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Michael Cox

JRA G1 wrap: ‘explosive’ filly Brede Weg prevails in wet Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Lord Kanaloa filly Brede Weg became a Group 1 winner at just start number five, overcoming a tricky inside draw and the soft Kyoto surface to defeat the older mares in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Sunday.

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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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David Morgan

Liberty Island heads Nakauchida’s autumn team

The Triple Tiara is the focus for the outstanding filly, and while no decision has yet been made about the Japan Cup, the thought of a showdown with Equinox is tantalising.

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Sha Tin Champions Day: the three big questions

Who is under the most pressure coming into Sunday's Group 1 triple-header at Sha Tin? According to Michael Cox, it's the trainer of one of Champions Day's dominant local favourites.

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Asian Racing Review: Hong Kong stars to chase Yasuda Kinen glory?

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune dissect the week's happenings in Asian racing as they bring you the latest on possible Yasuda Kinen starts for two Hong Kong stars, and address the 'puzzling' speculation surrounding Joao Moreira's future.

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Asian Racehorse Rankings

2023 Tokyo Yushun rankings: Satsuki Sho shake-up

The first leg of the colts' Triple Crown has been run and won, pushing a worthy new leader to the top of the board as five previously unranked three-year-olds enter the top 18.

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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.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: ‘lightning’ colt strikes at Hanshin

The first foal of a G1 winner caught the eye at Hanshin on Saturday, while 2023 has marked a fresh start for a one-time tardy beginner.

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David Morgan

Japan’s stallions in 2023: freshman sires to watch, new North American influences and the Deep Impact dilemma

This week's Asian Bloodstock Report analyses Japan’s stallion landscape as the freshman sires that entered the breeding sheds in the immediate wake of Deep Impact’s passing will soon have their first runners in Japan.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Mikki Twinkle, little star?

Mikki Twinkle looks a filly with a bright future after a classy Newcomer display at Chukyo, while a son of Orfevre has furnished into a stayer of considerable quality.

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David Morgan

Top 5 magic moments of 2022: Japan

After Equinox’s brilliant Arima Kinen victory emphasised the wonder of top-level racing in Japan, Asian Racing Report looks back on 2022 and ranks its five most memorable Japanese racing moments of the year.

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Michael Cox

The Arc of the east: Arima Kinen looms as race of 2022

Japan’s racing media is abuzz ahead of a Christmas Day clash in which form lines converge for a classic edition of the country’s biggest race.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: All set for an Arima Kinen thriller

Adrian Webber takes a look at this weekend’s big feature at Nakayama as well as what else is happening in Japanese racing around the Christmas season.

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David Morgan

Hong Kong Vase: Glory Vase shoots for three as Moreira returns

David Morgan and Andrew Le Jeune assess the international runners set to contest Sunday's G1 Longines Hong Kong Vase, including two-time winner Glory Vase.

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David Morgan

Lane’s Hong Kong experience can benefit Japanese raiders

Damian Lane’s difficult first stint in Hong Kong as a young man helped set him on a path to being a rider with an international profile and a go-to option for some of Japan’s most high-profile connections.
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Michael Cox

Joao Moreira set for shock Hong Kong International Races return on Japanese raiders

Four-time Hong Kong champion Joao Moreira hasn’t ridden since his aborted early season return but has committed to ride a pair of Japanese-trained hopes at next month’s flagship Sha Tin meeting.

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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.
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Bren O’Brien

Champions of the track and breeding barn – Top Five mares who shone as racehorses and as broodmares

With Gentildonna becoming a Group 1-winning producer thanks to her daughter Geraldina, we have ranked the Top Five champion racehorses across the world who went on to become star broodmares.

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