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Michael Cox

JRA G1 wrap: ‘explosive’ filly Brede Weg prevails in wet Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Lord Kanaloa filly Brede Weg became a Group 1 winner at just start number five, overcoming a tricky inside draw and the soft Kyoto surface to defeat the older mares in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Sunday.

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David Morgan

Liberty Island has more in the tank

Trainer Mitsu Nakauchida believes Liberty Island will improve into her next run, wherever that may be, after his champion filly arrived first-up from a summer break to win the Shuka Sho.

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David Morgan

Nakauchida is enjoying the Liberty Island journey

Leading trainer Mitsumasa Nakauchida shares his insights into Japan’s star filly and reflects on a spring campaign that surpassed expectations.

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Michael Cox

Liberty Island makes the hype look understated in Group 1 romp

Sunday Racing’s superstar filly Liberty Island was expected to win the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) but jockey Yuga Kawada ensured there was no doubting the filly’s dominance.

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Yushun Himba G1 Guide

The second leg of Japan's Triple Tiara for three-year-old fillies, the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) is a test of stamina that has been won by past greats including Almond Eye, Gentildonna and Loves Only You.

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David Morgan

Liberty Island makes Yankee Rose the height of fashion

Japanese breeders have sourced top international broodmare prospects for decades but in recent years they have cherry-picked Group 1-winning mares from Australia and the latest rising star is rich reward for that approach.

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David Morgan

Liberty Island’s Oka Sho brilliance stunned even the expectant

Mitsumasa Nakauchida has long known that Liberty Island possesses rare talent but the filly’s stunning Classic win under Yuga Kawada went beyond what he had envisaged

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Osaka Hai G1 Guide

First run in 1957, the Osaka Hai was only upgraded to Grade 1 status in 2017 but has already established itself as one of Japan's most anticipated contests.

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David Morgan

Fan power drives Japan’s Racing Club phenomenon

Japan’s racing clubs are synonymous with some of the JRA’s most famous horses, and club silks will be prominent again at the Dubai World Cup fixture, driving fan engagement at home and abroad.

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Bren O’Brien

Geraldina follows in Gentildonna’s giant steps

Geraldina has emulated her famous dam Gentildonna with a Group 1 victory of her own, charging home under Cristian Demuro to win the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hanshin.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Gentildonna’s girl gatecrashes the show, big weekend ahead

JRA broadcaster Adrian Webber unpacks all the latest happenings in Japanese racing, as eyes turn to Longchamp and Nakayama.

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