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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Japan’s stars are all set for Dubai and the Takamatsunomiya Kinen

This week we have crash helmets and flying taxis as Adrian Webber rounds up what’s been happening in Japan and looks ahead to the JRA’s first Group 1 of the year.

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David Morgan

Deep Impact’s boys secure stud berths

Future opportunities to stand a son of the late Deep Impact could well be limited so securing a classy stallion by the great Japanese champion looks sound business for Haras Vacación, and Windsor Park and Mapperley Studs.

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Costa Rolfe

The ‘Shadow Roll Monster’ recast: Narita Brian thrills Japanese audiences anew

Anime phenomenon Uma Musume is ensuring that the feats of past champions like 1994 Triple Crown winner Narita Brian can be appreciated by a new generation of racing fans.

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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.

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Kikuka Sho G1 Guide

The closest thing horse racing has to finding the Holy Grail is winning a Triple Crown but in Japan the coveted feat of winning the three senior Classics has already been achieved three times this century.

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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.

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