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...
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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.
Japan beats Crystal Ocean in Juddmonte
The Aidan O'Brien-trained Japan has beaten Crystal Ocean in a thrilling finish to the Juddmonte International at York.
Sir Dragonet heads O’Brien Derby assault
Chester Vase winner Sir Dragonet heads trainer Aidan O'Brien's seven runners in a field of 13 declared for the Derby at Epsom.
Japan’s Kluger on target for Doncaster
Japanese Group Two winner Kluger is working well towards the upcoming Doncaster Mile.
Undefeated Saturnalia takes out G1 Hopeful Stakes
Heavy favorite Saturnalia won his first G1 title while undefeated in three career starts since debuting in June and coming off his latest victory in...
Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes preview
There’s one last piece of Grade 1 action in Japan on Friday, Dec. 28, to round out 2018, when the Hopeful Stakes will be run...
Blast Onepiece scores first G1 title in Arima Kinen
Third pick Blast Onepiece, the only three-year-old in the field, beat his senior G1 rivals in this year’s Arima Kinen to claim his first G1...
Nihonpiro Baron claims Nakayama Daishogai title by a whisker
Nihonpiro Baron captured his first J-G1 victory in this year’s Nakayama Daishogai by a nose after being sent off third favorite in the 13-horse field....
Bowman granted short-term Japanese riding licence
AUSTRALIAN jockey Hugh Bowman has been granted a short-term riding licence from the Japanese Racing Association (JRA). Bowman, who pilots Cheval Grand in the Grade...
Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) (G1) – Preview
This Sunday, Dec. 23, showcases the last Grade 1 of the year for older horses – the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) — and it’s...
Undefeated Admire Mars pulls away to win Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes
Second favorite and undefeated Admire Mars claimed this year’s Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes by a two-length margin and stretched his winning streak to four. Breaking...
Grade 1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes race preview
Once again the focus on Sunday, Dec. 16, will be on the top 2-year-olds in Japan, when the Grade 1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes will...
Japanese raiders perform admirably at Hong Kong International Races
It was a chilly day in Hong Kong on Sunday and despite a number of heated battles for the top, Japan’s team of nine was...
Danon Fantasy Claims 70th Hanshin Juvenile Fillies
Race favorite Danon Fantasy measured up to the expectations of her fans by showing a powerful late charge from toward the rear to claim this...
Grade 1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies preview
This coming Sunday and next, the JRA turns the spotlight onto the budding talent – this year’s 2-year-olds. It’s ladies first with the Grade 1...
Le Vent Se Leve canters home in the 2018 Champions Cup
Odds-on-favorite Le Vent Se Leve won this year’s Champions Cup in record-tying speed of 1:50.1 and extended his winning streak to four. He is the...
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...