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The 2023 Arima Kinen was a fascinating dual between two of Japan’s modern era champions.
THE QUESTION had barely finished being asked when the laughter emanating from Gainesway stallion director Ryan Norton sufficiently gave away the answer.
When queried about the personality of the most unique resident of the stud barn on the bucolic grounds of Lexington-based Gainesway, the level of affection and amusement in Norton’s voice confirmed that Karakontie is indeed as distinguished in nature as he is in bloodlines. While his handlers are grateful he does not boast the temper of his famous broodmare sire, the legendary Sunday Silence, the 2014 G1 Breeders’ Cup Mile winner nonetheless keeps everyone in his circle on their toes with his desire to be at the center of whatever is drawing attention.
THE QUESTION had barely finished being asked when the laughter emanating from Gainesway stallion director Ryan Norton sufficiently gave away the answer.
When queried about the personality of the most unique resident of the stud barn on the bucolic grounds of Lexington-based Gainesway, the level of affection and amusement in Norton’s voice confirmed that Karakontie is indeed as distinguished in nature as he is in bloodlines. While his handlers are grateful he does not boast the temper of his famous broodmare sire, the legendary Sunday Silence, the 2014 G1 Breeders’ Cup Mile winner nonetheless keeps everyone in his circle on their toes with his desire to be at the center of whatever is drawing attention.
THE QUESTION had barely finished being asked when the laughter emanating from Gainesway stallion director Ryan Norton sufficiently gave away the answer.
When queried about the personality of the most unique resident of the stud barn on the bucolic grounds of Lexington-based Gainesway, the level of affection and amusement in Norton’s voice confirmed that Karakontie is indeed as distinguished in nature as he is in bloodlines. While his handlers are grateful he does not boast the temper of his famous broodmare sire, the legendary Sunday Silence, the 2014 G1 Breeders’ Cup Mile winner nonetheless keeps everyone in his circle on their toes with his desire to be at the center of whatever is drawing attention.
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