So Much Mystery
Who is the buyer of the $8 million Storm Cat colt? Could it be Japanese owner Fusao Sekiguchi, best known for owning the 2000 Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus? “Yes,” he said when initially asked by a DRF reporter. Then: “But Sekiguchi uncharacteristically declined to make any further comment himself or through a translator regarding where the colt would race or whether he had any partners in the purchase. After confirming that he had bought the colt … Sekiguchi was suddenly surrounded by three other members of his party. ‘This is not to be discussed,’ a female translator named Miki said. Asked if they wished to offer comment on any partners who might be involved in the colt’s ownership, the colt’s plans for racing, or his immediate destination, they consulted briefly in Japanese and then declined, repeating that it ‘was not to be discussed at all.’ Then the group, including Sekiguchi, left the pavilion.” (Daily Racing Form)
More: “Sekiguchi didn’t buy $8-Million Storm Cat colt, according to daughter-in-law” (Blood-Horse)
