All posts tagged "Japan Racing Association"
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] How Far Will the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bribery Scandal Reach?
As investigators continue to pore through evidence and issue indictments, will the Tokyo 2020 scandal envelop dozens or hundreds more individuals?
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Equinox is the Japan Racing Association's 2022 Horse of the Year
Equinox, a 3-year-old colt, galloped to victories in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Arima Kinen, securing the top individual honor for...
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] 2022's Defining Sports Highlights for Japan
A trio of Beijing Olympic gold medals, Roki Sasaki's perfect game and boxer Naoya Inoue's success were among 2022's defining sports...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoEquinox Shines in Arima Kinen as Christophe Lemaire Wins the Race for the Third Time
French jockey Lemaire, who won his first Arima Kinen aboard Heart's Cry in 2005, steers race favorite Equinox to his second...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoEquinox Returns to the Spotlight at the Arima Kinen After Skipping the Japan Cup
Trainer Tetsuya Kimura is hoping Equinox can replicate his winning form from October, when he produced a come-from-behind victory in the...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoDefending Champion Efforia Chasing More Glory in the Arima Kinen
Since last year's Arima Kinen, Efforia has struggled to produce successful results in races. But trainer Yuichi Shikato believes he's now...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoChristmas Special: Arima Kinen Preview
The 16 nominees boast six runners from the fans’ top choices, including Titleholder, Efforia and Equinox for the 67th running of...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoOju Chosan Awaits Final Run: How a Problem Colt Who Hated Practice Became an Absolute Champion
For years, Oju Chosan has been the top horse in Japanese steeplechase racing. Now, at age 11, he is set to...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoYukito Ishikawa Guides Jun Light Bolt to Thrilling Win at Champions Cup
The 27-year-old jockey earned his first Japan Racing Association Grade 1 victory in the 23rd running of the Champions Cup, beating...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoVela Azul Prevails in 42nd Japan Cup With Impeccable Navigation Down the Final Stretch
Ryan Moore steers the galloping Vela Azul on an inside path to victory as they team up for a successful closing...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoAutumn Extravaganza: Japan Cup Preview
Three French racehorses and a German thoroughbred are set to chase the winner's hardware in the 18-horse field for the Grade...
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Horse Racing Bloodlines of the Japan Cup
The offspring of legendary horses like Sunday Silence are deeply connected to the sport's rich history, including racing bloodlines, as the...
