Which is the strongest winning horse of all time chosen by horse racing fans? "ABEMA's Self-Proclaimed Tenno Sho (Spring)" Voting Ranking Announced! Deep Impact takes first place! "It's hard to imagine it ever losing..."
ABEMA announced the results of its "ABEMA's Self-Proclaimed Tenno Sho (Spring)" horse racing fan poll. Deep Impact was chosen as the strongest winning horse of all time, followed by Kitasan Black and Gold Ship. This campaign is timed with the live broadcast of the Tenno Sho (Spring) and aims to promote the use of ABEMA de Green Channel.
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The new future TV "ABEMA" will be live streaming all Japan Racing Association (JRA) races, including the 'Tenno Sho (Spring)' to be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, on "ABEMA de Green Channel," which allows viewers to watch content distributed on "Green Channel." Prior to the G1 'Tenno Sho (Spring)' race, ABEMA Sports official X (@sports_ABEMA) conducted a survey for horse racing fans titled "ABEMA's Self-Proclaimed Tenno Sho (Spring)" and is now announcing the results and reactions.
"ABEMA's Self-Proclaimed Tenno Sho (Spring)" was a campaign that solicited opinions from horse racing fans on X on the imaginary theme: "If the past winning horses of the Tenno Sho (Spring) were to compete in the same race, which horse would win?" Approximately 400 comments were posted by participants, sharing enthusiastic memories and insights about each famous horse.
*Campaign details: https://x.com/sports_ABEMA/status/2049792152138547683?s=20
The survey results for the strongest winning horse ranking chosen by horse racing fans showed "Deep Impact" in first place, "Kitasan Black" in second place, and "Gold Ship" in third place. "Deep Impact," which brilliantly took first place, is a well-known famous horse that won the 2006 race with jockey Yutaka Take, setting a then-world record on turf over 3200m. In the survey, many votes were gathered from fans who believed in its overwhelming "monster-like" dominance at the time, with comments such as "Deep Impact is the only choice" and "It's hard to imagine it ever losing..."
"Kitasan Black," ranked second, achieved consecutive victories in 2016 and 2017 with jockey Yutaka Take. In 2017, it set a record time that significantly updated Deep Impact's record. Enthusiastic comments from fans included, "Among these horses, Kitasan Black's 3:12.5 is the best time. Considering the race development and track conditions, it's one of the best performances in history," "My dream is Kitasan Black," and "And the festival... I can hear it." These comments praised its fastest time and its partnership at the time.
"Gold Ship," which came in third, achieved a powerful victory in 2015 with a long spurt from the third corner, starting from the very back. In the survey, it gathered strong support from fans who loved the gap between its unconventional personality and overwhelming potential, with comments such as "'Gold Ship when it runs seriously'" and "It has to be Gold Ship!!"
"ABEMA de Green Channel" will live stream all JRA races from start to finish in real-time. With "ABEMA de Green Channel," you can experience the excitement of the racecourse anytime, anywhere from your smartphone, PC, or tablet, with high-quality video of the actual race, as well as checks of the horses' bodies and gaits in the paddock before the start, their entry to the track, and even the announcement of payouts.
On the day of the 'Tenno Sho (Spring)' on Sunday, May 3, 2026, please enjoy the moment a new famous horse, inheriting the lineage of the strongest stayers across generations, is born on "ABEMA de Green Channel."
■ '5.3 All JRA Races Live Broadcast' Overview
Broadcast Date and Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 9:00 AM ~
Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/live-event/78ff091d-26f3-4621-bc27-76d55679b365
*Please note that broadcast dates, content, and format are subject to change without notice.
*When using images, please include the credit notation: [(C)AbemaTV,Inc.].
■ About "ABEMA"
"ABEMA" is a video streaming business aiming for TV innovation and developing as "a new future TV," celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has been an internet TV that can be enjoyed without registration and basically for free, broadcasting approximately 25 diverse channels 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a 24-hour news channel, original dramas and reality dating shows pursuing "highest quality or unique," variety shows, anime, and sports.
In addition to boasting the No. 1 original episode count among domestically produced video services in Japan (*), it also offers a rich lineup of notable new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, trending anime, and also features sports broadcasts and online live events. Viewers can enjoy content anytime, regardless of time, on TV, on-demand, and through a viewing experience that is not tied to location, on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, continuing to provide content that caters to diverse lifestyles.
"ABEMA's Self-Proclaimed Tenno Sho (Spring)" was a campaign that solicited opinions from horse racing fans on X on the imaginary theme: "If the past winning horses of the Tenno Sho (Spring) were to compete in the same race, which horse would win?" Approximately 400 comments were posted by participants, sharing enthusiastic memories and insights about each famous horse.
*Campaign details: https://x.com/sports_ABEMA/status/2049792152138547683?s=20
The survey results for the strongest winning horse ranking chosen by horse racing fans showed "Deep Impact" in first place, "Kitasan Black" in second place, and "Gold Ship" in third place. "Deep Impact," which brilliantly took first place, is a well-known famous horse that won the 2006 race with jockey Yutaka Take, setting a then-world record on turf over 3200m. In the survey, many votes were gathered from fans who believed in its overwhelming "monster-like" dominance at the time, with comments such as "Deep Impact is the only choice" and "It's hard to imagine it ever losing..."
"Kitasan Black," ranked second, achieved consecutive victories in 2016 and 2017 with jockey Yutaka Take. In 2017, it set a record time that significantly updated Deep Impact's record. Enthusiastic comments from fans included, "Among these horses, Kitasan Black's 3:12.5 is the best time. Considering the race development and track conditions, it's one of the best performances in history," "My dream is Kitasan Black," and "And the festival... I can hear it." These comments praised its fastest time and its partnership at the time.
"Gold Ship," which came in third, achieved a powerful victory in 2015 with a long spurt from the third corner, starting from the very back. In the survey, it gathered strong support from fans who loved the gap between its unconventional personality and overwhelming potential, with comments such as "'Gold Ship when it runs seriously'" and "It has to be Gold Ship!!"
"ABEMA de Green Channel" will live stream all JRA races from start to finish in real-time. With "ABEMA de Green Channel," you can experience the excitement of the racecourse anytime, anywhere from your smartphone, PC, or tablet, with high-quality video of the actual race, as well as checks of the horses' bodies and gaits in the paddock before the start, their entry to the track, and even the announcement of payouts.
On the day of the 'Tenno Sho (Spring)' on Sunday, May 3, 2026, please enjoy the moment a new famous horse, inheriting the lineage of the strongest stayers across generations, is born on "ABEMA de Green Channel."
■ '5.3 All JRA Races Live Broadcast' Overview
Broadcast Date and Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 9:00 AM ~
Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/live-event/78ff091d-26f3-4621-bc27-76d55679b365
*Please note that broadcast dates, content, and format are subject to change without notice.
*When using images, please include the credit notation: [(C)AbemaTV,Inc.].
■ About "ABEMA"
"ABEMA" is a video streaming business aiming for TV innovation and developing as "a new future TV," celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has been an internet TV that can be enjoyed without registration and basically for free, broadcasting approximately 25 diverse channels 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a 24-hour news channel, original dramas and reality dating shows pursuing "highest quality or unique," variety shows, anime, and sports.
In addition to boasting the No. 1 original episode count among domestically produced video services in Japan (*), it also offers a rich lineup of notable new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, trending anime, and also features sports broadcasts and online live events. Viewers can enjoy content anytime, regardless of time, on TV, on-demand, and through a viewing experience that is not tied to location, on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, continuing to provide content that caters to diverse lifestyles.