinen could also see horses like タバル and デサイル gain significant traction. However, current projections suggest that votes will largely coalesce around either カランダガン or フォーエバーヤング, given their “historically rare” circumstances.
This year’s Horse of the Year selection represents a pivotal moment for the JRA Awards. As horse racing continues its global expansion, the decision will undoubtedly set a crucial precedent for how the “strongest horse of the year” is defined and honored in the future.
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