All posts tagged "Ryusei Sakai"
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Features
/ 7 days ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue Returns to the Ring with Laser-Sharp Focus
"I know in my mind what I need to do. [TJ] Doheny is a fighter who doesn't want to win by...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 months agoNorihiro Yokoyama Rides Danon Decile to Tokyo Yushun Victory
Yokoyama became the oldest jockey to win a JRA G1 race at age 56 with ninth pick Danon Decile's two-length triumph...
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Horse Racing
/ 4 months agoCervinia Triumphs in the Yushun Himba, the 2nd Jewel of the Fillies' Triple Crown
In the 85th running of the Yushun Himba, Cervinia found another gear in the last 100 meters to dig in and...
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/ 4 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yokohama F Marinos Overcome Al-Ain in ACL Final 1st Leg
Appearing in the Asian Champions League final for the first time, Yokohama F Marinos pulled ahead on Kota Watanabe's 84th-minute goal...
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Horse Racing
/ 4 months agoForever Young Places 3rd at Kentucky Derby in Photo Finish
Jockey Ryusei Sakai's ride secured the best-ever finish for a Japanese thoroughbred in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at...
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Features
/ 4 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Forever Young Brings a Perfect Record into the 150th Kentucky Derby
Ryusei Sakai will ride Forever Young in the Kentucky Derby, seeking to become Japan's first winner of the race. Kazushi Kimura...
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Horse Racing
/ 5 months agoStellenbosch Triumphs in the Oka Sho to Kick Off the Fillies' Triple Crown
Storming down the home straight, Stellenbosch held off Light Back to claim victory in the Oka Sho, giving trainer Sakae Kunieda...
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Horse Racing
/ 5 months agoBellagio Opera Wins Tough Competition in the 68th Osaka Hai
Bellagio Opera stalked frontrunner Stunning Rose in the Osaka Hai while turning the last two corners. He passed the leader before...
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Horse Racing
/ 6 months agoMad Cool Claims First G1 Victory in Takamatsunomiya Kinen
Piloted by Ryusei Sakai, Mad Cool pulled away while being chased by Namura Clair in the 54th Takamatsunomiya Kinen and then...
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Horse Racing
/ 6 months agoSaudi Cup Recap: Japanese Thoroughbreds Fare Well in Riyadh Races
Yuga Kawada pilots Ushba Tesoro to a runner-up finish in the G1 Saudi Cup, and Japanese horses Forever Young and Remake...
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Horse Racing
/ 8 months agoRegaleira Becomes the First Filly Winner of the Hopeful Stakes in the Race's G1 Era
Guided by Christophe Lemaire, Regaleira earned her first JRA Grade 1 title in the Hopeful Stakes, completing the 2,000 meters in...
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Horse Racing
/ 9 months agoLemon Pop Claims Wire-to-Wire Victory in the 24th Champions Cup
Quick out of the gate from the widest stall to begin the Champions Cup, Lemon Pop, guided by Ryusei Sakai, accelerated...
