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【重賞焦點】帝王級長途賽霸氣盡現

今週合共舉行四項級際賽,當中三項為三歲限定賽事,為稍後上演的經典系列賽指標賽事。餘下一場則為長途二級賽阪神大賞典。

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Moreira magic and a Golden victory

Adrian Webber considers the Brazilian maestro’s stunning form and the weekend’s overseas endeavours, as well as a prudent retirement, an emerging talent, and upcoming Group 1 action.

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Michael Cox

JRA G1 wrap: Equinox breaks Tokyo track record in dazzling Tenno Sho Autumn defence

Equinox scored his fifth consecutive Group 1 win as the world's top-rated racehorse set a new Tokyo track record for 2000 metres in Sunday's G1 Tenno Sho Autumn.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Eclair finishes like ‘flash of lightning’ at Nakayama

'Sodashi relative' Rouge Eclair motored home to score narrowly at Nakayama, while a high-priced colt made an ominous debut appearance at Hanshin.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: the action’s hot and getting hotter

Adrian Webber's weekly look at what’s happening in Japan as Maurice hits a landmark, raiders head to Korea, Shibata extends a record, and the hot autumn action comes into view.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Nori Newcomer lays autumn foundation

Noriyuki Hori unveiled yet another impressive two-year-old Newcomer in the form of Bricks And Mortar sired Gonbade Qabus, while a Maurice mare continued her rich run of form at Hakodate.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Lane bows out as Takarazuka Kinen comes into view

Adrian Webber shares his latest observations from the JRA as Damian Lane’s bitter-sweet stint ends, Equinox readies for a return, and a jockey with pedigree catches the eye.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: ‘monster’ Maurice two-year-old destroys Tokyo Newcomer

A Maurice colt emerged as a potential Hopeful Stakes or Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes contender as he dwarfed his rivals at Tokyo, while a son of Deep Impact continued to benefit from a recent tactical adjustment at Hanshin.

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【從練首次】Red Mon Reve為蛯名正義帶來首個級際賽冠軍

這匹由第二季成為練馬師,前頂尖騎師訓練的級際賽頭馬,將以下月安田紀念賽為目標。

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David Morgan

Red Mon Reve earns Ebina a notable first

The Yasuda Kinen is the next target as the former top jockey gets his Group race tally as a trainer up and running in only his second season.

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: world’s best jockey? JRA stats suggest Damian Lane should be in the conversation

The numbers are becoming compelling when it comes to 'quiet achiever' Damian Lane in the ‘world’s best jockey’ discussion, as the Australian star continues to make giant strides in Japan.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: King’s Sword flashes home at Hanshin

King's Sword showed he's not out of place at Group level with a slicing late close at Hanshin, while a son of Maurice relished a switch to dirt in an effortless return to racing at Fukushima.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Liberty Island in the Oka Sho spotlight

Adrian Webber has the latest happenings around the JRA from Classic musings to Kawada’s continuing hot streak, to the Ho O man’s Group 1 ambitions.

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David Morgan

Richards stable to benefit from Easter buys

Hong Kong buyers were active at Inglis this week, among them Jamie Richards who is finding his feet in his new sphere after a slow start, and his five Easter purchases signal valuable support from his owners

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David Morgan

EXCLUSIVE: Joao Moreira to ride Danon Beluga in Dubai

The Brazilian champion will connect with his old ally Noriyuki Hori to ride the high-class four-year-old Danon Beluga in the Dubai Turf, and says he intends to apply for a JRA short-term licence later in the year.

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莫瑾賢

【初露鋒芒】John Messara談「滿樂時」 評價日本種馬表現

這位阿羅非爾德育馬場的掌舵人談及與社台的深厚關係,以及日本產種馬能揚威國際的獨特之處。

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David Morgan

John Messara talks Maurice, diluting Danehill, and Japan’s influence

The Arrowfield Stud supremo relates his long association with Shadai and extols the qualities that make Japanese horses and their bloodlines such a force in world racing.

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Michael Cox

Joao Moreira booked for Japan’s Cafe Pharoah in the Saudi Cup

The champion Brazilian jockey is in top form at home and his ‘global farewell tour’ is gaining support after he was booked on a leading chance in the world’s richest race.

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