Golden Sixty continues march to Hong Kong Mile
Golden Sixty, Hong Kong’s latest racing sensation, continued his seemingly inexorable march to December and Group 1 glory with his tenth consecutive win in yesterday’s...
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Japanese import runs first-up for Preusker
After stints with Darren Weir and Chris Waller, Japanese galloper Admire Winner will have his first run for Paul Preusker when he lines up at...
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.
Lane finishes second in Group 1 Japanese Derby
Contrail has added the Japanese Derby to his unbeaten record with Australian jockey Damian Lane finishing second in the Grade One race on Salios.
Lane adds more winners during Japan stay
Australian jockey Damian Lane has finished unplaced aboard Des Ailes in the Group One Japanese Oaks but has notched five winners in Tokyo at the...
Damian Lane set to continue Japan sojourn
Leading Melbourne jockey Damian Lane expects to receive approval to continue riding in Japan during the Australian off-season.
White legacy continues
In 2006, a filly by Zabeel out of Carmina Burana came into the world in the usual way, but her appearance was anything but normal....
Oju Chosan wins fifth Nakayama Grand Jump
Oju Chosan has won the rich Makayama Grand Jump for a record fifth-straight time.
Daring Tact a new star for Japan
Daring Tact has emerged as a potential star with victory in the Oka Sho, the Japanese 1000 Guineas, at Hanshin.
McDonald gives Japanese horse a work-out
James McDonald has given Japanese horse Danon Premium a work-out at Canterbury ahead of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Lys Gracieux named Japanese champion horse
Cox Plate winner Lys Gracieux has been honoured with Japan's highest award, Horse of the Year, in an almost unanimous vote.
Six winners for Oisin Murphy at Nakayama
British champion Oisin Murphy has ridden six winners at the Nakayama race meeting as he continues his winning association with Japan.
Another Group 1 for Cox Plate winning trainer
Cox Plate-winning trainer Yoshito Yahagi has saddled Contrail to win the Hopeful Stakes, the final Grade One race of the Japanese season.
Lane wins Arima Kinen on Lys Gracieux
Australian jockey Damian Lane has reunited with Cox Plate winner to claim the Grade One Arima Kinen in Japan.
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.
Lane looking forward to Arima Kinen
Australian jockey Damian Lane is looking forward to reuniting with Japanese mare Lys Gracieux when the Cox Plate winner has her final start in the...
Win Bright completes spring autumn double to complete joyous treble for Japan
Win Bright produced a performance hallmarked with toughness to go with his considerable class to complete the Group 1 double of the LONGINES Hong Kong...
Plenty to Admire for Soumillon in poignant Hong Kong Mile
Admire Mars and an inspired Christophe Soumillon came to the fore in what was an emotional occasion for the Japanese racing industry in the Group...
Moreira’s Glory in the Hong Kong Vase
Glory Vase streaked away with the Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) at Sha Tin this afternoon, Sunday, 8 December. The Japanese raider with...
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...
Lucky Lilac aims to maintain her resurgence in Hong Kong Vase
Lucky Lilac will make her overseas debut in the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase on Sunday as one of an impressive nine-strong raiding party from...
Win Bright ready to shine in Hong Kong Cup
Win Bright is looking to uphold an unblemished record over 2000m at Sha Tin with a win in Sunday’s Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup...
Danon Smash out to uphold family honour for Yasuda and Lord Kanaloa
In the recent annals of the Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint there have been few foreign challengers that have been able to seriously trouble...
Indy Champ steps up to take on the Hong Kong challenge
In the weeks leading up to the 2019 Hong Kong International Races, Silk Racing had three horses in three different races, all with a decent...
Damian Lane to ride Lys Gracieux in Arima
Australian jockey Damian Lane has been given a one-day licence to partner Cox Plate winner Lys Gracieux in the Arima Kinen in Japan.