Blow the Horn charges home in rainy Breeders’ Cup WAYI Takarazuka Kinen
Challenging conditions at Kyoto on Sunday brought out the best in Blow the Horn, who charged through lashing rain to score his biggest win in the Takarazuka Kinen (G1). […]
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Contrail aims to complete Japanese Triple Crown sweep in Kikuka Sho
Japanese champion Contrail will be a hot favorite in Sunday’s Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) (G1) at Kyoto, where he aims to emulate sire Deep Impact as an unbeaten Triple Crown winner. But his stature […]
Daring Tact becomes first to capture Japan’s Fillies’ Triple Crown unbeaten
Comfortably maintaining her perfect status in Sunday’s Shuka Sho (G1) at Kyoto, Daring Tact became the first unbeaten winner of Japan’s Fillies’ Triple Crown, and sixth overall. Moreover, she kept alive the dream of an […]
Field of 17 draws into Kyoto’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup
by Dick Powell The Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Jpn-G1) will be run late Saturday night/early Sunday morning at the right-handed Kyoto Racecourse at about 11 furlongs (2,200 meters). It is for fillies and mares, three-years […]
Almond Eye sensational again in Shuka Sho for Japanese Fillies’ Triple Crown sweep
Silk Racing Co.’s Almond Eye produced her trademark late flourish to capture Sunday’s $1,964,000 Shuka Sho (G1) at Kyoto, and in the process, complete a sweep of Japan’s Fillies’ Triple Crown. The 3-10 favorite had […]