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Eishin Flash returns to Tokyo Racecourse as jockey recreates famous bow
Eishin Flash appeared at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov.
1 and was shown to fans after the day’s races.
The horse won the 2010 Japanese Derby and 2012 Tenno Sho autumn.
At the 2012 race, held in the presence of the Emperor and Empress, jockey Mirco Demuro dismounted and bowed toward the stands.
Demuro recreated that gesture at the racecourse, drawing loud cheers.
Former jockey Hiroyuki Uchida, who rode Eishin Flash to the Derby win, called the horse one that helped him fulfil a dream.
Demuro recalled feeling delighted by the horse’s strong run and said he was glad to see it again.
The event included a public appearance and a talk with the two former jockeys; no further plans were stated.
Eishin Flash appeared at Tokyo Racecourse on November 1, and fans saw the 19-year-old former champion horse.
Jockey Mirco Demuro recreated his bow to the imperial couple after Eishin Flash’s 2012 Tenno Sho Autumn victory.
The horse won the 2010 Japan Derby and the 2012 Tenno Sho Autumn.
Former jockeys Demuro and Hiroyuki Uchida took part in a talk show at the paddock.
Uchida called Eishin Flash the horse that helped him fulfil his dream.
- Who
- Eishin Flash, jockey Mirco Demuro and former jockey Hiroyuki Uchida.
- What
- The former champion horse appeared before fans, and Demuro recreated his famous bow.
- When
- November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Tokyo Racecourse, including the paddock.
- Why
- Eishin Flash was presented to fans; the sources do not state a specific reason for the appearance.
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Eishin Flash won the Japan Derby with Hiroyuki Uchida riding.
Eishin Flash won the Tenno Sho Autumn, and Mirco Demuro bowed toward the imperial couple after the race.
Eishin Flash appeared at Tokyo Racecourse, where Demuro recreated the bow and fans watched the presentation.
- Age
- 19
- 2010 win
- Japan Derby
- 2012 win
- Tenno Sho Autumn
- Appearance date
- November 1, 2026
- Venue
- Tokyo Racecourse
- Recreated gesture
- Mirco Demuro's bow after the 2012 Tenno Sho Autumn
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