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The Sha Tin Report: Sunday October 1

Three Ratings Standouts and four Value Selections for Sunday's 10-race card at Sha Tin.

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David Morgan

It’s Arc weekend, but Luke Morris has Japan on his mind

Two days in Sapporo last month gave Luke Morris a taste of what Japan has to offer and he cannot wait to absorb a fuller experience in December.

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David Morgan

Lemaire believes ‘open’ Arc gives Japan a chance

There is no standout champion in this year’s Longchamp feature and that should mean Through Seven Seas’ form with Equinox will give her a strong claim.

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David Morgan

Fumio Matoba: the ‘Emperor’ is still dancing

Japan’s NAR legend reached his 67th birthday recently and on October 16 it will be exactly 50 years since his NAR career began at Oi racecourse.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Duramente filly still Soaring following dirt switch

Duramente three-year-old Thermal Soaring looks a completely different horse following a switch from turf to dirt, while a daughter of Heart's Cry displayed her sprinting potential with a Class 2 victory at Hanshin.

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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.

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Asian Racing Review: top trainer’s shock Singapore departure

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune bring you the latest in Asian racing, including the shock exit of top trainer Michael Clements from Lion City ahead of the planned closure of the sport.

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David Morgan

Romantic Warrior’s Cox Plate challenge tests Shum’s experience

Hong Kong’s 2000-metre star is taking his trainer into new territory, but there is a wealth of travel experience to call upon.

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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.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: Moreira lands a last day haul

Adrian Webber has the latest from the JRA, with a Classic trial upset, Take pitching for the ‘golden’ generation, and news of what’s to come.

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David Morgan

Ryan Curatolo: from American dream to Asian ambition

A fractured shoulder blade has sidelined Ryan Curatolo, but the Frenchman is on the mend and looking forward to a year-closing contract to ride in Singapore.

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David Morgan

Fownes is itching to wear the crown again

A sixth-place in the premiership last year has given Caspar Fownes a prod and he believes his stable is well-placed to push for the title this season.

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David Morgan

Macau’s still in business but Chin moves on

There is a smidgen of hope in Macau as the MJC announces a 2023-24 season fixture list, but former champion trainer Stanley Chin won’t be involved in any of the action.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Catfight claws new Nakayama record

A new Nakayama record mark suggested Group One assignments loom for a daughter of Discreet Cat, while earlier in the day a son of Epiphaneia ran right up to his lofty pedigree with a dominant Newcomer performance.

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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.

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David Morgan

Hong Kong season preview: five questions for 2023-24

The start of another Hong Kong season is upon us, prompting David Morgan to consider five questions as the anticipation builds among the protagonists.

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Michael Cox

Vincent Ho locks in return date with future star

Standout horses future and present have motivated Vincent Ho through a remarkable rehabilitation from a serious off-season back injury, but he says he will be choosing quality rides over quantity when he returns on September 17.

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Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: bigger and better La Seule makes winning return at Niigata

A daughter of Kitasan Black returned from injury to dominate at Niigata, while a two-year-old filly broke her maiden in devastating style at Sapporo.

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