Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Take brothers in Classic quest, few clues besides

Adrian Webber brings us this week’s latest from the JRA including some inconclusive Classic trials and news of Group 1 stars Do Deuce and Pixie Knight.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: JRA female riding ranks now number six after latest exams

Adrian Webber looks at the latest crop of jockeys to pass the JRA exam, while the February Stakes picture starts to look clearer, stallions parade and Deirdre’s trainer retires.

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Asian Racing Review: Peter V’Landys’ latest power play

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune discuss the upcoming Asian Racing Conference - with particular focus on Racing NSW boss Peter V'Landys' latest stoush - as well as an emerging star four-year-old in Hong Kong.

Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Lemaire deems Phantom Thief worthy of ‘high level races’

Christophe Lemaire has endorsed Phantom Thief's Classic credentials following a strong Kyodo News Hai win, while Yasuo Tomomichi may have unearthed another exceptional miler in Justin Sky.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Pixie Knight to return as the promise of spring makes anything seem possible

Adrian Webber has the latest from Japan as a series of comebacks and retirements point to the approaching changing of the seasons as winter enters its final weeks.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Lemaire’s big six, February attractions and the circle of life

Adrian Webber on the week in Japanese racing and what to look forward to in the month ahead, including a North American raider and the return of a fan favourite.

David Morgan

Top 5 magic moments of 2022: Japan

After Equinox’s brilliant Arima Kinen victory emphasised the wonder of top-level racing in Japan, Asian Racing Report looks back on 2022 and ranks its five most memorable Japanese racing moments of the year.

Michael Cox

‘He was a machine’: Christophe Lemaire on the record-breaking Equinox

Star jockey Christophe Lemaire has witnessed the boy-to-man transformation of Equinox first hand this year, and he paid credit to trainer Tetsuya Kimura after the colt’s spectacular coming-of-age display in Sunday’s Arima Kinen.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: It’s Tenno Sho week and the overseas riders are flying in

JRA broadcaster Adrian Webber takes a look at the latest happenings in Japan including Group 1 observations and a worrying trend for the industry.

Homan Ho

JRA blackbook: Epiphaneia colt justifies price-tag in Ivy Stakes

Chance The Roses cost Susumu Fujita 220 million Yen (USD$1.5m) as a yearling but despite some wayward tendencies, the colt looks set for a big future in his owner's colours.

Bren O’Brien

Ask Victor More triumphant in Kikuka Sho

Ask Victor More has emulated his sire Deep Impact, holding off Boldog Hos in a photo finish to win a thrilling edition of the G1 Kikuka Sho at Hanshin.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Kikuka Sho provides a classic puzzle

A look at an intriguing G1 Kikuka Sho, the retirement of two dirt stars and a firm date for the re-opening of Kyoto Racecourse all form part of this week's Keiba Diary.

David Morgan

Japan’s Arc quest: tactics and wet track make for a difficult task

Kazuo Yokoyama will achieve a rare feat if he makes all on Titleholder to land Japan its first Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday.