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Horse Racing
/ 4 weeks agoHopeful Stakes: Croix du Nord Collects 3rd Straight Victory
The Kitasan Black-sired colt earned a two-length victory over Giovanni in the 41st Hopeful Stakes to remain unbeaten in three career...
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Horse Racing
/ 4 weeks agoHopeful Stakes Preview: Croix du Nord, Masquerade Ball Among Top Entrants
Established in 1984, the Hopeful Stakes, now run over 2,000 meters, is the Japan Racing Association's only middle-distance Grade 1 event...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoRegaleira Pips Shahryar in the Arima Kinen to Grab the Win in a Photo Finish
"I couldn't tell at all crossing the wire who'd won," winning jockey Keita Tosaki, who rode Regaleira, said of the riveting...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoArima Kinen Preview: Fan Favorites Set to Compete in Grueling Test on Turf
Do Deuce, Danon Decile and Bellagio Opera were the top picks for the star-studded Arima Kinen, but Do Deuce withdrew with...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoAsahi Hai Futurity Stakes: Admire Zoom Storms to Overwhelming Victory
With Yuga Kawada handling the reins, Admire Zoom showcased his speed en route to a 2½-length victory in the 1,600-meter Asahi...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoAsahi Hai Futurity Stakes Preview: Museum Mile and Panja Tower are Among the Notable Entrants
The Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, which became a Grade 1 race in 1984, is being held at Kyoto Racecourse due to...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoArma Veloce Triumphs in the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, Giving Mirai Iwata His 1st G1 Victory
The Harbinger progeny powered past her rivals to reach contention in the last 100 meters of the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, then...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoHanshin Juvenile Fillies Preview: A Showcase for Up-and-Coming Talent
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori will saddle up May Day Ready, the first foreign filly in Hanshin Juvenile Fillies history. The race...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoLemon Pop Defends Champions Cup Title in His Farewell Race
In the 25th running of the Champions Cup, 6-year-old Lemon Pop, guided by Ryusei Sakai, edged Wilson Tesoro by a nose...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoChampions Cup Preview: 1,800-Meter Dirt Spectacle Grabs the Spotlight
Lemon Pop has a shot at becoming just the second horse in Champions Cup history to win in consecutive years. Transcend...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoJapan Cup Preview: A Prestigious Race with a Rich Tradition
Entering the 44th running of the Japan Cup, Japanese horses have won for 18 straight years. Will that streak continue in...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoSoul Rush Romps to Victory in the Mile Championship
Launching an impressive stretch drive to overtake Win Marvel near the 100-meter marker, Soul Rush pulled away for a comfortable win...