Michael Cox

Children’s fan mail, expectations and Equinox

A dominant win in the G1 Sheema Classic has built on the already substantial hype around Equinox as Japan’s Arc drought again pulls into sharp focus.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: A classic Sheema the real star on Dubai World Cup night

Saturday at Meydan is “Dubai World Cup night” in name, but the jewel in the crown is the star-studded Group 1 Sheema Classic. As has been the case in previous years, the warm-up act could overshadow the main event.

Michael Cox

Chasing J-Mac, then the world: Tyler Schiller’s grand ambitions

Tyler Schiller hopes setting a target on James McDonald’s back in the Sydney jockeys’ premiership will help him meet the challenge of beating an elite class for his second apprentice title, and push his case for a license in Hong Kong.

David Morgan

Fan power drives Japan’s Racing Club phenomenon

Japan’s racing clubs are synonymous with some of the JRA’s most famous horses, and club silks will be prominent again at the Dubai World Cup fixture, driving fan engagement at home and abroad.

David Morgan

Top 5: most memorable Dubai World Cups

This weekend’s Dubai World Cup will be compelling viewing with renowned tearaway Panthalassa leading an eight-strong Japanese challenge at Meydan. But which previous runnings of the prestigious 2000-metre feature live longest in the memory of global horse racing fans?

David Morgan

Lord Kanaloa has the edge as the old sires give way to the new

Japan’s greatest sprinter might not be its greatest sire, but as his son Panthalassa is emphasising, he can produce versatile, top-class types, and for now he is the front-runner in the post-Deep Impact stallion rankings.

Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Japan’s stars are all set for Dubai and the Takamatsunomiya Kinen

This week we have crash helmets and flying taxis as Adrian Webber rounds up what’s been happening in Japan and looks ahead to the JRA’s first Group 1 of the year.

David Morgan

Nakauchida believes Dubai Turf is right fit for Serifos

Trainer Mitsumasa Nakauchida also outlines Group 1 plans for star filly Liberty Island and the talented Prognosis, while Grenadier Guards stays home for Sunday’s G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen.

Homan

JRA Blackbook: turf convert builds on near-perfect record at Hanshin

One-time NAR galloper Danon Timpani made light work of his Hanshin opposition to make it five career wins from six starts on Sunday, while a daughter of Henny Hughes registered an even more dominant victory at the same track a day earlier.

Video

How the 2023 Hong Kong Derby was won: Alexis Badel breaks down his stunning ride on Voyage Bubble

Alexis Badel joins Michael Cox to dissect the vision of his dramatic Hong Kong Derby victory on Voyage Bubble.

Michael Cox

‘Carry on, stay positive and keep trying hard’: Alexis Badel’s breakthrough

French jockey Alexis Badel has ridden the highs and lows of Hong Kong racing this season and his Derby win aboard Voyage Bubble is reward for persistence.

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Asian Racing Review: Sizing up Beauty Eternal’s Derby credentials

Michael Cox dials in from Hong Kong as he and Andrew Le Jeune bring you the latest Hong Kong Derby news and views on the eve of the jurisdiction's most prestigious race.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: all-star overseas jockeys, the Slipper fits and what price Beauty Eternal?

In this week’s LJ Confidential, Asian Racing Review host Andrew Le Jeune breaks down Sha Tin's features and takes a look at Australia’s biggest two-year-old race.