The 65th Shunteisho (SPⅠ), sponsored by the Chunichi Sports Cup, was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Nagoya Racecourse in the 11th race. The winning horse, Riversaltop (trained by Teruhiko Taguchi), was ridden by jockey Yusuke Tsutsui. Positioning himself in the middle of the pack, Tsutsui made a powerful move just before the third turn, sprinting ahead and holding off the competition to secure a decisive victory. This marks Riversaltop’s second graded stakes win and the horse’s first leg of the Triple Crown series, claiming the prestigious Shunteisho title.
In the post-race interview, Tsutsui expressed his excitement, stating, “I had full confidence in my mount. The timing of the sprint was perfect, and the horse responded beautifully.” The win highlighted the strong bond between horse and rider, with the stable team also receiving praise for their preparation.
