All posts tagged "Yuga Kawada"

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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Utano Agu Hits Target with Victory in Archery World Cup in Paris

  "I would like to take a leap forward with my experience of winning this time," Agu said after securing Japan’s first-ever...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Horse Racing

  / 3 years ago

  Legendary Jockey Yutaka Take Guides Do Deuce to Victory in 89th Tokyo Yushun

  The winning duo finished in a race-record 2 minutes, 21.9 seconds, earning Take his sixth Japanese Derby title.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Horse Racing

  / 3 years ago

  Danon Scorpion Edges Matenro Orion for Victory in the NHK Mile Cup

  Yuga Kawada collected his 20th career Japan Racing Association Grade I win, taking the lead with 100 meters remaining in a...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Horse Racing

  / 3 years ago

  Titleholder Overwhelms Field in 165th Tenno Sho

  Kazuo Yokoyama joins his father and grandfather as winners of the prestigious race.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] T O Royal, Titleholder and Deep Bond Are Among Top Entrants for Tenno Sho

  Deep Bond returns to the spotlight after a runner-up finish in last year’s race, a 3,200-meter test of speed and endurance.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Dai Oketani Displays Coaching Chops in the Midst of Storybook Season

  Oketani’s dynamic coaching repertoire fuses old-school strategies with modern-day tactics. He’s positioned the Golden Kings for a run at a B....

  By Ed Odeven
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  Horse Racing

  / 3 years ago

  A Super Saturday for Japanese Horse Racing in Dubai

  “As the level of Japanese racehorses has increased over the years, I’ve been really proud to showcase it on the global...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Horse Racing

  / 3 years ago

  Glory Vase, Loves Only You Triumph in Hong Kong

  Glory Vase collected his second victory in three years in the Hong Kong Vase, while filly Loves Only You won the...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Double Delight for Japanese Trainer Yoshito Yahagi at Breeders’ Cup

  Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine become the first Japan-trained horses to win races at the prestigious global event, which has...

  By Ed Odeven