The first two foals by Equinox, the reigning Longines World's Best Racehorse, have arrived in quick succession in Japan.
Shiraoi Farm has the honor of breeding the first filly by the six-time group 1 winner, with the farm announcing the birth of a bay out of the grade 2 winner and grade 1-placed La Force on X.
Now 11, the daughter of Power was bred by Gestut Karlshof and is a half sister to Prix du Cadran (G1) winner Le Miracle. Previous to the birth of her Equinox filly, who "looks just like her father" according to Shiraoi Farm's X post, the Santa Maria Stakes (G2) winner produced three daughters.
Fittingly, Northern Farm, breeders of the Japan Cup (G1) and Dubai Sheema Classic (G1T) victor, celebrated the birth of the first colt by Equinox, with Prix Penelope (G3) winner and Prix Saint-Alary (G1) runner-up Camprock giving birth to a son who strongly resembles his sire.
By Myboycharlie, Camprock was purchased by Katsumi Yoshida and Narvick International for €850,000 from the Coulonces Consignment at the Arqana December Sale at the end of her 3-year-old career.
Equinox covered 203 mares in his first season at Shadai Stallion Station, where he stands alongside his sire, the seven-time group 1 winner Kitasan Black, as well as other luminaries, including Kizuna and Contrail, who has his first 2-year-olds this year.
The fee of Equinox for 2025 was maintained at ¥20 million (about US$126,540).
