In a remarkable display of tactical brilliance, the 5-year-old Do Deuce (Heart's Cry Jpn–Dust and Diamonds, by Vindication) secured victory in the prestigious G1 Japan Cup at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday. Guided by the seasoned hands of 55-year-old jockey Yutaka Take, Do Deuce unleashed a powerful late burst from the back of the pack to narrowly edge out Shin Emperor (Fr) (Siyouni Fr) and Durezza (Jpn) (Duramente Jpn), who dead-heated for second. It was a slow run affair making the win extra special.