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Takarazuka Kinen G1 Guide

The Takarazuka Kinen is a fan-voted all-star race named for the city of Takarazuka, where Hanshin racecourse is located. It was first run in 1960.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: progressive son of dirt star wins again at Tokyo

Brian Sense's sire was a three-time G1 winner on the dirt and the three-year-old looks ready to tackle better company following a convincing Class 1 win at Tokyo.

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February Stakes G1 Guide

The G1 February Stakes may be one of only two elite level JRA races run on dirt, but Japan's first Group 1 event of the season also boasts several outstanding turf performers on its honour roll.

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Tokyo Daishōten G1 Guide

The Tokyo Daishōten is the only internationally-recognised Grade 1 race on the local council-administered NAR circuit.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Ready for the Japan Cup fanfare

Public transportation etiquette, the field for Sunday’s Japan Cup and the chances of the four Euro visitors looking to break the long drought for raiders all feature in this week's Keiba Diary.

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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.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Tango time in Tokyo

JRA broadcaster Adrian Webber talks Derby form, dance moves in the parade ring, planting trees and JBC Day in this week’s edition of Keiba Diary.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: It’s Shuka Sho week and there’s a Triple Tiara on the table

Salios returned to the winner's circle thanks to a heady Kohei Matsuyama steer, while targets have been mapped out for Do Deuce, Stay Foolish and the 'White Wonder' Sodashi.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Arc washout and Sprinters shock, Japan’s autumn season is here

JRA broadcaster Adrian Webber looks at what’s happening on the Japan front with a three-day weekend coming up off the back of last weekend’s Group 1 action at home and abroad.

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Michael Cox

Tokyo City Keiba: Japanese racing but not as you know it

Business is booming in the Japan Racing Association (JRA) but the local government-run National Association of Racing (NAR) is also riding a new wave of popularity, led by Tokyo City Keiba. Michael Cox spent a night at Oi to see what it is about.

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David Morgan

Dirt Triple Crown shows NAR is riding the wave too

The JRA is in a strong position post-Covid but the NAR is also buoyant as Japan’s dirt track stars step out for a big night at Oí on Wednesday.

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David Morgan

Omega Perfume on path to Japanese racing history, once again

A fifth Tokyo Daishoten is on the agenda later this year as the popular grey heads to Oí on Wednesday for the Teio Sho.

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