Japan Cup: Jockey Yuichi Fukunaga promises to do ‘my very best’ on Contrail
Superstar colt Contrail will have the final start of his career in the 41st edition of Japan’s joint-richest race in Tokyo.
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Saudi Cup set to be start of ‘big international campaign’ for Sealiway
After finishing fifth in this year’s Arc, Sealiway beat Dubai Honour, Mac Swiney and reigning Saudi Cup champion Mishriff in the Ascot G1 13 days later.
Aidan O’Brien quintet selected for HK$100m Hong Kong International Races
Broome. Japan, Bolshoi Ballet and Mother Earth complete the Ballydoyle team which will comprise a line-up of 22 G1 winners at Sha Tin on December 12.
‘Here comes the girl!’ – watch as Japanese superstar Gran Alegria ends career in style with sixth G1 win
Brilliant Japanese racemare set for retirement after explosive victory in Mile Championship as Christophe Lemaire posts 1,500th JRA win.
Horse of a lifetime: Lord Glitters thwarts Godolphin duo with thrilling victory in Bahrain International Trophy
Popular success for veteran grey globetrotter as G1 winners dominate third running of kingdom’s £500,000 showpiece.
‘She needs to improve but she might’ – what the trainers say about their chances in Bahrain International Trophy
Godolphin pair Barney Roy and Zakouski plus globetrotting veteran Lord Glitters feature in third running of £500,000 contest.
Groundbreaker Hollie Doyle to make second start in Hong Kong International Jockeys’ Championship
Doyle, who secured joint third place in the contest won by Zac Purton last year, will represent Britain alongside her boyfriend Tom Marquand.
UAE champion trainer Satish Seemar licence suspended after US sanctions listing
Assistant trainer Bhupat Seemar has taken over the licence at Zabeel Stables until further notice and will have his first runners at Meydan on Thursday.