Chrono Genesis the six-length star after heavy rain at Hanshin
Classic-winning filly Chrono Genesis made light of wet conditions to bound away for a six-length victory in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen.
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Almond Eye thwarted after poor start behind explosive Gran Alegria in Tokyo
Japan’s superstar racemare Almond Eye had to settle for second place after a slow start in the Yasuda Kinen, which was won by Gran Alegria.
Race of the weekend: Almond Eye takes on stellar field in bid for eighth G1
In pure quality terms the best race of the weekend is probably in Japan as superstar racemare Almond Eye takes on a top-class field in the Yasuda Kinen in Tokyo.
Star colt Contrail powers away in Japanese Derby – but connections rule out Arc bid
Japan’s star three-year-old colt Contrail took his unbeaten record to five with a devastating victory in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby).
Contrail vs Salios, round two: the rematch Japan has been waiting for
Star colt Contrail is sure to start hot favourite for Sunday’s Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), the world’s most valuable Classic, where he bids to confirm superiority over arch-rival Salios.
Sensational last-gasp triumph as star filly Daring Tact lands Japanese Oaks
Daring Tact keep her unbeaten record intact with a spectacular victory in the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks), the second leg of the fillies’ Triple Crown.
Japan’s dancing jockey: new landmark for 63-year-old legend Fumio Matoba
Fumio Matoba, the ‘Emperor of Ohi’, has partnered his 7,300th winner on the National Association of Racing (NAR) circuit – at the age of 63.
So easy for Almond Eye as Japan’s magnificent mare lands seventh G1 triumph
Japan’s number one racehorse returned to action with a superb performance on her seasonal debut in the G1 Victoria Mile.