Punt Drunk: Almond Eye finishes on a high with Japan Cup win
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Hong Kong International Races attracts strong nominations
The 2020 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races has attracted a bounty of stars among 162 nominated horses, with 61 Group 1 winners from 10 countries/regions...
Japanese star shares top billing for Plate
One of Japan's best four-year-old mares has been promoted to favouritism for the WS Cox Plate after winning the Takarazuka Kinen.
Lys Gracieux draws barrier six in Arima
Cox Plate winner Lys Gracieux has barrier six for the Grade One Arima Kinen at Nakayama where she will be ridden by Australian Damian Lane.
Young sires Lord Kanaloa and Maurice are helping shift perceptions
In England it’s long been the Derby, Australia has the Golden Slipper, France the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, North America looks to the Kentucky...
Almond Eye adds Tenno Sho to her record
Star mare Almond Eye has cemented her position as Japan's best horse with victory in the Tenno Sho in Tokyo.
11 international invitations for Cox Plate
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has issued 11 invitations for the Cox Plate, the first time in five years the race will be without champion...
Japanese superstar Almond Eye out of the Arc
The superstar showdown between Almond Eye and Enable is officially off the table with connections of the Japanese wonderhorse confirming she will not compete in...
Almond Eye win Japan Cup in record time
Almond Eye has won the Japan Cup in record time to set herself up for possible overseas assignments.
Triple-Crowned Filly Almond Eye Romps to Victory in Japan Cup
This year’s triple crown winner and heavily favored Almond Eye became the second three-year-old filly after Gentildonna in 2012 to dominate the Japan Cup. The...
Result of the 38th Japan Cup (G1)
The Japan Cup, in its 38th year, continues to attract some of the top turf horses from around the world—67 runners from North America, 144...
Grade 1 Japan Cup preview
The top action returns to Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday, Nov. 25, with the 38th running of the Japan Cup, the last Japan Cup of the...
Japan Racing News: Japanese Autumn Carnival Topics
The most anticipated starter in this year’s Japan Cup (G1, 2,400m) on November 25 would be Almond Eye (JPN, F3, by Lord Kanaloa), who is...