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Posts Tagged 'Japan Racing Association'
Stable fire claims lives of four racehorses at Japan’s premier training centre
The lives of four racehorses have been claimed by a fire at the Ritto Training Centre in Japan.
Women wanted: boost for Mickaelle Michel as JRA relaxes admission rules for female riders
French riding sensation Mickaelle Michel’s chances of riding regularly on Japan’s premier circuit have received a major boost.
Japan: plans for Almond Eye, Contrail – plus Breeders’ Cup bid for dirt star Mozu Ascot
Autumn running plans for the likes of Contrail, Almond Eye and dirt star Mozu Ascot, who is being aimed at the Breeders’ Cup.
Mickaelle Michel beats Frankie Dettori to ride first Group winner
Mickaelle Michel has reached another milestone in her flourishing career by riding her first ever Group winner.
Meanwhile in … Hakodate
Japanese jockeys led by Yutaka Take volunteer to join the clean-up effort in port city of Hakodate on Hokkaido.
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.
Arc entries: Deirdre the sole Japanese name with Almond Eye and Contrail absent
Deirdre is the sole Japanese horse among 80 initial entries headed by Enable for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.