Damian Lane returns for start of 2020-21
Damian Lane has finished his latest riding stint in Japan and will be back in Australian action at the start of the new racing season.
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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.
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.
Japanese horse Mozu Ascot to run in Sydney
Japanese horse Mozu Ascot has raced his way to a start in the Doncaster Mile for Cox Plate-winning trainer Yoshito Yahagi.
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.
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...
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.
Lys Gracieux’s trainer hopes to return
Cox Plate-winning Japanese trainer Yoshito Yahagi has had a runner at the past two Melbourne spring carnivals and hopes to return with more.
Japanese mare Lys Gracieux stars in Plate
The Yoshito Yahagi-trained Japanese mare Lys Gracieux has shown her class to win the Cox Plate, adding to Australian jockey Damian Lane's list of feature...
Cox Plate win special for Yoshito Yahagi
The Cox Plate has long been a race Japanese trainer Yoshito Yahagi wanted to win.
Lys Gracieux wins the $5 million Cox Plate
Japanese star Lys Gracieux has won the $5 million Cox Plate, beating the three-year-old Castelvecchio and New Zealander Te Akau Shark.
Lane senses weight of expectation in Plate
Star jockey Damian Lane is confident Japanese mare Lys Gracieux is the right horse for the Cox Plate but is trying to keep a lid...
Cox Plate next in Damian Lane’s sights
Having ridden Mer De Glace to win the Caulfield Cup, Damian Lane is excited about his chance to add the Cox Plate on another Japanese...
Valley look for Japan duo before Cox Plate
Japan's two invited runners for the Cox Plate have had their first look at The Valley after a float trip from the Werribee International Horse...
Japan duo get Valley look before Cox Plate
Cox Plate favourite Lys Gracieux has been joined by Kluger in a familiarisation gallop at The Valley ahead of the Cox Plate.
Japanese horses carry Lane’s spring hopes
Australian jockey Damian Lane has reunited with Japanese horse Mer De Glace in a gallop at Caulfield ahead of riding the horse in the $5...
Japanese trio arrive for spring features
Cox Plate invitees Lys Gracieux and Kluger and Caulfield Cup contender Mer De Glace have arrived in Melbourne from Japan for the spring carnival.
Strong numbers remain after acceptances
A total of 68 horses remain in the Cox Plate after second acceptances with 74 still in contention for the Caulfield Cup after first acceptances...
Japanese star poised to contest Cox Plate
Connections of Japanese mare Lys Gracieux have accepted an invitation to run in the Cox Plate after approval was granted for the mare to travel...
Lys Gracieux nominated for Cox Plate
Japanese mare Lys Gracieux has been nominated for the Cox Plate despite currently being ineligible to travel to Australia for the race.
Damian Lane wins second Japan Group One
Australian jockey Damian Lane has claimed a second Group One win during his highly successful two-month stint in Japan.
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...