Menu
Search
Newsletter
Asian Racing Report

BRINGING ASIAN RACING TO THE WORLD

ryusei sakai
Members only
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.

Members only
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.

Members only
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

Members only
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.
Members only
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.

Members only
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.

Members only
Bren O’Brien

Dolce More gives Sugai sweet Futurity success

Dolce More has become the latest Group 1-winning star for trainer Naosuke Sugai after a skillful ride from Ryusei Sakai delivered victory in the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes at Hanshin.
Members only
Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Fillies and mares rev up for the QEII Cup

Sunday’s Group 1 not a one-filly race, stakes race upsets, two fan favourites clash and a look ahead to an intriguing Mile Championship in this week’s Keiba Diary.

Members only
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.

Members only
Bren O’Brien

Stunning Rose claims Shuka Sho as luckless Stars On Earth denied Triple Tiara

Stunning Rose has denied Stars On Earth’s quest for the Japanese Triple Tiara, delivering jockey Ryusei Sakai his first Group 1 success in the Shuka Sho at Hanshin.
Members only
Michael Cox

Good days and learning days: Vincent Ho’s first weekend as a JRA jockey

Hong Kong’s local hero nabs his first win among an otherwise tough weekend at Niigata.
Members only
David Morgan

Bathrat Leon is game but Baaeed is ‘on another level’

The focus switches to Deauville for Ryusei Sakai and team Yahagi after Baaeed dominates at Goodwood.
Members only
David Morgan

Bathrat Leon is ready for Baaeed

Yoshito Yahagi’s raider from Japan completed his preparations for the Sussex Stakes with a weekend gallop.
Members only
David Morgan

Bathrat Leon is ready to face Goodwood challenges

Oisin Murphy gave the thumbs up after riding Japan’s Sussex Stakes raider in trackwork as Team Yahagi prepares for a Deauville relocation.
Members only
David Morgan

King Hermes faces the Newmarket rise

Yoshito Yahagi believes his July Cup contender will be better off for having faced the July Course incline while Bathrat Leon builds towards Goodwood.

Members only
David Morgan

Newmarket July Course gallop for King Hermes

Japan’s raiders King Hermes and Bathrat Leon are warming up for their Group One assignments in England.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER //

SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe now & get exclusive weekly content from Asian Racing Report direct to your inbox

      Expert ratings, tips & analysis for Hong Kong racing