Japanese Sprinter Satono Reve Aims Historic Win At Royal Ascot

Japanese sprinter Satono Reve is poised to make history as he competes in the 2025 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, aiming to secure Japan's first-ever victory at the prestigious event. Despite Japan having ten runners at Royal Ascot since 2004, none have won, with Shahryar's fourth place in the 2022 Prince Of Wales's Stakes being the best finish so far. Trained by Noriyuki Hori, Satono Reve arrives in top form, having won the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen and recently finishing second in Hong Kong's G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize. Hori, present at the event, noted that Satono Reve has adapted well to the different environment, completing his final workout on Newmarket's July Course with jockey Ryan Moore. The Japanese contender faces strong competition including France's Lazzat and Aidan O'Brien's Storm Boy, with Satono Reve backed by favorable odds following positive training reports. This international participation underscores Royal Ascot's growing global appeal, with Japan hoping Satono Reve can improve its record at the meeting.