The royal silks of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum were carried to victory for the first time ever in Japan on Saturday ...

Sep 25, 2023

Asia

Can Through Seven Seas finally bring Japan Arc joy?

By Masakazu TakahashiJapan’s only Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe contender Through Seven Seas was put through her paces in preparation for ...

Sep 25, 2023

Asia

Not exactly a walk in the Park, but Rousham wins well at Nakayama

By Masakazu TakahashiRousham Park made a smooth transition up in class when sent out by trainer Hiroyasu Tanaka in the Grade 2 Sankei Sho All Comers a...

Sep 25, 2023

Asia

Lebensstil moves swiftly to win Japanese St Leger Trial at Nakayama

Trainer Hiroyasu Tanaka and jockey Joao Moreira combined to land the Grade 2 Asahi Hai St Lite Kinen at Nakayama on Monday, Lebensstil making a sweepi...

Sep 20, 2023

Asia

Shadwell’s Hampton Court champ Mohaafeth to stand at Govind Stud in India

Royal Ascot winner and Juddmonte International fourth Mohaafeth has been sold by Shadwell and will stand at Jai Govind Stud in Rajasthan, with the aim...

Sep 15, 2023

Asia

Moryana comes from the back to win Shion Stakes 

By Masakazu TakahashiYoshinori Muto’s Moryana became the first winner of the Shion Stakes after it was upgraded to Grade 2 level for the Japan R...

Sep 9, 2023

Asia

Nocking makes his Point at Niigata after near Derby miss

By Masakazu TakahashiA drop in class turned out to be the right antidote to rid Nocking Point of his disappointment of finishing fifth in the Grade 1 ...

Sep 3, 2023