Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: what a Liberty

Adrian Webber pays homage to the new Queen of Japanese racing, looks at Kurofune’s impressive stats, a jockey relocation, and anticipates a cracking contest in the year’s final Classic.

David Morgan

Five key storylines that will define Japanese racing this autumn

International incursions in Hong Kong and North America, the prospect of one of the most highly anticipated Japan Cup clashes of all time and two champion riders engaged in a fierce jockeys' premiership dogfight: David Morgan picks out the five most compelling storylines as Japanese racing surges towards its 2023 crescendo.

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.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Mama Cocha steps up as Sodashi retires

Adrian Webber was on hand to witness Mama Cocha’s big win, and he also has word of her famous older sister’s retirement, plus Mickaëlle Michel’s latest jockey test and an exciting autumn programme.

David Morgan

Lemaire locks sights on Kawada as Equinox limbers up

A sixth JRA champion jockey title is a high priority for French star Christophe Lemaire, as is adding to Equinox’s already impressive haul of Group 1 wins.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Sprinters weekend means Group 1 racing is back

Adrian Webber has the latest from the JRA including a look at the first Group 1 of the autumn season and an update from Paris.

Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Quick Bio keeps her mind on the job at Hanshin

Saturday's Hanshin meeting saw Naosuke Sugai's Quick Bio emerge as a possible stakes performer, while on Sunday a daughter of Satono Diamond dazzled with an all-the-way Newcomer win.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Centaur boilover but no shocks in Korea

Adrian Webber looks back on Japan’s Seoul raid, T M Spada’s huge odds Centaur surprise, and gives us the latest on the JRA’s returning stars.

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.

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.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Sasaki’s hot streak continues as Hakodate winds down

Adrian Webber has the latest on the Lemaire-Kawada battle, a record dividend, Oju Chosan, Deep Impact’s ongoing achievements, and another big night to look forward to at Tokyo City Keiba.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: keeping cool through summer boilovers

Adrian Webber chimes in with his weekly take on the JRA scene, with autumn plans for some big names, a new role for Clincher, and an anniversary at Chukyo.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: gift-wrapped Equinox

Adrian Webber sees the Takarazuka Kinen as a perfect summer gift, Lemaire and leading sire Lord Kanaloa maintain their hot form, and Imamura returns with a win.