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 […]
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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 […]
Postponed versus Highland Reel, Jack Hobbs in Dubai Sheema Classic
Defending champion Postponed will meet only six rivals in Saturday’s $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), but with such esteemed challengers as Highland Reel and Jack Hobbs, he’ll have to be at his tip-top best […]
Japan Cup hero Kitasan Black faces Arima Kinen challenge
Coming off an imperious front-running victory in the Japan Cup (G1), Kitasan Black aims to follow up in the Arima Kinen (G1) at Nakayama on Christmas Day. But the 2,500-meter (about 1 9/16-mile) test serves […]