Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: three ‘match races’ headline Hong Kong’s Champions Day

The three Group 1s at Sha Tin on Sunday loom as two-horse races, but that doesn’t dull what should be some exciting contests with plenty at stake.

David Morgan

Yasuda Kinen target for Serifos

Mitsu Nakauchida’s Group 1 winner is in fine fettle after travelling to Dubai and back and will be suited by the return to a mile at Tokyo.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: cherry blossoms signal the first Classic is almost here

It’s springtime in Japan and Adrian Webber has his eye on emerging talents ready to bloom, recaps the Dubai action, and looks ahead to the Osaka Hai and the Oka Sho.

David Morgan

Geraldina has Cristian Demuro eyeing more Group 1 success

The Italian’s short-term licence is reaping rewards and he hopes that continues as he goes into Sunday’s Mile Championship and beyond, with more of Geraldina to look forward to.

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.