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. […]
Contrail goes out in blaze of Japan Cup glory
Japanese star Contrail had one last chance to bolster his legacy in Sunday’s $6.1 million Japan Cup (G1), and the 3-5 favorite seized it to conclude his racing career in a blaze of glory. […]
Contrail aims to crown career in Japan Cup
Fresh off a ground-breaking Breeders’ Cup double with Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine, trainer Yoshito Yahagi hopes to fill another lacuna on his resume in Sunday’s $6.1 million Japan Cup (G1). […]
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. […]
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 […]
Almond Eye seals historic legacy by taking another Japan Cup in finale
Star mare Almond Eye brought historic stature into her finale in Sunday’s $6 million Japan Cup (G1), but the 6-5 favorite burnished her legacy to even more luminous proportions. Sweeping past the tear-away early leader […]
Almond Eye versus unbeaten Triple Crown stars Contrail, Daring Tact in a Japan Cup for the ages
Sunday’s 40th edition of the Japan Cup (G1) serves up an epic clash of three Triple Crown winners, with history on the line. Almond Eye, champion of the 2018 Japan Cup after sweeping that year’s […]
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 […]