Harp Star delivered a stunning performance in the Oka-sho on Sunday, going from last to first on the homestretch to capture the first Classic race of the season.
Harp Star, the overwhelming favorite in a full field of 18, held off second choice and 2-year-old champion Red Reveur by a neck to capture the first leg of the filly's Triple Crown at Hanshin Racecourse.
Fifth pick Nuovo Record was third another three-quarters of a length behind.