David Morgan

It’s Arc weekend, but Luke Morris has Japan on his mind

Two days in Sapporo last month gave Luke Morris a taste of what Japan has to offer and he cannot wait to absorb a fuller experience in December.

David Morgan

Rispoli puts Del Mar on hold for All-Star treat

A Grade 1 win in California last week has Italian rider Umberto Rispoli in hot form going into the World All-Star Jockeys challenge at Sapporo.

David Morgan

Prescott and Alpinista up for Japan Cup challenge despite travel concerns

The Arc winner faces more than a day of air travel to Tokyo but with the mare maintaining her form and the JRA making it a worthwhile venture, connections are happy to take the challenge.

David Morgan

Japan is still an option for Arc heroine Alpinista

Kirsten Rausing and Sir Mark Prescott weigh up whether or not to embark on a lucrative Tokyo raid after another Japanese washout at Longchamp.

David Morgan

Luke Morris has done the groundwork as he chases Arc dream

Alpinista’s jockey Luke Morris has been a low-key success story in Britain but a win in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe would give the rider’s profile an international boost.