Efforia justifies favoritism in Arima Kinen
First in the fans’ voting and betting alike, 11-10 favorite Efforia concluded a stellar sophomore season in Sunday’s $6.1 million Arima Kinen (G1) at Nakayama. […]
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Efforia looks to dethrone Chrono Genesis in Arima Kinen
After besting Contrail in the Tenno Sho Autumn (G1), sophomore star Efforia will try to topple defending champion Chrono Genesis in Sunday’s Arima Kinen (G1) at Nakayama. […]
Torquator Tasso upsets 100th Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for Germany
For only the third time in 100 runnings, Germany has captured the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. German Horse of the Year Torquator Tasso, overlooked at 71-1, snatched Sunday’s centennial edition. […]
Breeders’ Cup queen Tarnawa takes on Adayar, Hurricane Lane, Snowfall in Arc
Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) winner Tarnawa will tackle three-year-old stars Adayar, Hurricane Lane, and Snowfall, with added intrigue courtesy of Japan’s Chrono Genesis and Deep Bond. […]
Chrono Genesis repeats in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Takarazuka Kinen
Last seen missing narrowly to Mishriff in the March 27 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) on World Cup night, Chrono Genesis successfully defended her title in Sunday’s Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin. […]
Mishriff prevails in three-way Dubai Sheema Classic tussle
After relentlessly hunting down Charlatan in the $20 million Saudi Cup, Mishriff did the same to Japanese distaffers Chrono Genesis and Loves Only You in an entirely different kind of race, Saturday’s $5 million Dubai […]
Mishriff takes stamina test against Chrono Genesis, Mogul in Sheema Classic
The $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) has attracted the smallest field on Dubai World Cup night, but its 10 entrants include some big names from three continents. Dubai Sheema Classic – Race 8 (12:10 […]
Chrono Genesis crowns glittering year for Japan’s distaffers in Arima Kinen
As the grand finale of the year, Sunday’s $6 million Arima Kinen (G1) fittingly recapitulated a theme of the Japanese season: distaff dominance. Chrono Genesis, the 3-2 favorite, overtook Fierement in the betting and down […]
Top Arima Kinen contenders could compliment retired Almond Eye
Outstanding mare Almond Eye has retired after regaining her Japan Cup (G1) crown, but her form looms large over Sunday’s Arima Kinen (G1) at Nakayama. Of 16 entered in the prestigious $6 million event, eight […]
Chrono Genesis earns BC Turf spot in Takarazuka Kinen romp
A rain-affected Hanshin played right into the hands of Chrono Genesis as the 3-1 second choice spread-eagled the field in Sunday’s Takarazuka Kinen (G1). Romping by a stakes-record six lengths, the Sunday Racing Co. colorbearer […]