Almond Eye the one to beat in Japan Cup
Already in the discussion for the 2019 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), Japanese Fillies’ Triple Crown sweeper Almond Eye aims to boost her candidacy in Sunday’s Japan Cup (G1) at Tokyo. The about 1 […]
Satono Crown
Mikki Rocket gets jump on Werther in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Takarazuka Kinen
Mizuki Noda’s Mikki Rocket capitalized on a ground-saving trip, and first run, to deny Hong Kong celebrity Werther in Sunday’s $2.955 million Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin. Under a well-judged ride by Ryuji Wada, the […]
Hawkbill can’t be caught in Dubai Sheema Classic
Denied a top chance at a winner when Blue Point was scratched behind the gate in Saturday’s Al Quoz Sprint (G1), jockey William Buick must have felt a knot in his stomach, or at least […]
Cloth of Stars heads Team Godolphin versus Japan in Dubai Sheema Classic
Runner-up to all-conquering Enable in last October’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), Godolphin’s Cloth of Stars can claim the most glittering formline going into Saturday’s $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1). But the Andre […]
Dubai World Cup night projected fields: Champions West Coast, Forever Unbridled, Roy H lead American hopes
A total of 15 American-based contenders will line up during the blockbuster Dubai World Cup program at Meydan on March 31, according to the projected fields released by the Dubai Racing Club on Wednesday. Final […]
Cheval Grand turns tables on Kitasan Black in Japan Cup
Kazuhiro Sasaki’s Cheval Grand was third to Kitasan Black in last year’s Japan Cup (G1), but gained revenge by dethroning the champion in Sunday’s $5.6 million renewal at Tokyo. Better drawn on the rail this […]
Kitasan Black bids to defend Japan Cup title from sophomore star Rey de Oro
The Japan Cup (G1) has had only one repeat winner, Gentildonna (2012-13), but defending champion Kitasan Black is favored to join her in the record book in Sunday’s renewal at Tokyo. The reigning Horse of […]
Satono Crown rules Takarazuka Kinen, lands spot in BC Turf
Hitherto best known for upsetting Highland Reel in last December’s Hong Kong Vase (G1), Hajime Satomi’s Satono Crown landed his first major in Japan in Sunday’s $2,826,000 Takarazuka Kinen (G1). The Noriyuki Hori trainee thereby […]
Satono strips Highland Reel’s Crown in Hong Kong Vase
Sunday’s $2.1 million Hong Kong Vase (G1) at Sha Tin was the only one of the four Hong Kong International races that didn’t look likely to fall to Japan. Aidan O’Brien’s defending champion, Highland Reel […]
Highland hopes to ‘Reel’ in another Hong Kong Vase
Last December, Highland Reel (Ire) made history as the first three-year-old male to win the Hong Kong Vase (G1) – and as Aidan O’Brien’s first Hong Kong International Race winner. On Sunday, he’ll be heavily […]