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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Liberty Island next after the thrills of Sodashi week

Adrian Webber looks ahead to the Oaks at Tokyo on Sunday and beyond that the Derby and the Yasuda Kinen, after the excitement of last weekend’s Victoria Mile

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David Morgan

Songline steals Sodashi’s thunder

Sodashi held the crowd in awe from the moment she stepped into the Tokyo parade ring, but ultimately it was to be Songline’s day.

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Michael Cox

Lemon Pop breaks through, Dubai beckons

Godolphin’s man in Japan Harry Sweeney has paid tribute to his veterinary staff and pinch-hitting hoop Ryusei Sakai after Lemon Pop’s breakthrough at the top level. The Dubai Golden Shaheen, five weeks from now, is an option

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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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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.

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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.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Cups overflowing with more Group 1 action to come

Adrian Webber had a prime view of the Japan Cup from the commentary box at Tokyo last weekend and the JRA broadcaster is now looking ahead to this Sunday’s Champions Cup at Chukyo and beyond to Hong Kong.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Deep Impact’s final crop could contain a star

One of the final foals by mighty sire Deep Impact hit the ground running and a well-bred filly is ready to tackle group races again after a polished performance against older mares.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Noriyuki Hori’s Classic contender

Noriyuki Hori looks to have a promising son of Just A Way on his hands, while Keisuke Miyata's Epiphany impressed at Tokyo.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Good at the start, middle and end, a dirt star is born at Tokyo

Two standout dirt performers – one new, one proven – have their trainers setting their sights on bigger and better things.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: It’s Shuka Sho week and there’s a Triple Tiara on the table

Salios returned to the winner's circle thanks to a heady Kohei Matsuyama steer, while targets have been mapped out for Do Deuce, Stay Foolish and the 'White Wonder' Sodashi.

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Homan Ho

Homan’s JRA horses to follow – August 9

Uma Musume owner Susumu Fujita has splashed millions at the sales and he might have found his first genuine superstar in impressive newcomer winner Fate.

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