Racing in Japan

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・Fuji Stakes(group3,turf 1600m,for 3up,at Tokyo,Oct.22. )
Eishin Apollon by Giant's Causeway(US) won the race against Apricot Fizz by a head.
He won group2 race 2years ago when he was 2yo.But he hadn't won the race for 2 years.

Here is Eishin Apollon(cap:orange )



・Kikka Sho(Japanese St.Leger)(group1,turf 3000m,for 3yo,at Kyoto,Oct 23. )
Orfevre by Stay Gold(JP) won the race against Win Variation by 2 1/2 length.
Orfevre became Japanese triple crown horse.
His father,Stay Gold by Sunday Silence(US),won Dubai Sheema Classic and Hong Kong Vase.
His full brother,Dream Journey,won Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes(group1 level race),Takarazuka Kinen(G1),Arima Kinen(G1) and etc, in Japan

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・Swan Stakes(group2,turf 1400m,for 3up,at Kyoto,Oct.29 )
Redill by Agnes Tachyon(JP) won the race against Jo Cappuccino 1 1/4 length.
He has won group2 race twice.His last win of group race was two years ago.

・Ten-no Sho(autumn)(group1,turf 2000m,for 3up,at Tokyo,Oct 30 )
Tosen Jordan by Jungle Pocket(JP) won the race against Dark Shadow by 1/2 length.
He had already won group2 races 3 times,but he won the group1 race for the first time.Then he broke Japanese record time(turf 2000m,1:56:1 )

Here is Tosen Jordan

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・JBC(Japan Breeder's Cup) Lady's Classic (similar group1 level race for filly and mare,for 3up filly and mare,dirt 1800m,at Tokyo City Track,Nov.3. )

JBC races were held 10 years ago in Japan and JBC Lady's Classic was held for the first time this year.
Miracle Legend by Fuji Kiseki(JP) won the race against La Verita by 3/4 length.
She had won 4 group level races.

Here is Miracle Legend(this side)

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・JBC(Japan Breeder's Cup) Sprint (group1 level race,dirt 1200m,for 3up,at Tokyo City Track,Nov.3 )

Suni by Soto(US) won the race against Sai Crimson by 1 1/4 length.
He won 8 group level races involved 3 group1 level races.And He won JBC Sprint at Nagoya 2years ago.
He wins 3 consecutive group level races now.

Here is Suni

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・ JBC(Japan Breeder's Cup) Classic(group1 level race,dirt 2000m,for 3up,at Tokyo City Track,Nov.3 )

Smart Falcon by Gold Allure(JP) won the race against Transcend by 1 length.
He has won 7 consecutive group level races involved 4 group1 level races.And He won 2 consecutive JBC Classic.He won same race at Funabashi last year.

Here is Smart Falcon



・ Fantasy Stakes(group3,turf 1400m,for 2yo filly,at Kyoto,Nov.5 )
I'm yours by Falbrav(IR) won the race against Anchuras by 1 1/4 length.
She won the group race for the first time.

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・Copa Republica Argentina(group2,turf 2500m,for 3up,at Tokyo,Nov.6 )
Trailblazer by Zenno Rob Roy(JP) won the race against Oken Bruce Lee by 1 1/4 length.
He won the group race for the first time.

Here is Trailblazer



・Miyako Stakes(group3,dirt 1800m,for 3up,at Kyoto,Nov.6 )
Espoir City by Gold Allure(JP) won the race against Tosho Freak by 3 1/2 length.
He won many dirt group races and group level races in Japan.He had won group1 race twice and group1 level races 3times.
By the way,he ran in Breeder's Cup Classic with Zenyatta amd Blame last year.He is 6yo now.

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・Hokkaido Nisai Yushun(group3 level race,dirt 1800m,for 2yo,at Mombetsu,Nov.10 )
Obruchev by Malibu Moon(US) won the race against Belmont Racer by 8 length.
He hasn't never lost in dirt races.

・Keio Hai Nisai Stakes(group2,turf 1400m,for 2yo,at Tokyo,Nov.12 )
Leo Active by Admire Moon(JP) won the race against Sudden Storm by 1 1/4 length.
He won the group race for the first time.

Here is Leo Active

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・ Musahino Stakes(group3,dirt 1600m,for 3up,at Tokyo,Nov.13 )
Namura Titan by South Vigorous(US) won the race against Danon Come On by 1/2 length.
He won the group race for the first time.

Here is Namura Titan



・ Elizabeth Jo-O Hai(Queen Elizabeth 2 Commemorative Cup )(group1,turf 2200m,for 3up filly&mare,at Kyoto,Nov.13 )
Snow Fairy by Intikhab(US) won the race against Aventura by a neck.
She won 2 consecutive Queen Elizabeth Commemorative Cup.

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・ Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes(group3,turf 1800m,for 2yo,at Tokyo,Nov.19 )
Deep Brillante by Deep Impact(JP) won the race against Fujimasa Emperor by 3 length.
After he won the maiden race,he won this race.He won 2 races in his 2 starts.

Here is Deep Brillante



・ Fukushima Kinen(group3,turf 2000m,for 3up,at Niigata,Nov.20 )
Admire Cosmos by Admire Max(JP) won the race against Meisho Kampaku by 3/4 length.
He won the group race for the first time.
By the way,Fukushima Race Track was collapsed by earthquake on March.So Fukushima Kinen was held at Nigata this year.

・ Mile Championship(group1,turf 1600m,for 3up,at Kyoto,Nov.20 )
Eishin Apollon by Giant's Causeway(US) won the race against Fifth Petal by a neck.
He won the group1 race for the first time.

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・ Hyogo Junior Grand Prix(group2 level race,dirt 1400m,for 2yo,at Sonoda,Nov.23 )
Going Power by Sakura Bakushin O(JP) won the race against Frisco Bay by 3 1/2 length.
He won the group level race for the first time.

・Urawa Kinen(group2 level race,dirt 2000m,for 3up,at Urawa,Nov.24 )
Voluntas by Timber Country(US) won the race against Civil War by a neck.
He won the group level race for the first time.

Here is Voluntas

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Japan Cup(G1,turf 2400m,for 3up) is held on Sunday at Tokyo Race Track.
Arc winner,Danedream(DE) by Lomitas(GB),runs,too.She was trained at Tokyo Race Track.

Here is Danedream on Saturday morning

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・ Keihan Hai(group3,turf 1200m,for 3up,at Kyoto,Nov.26 )
Lord Kanaloa by King Kamehameha(JP) won the race against Grand Prix Angel by 1 1/2 length.
He won the group race for the first time.He is still 3yo and won 4 consecutive races.



Japan Cup(G1) is held on Sunday.
From United States,Mission Approved by With Approval,winner of Manhattan Handicap,also runs.
Here is Mission Approved


Follow Japan Cup as well as your own country's horse race!

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・ Japan Cup(group1,turf 2400m,for 3up,at Tokyo,Nov.27 )
Buena Vista by Special Week(JP) won the race against Tosen Jordan by a neck.
She was the horse of the year in Japan last year.But she hadn't won the race for a year.
She is 5yo now,and her next race,Arima Kinen(G1,Dec.25,at Nakayama,turf 2500m) will be her last race.Then she will become broodmare.
She had already won Hanshin Juvenile Fillies(group1 level),Oka Sho(Japanese 1000Guineas)(group1 level),Japanese Oaks(group1 level),Victoria Mile(group1) and Ten-no Sho(autumn)(group1).
She is one of the historical mares in Japan.

By the way,Danedream(DE,winner of Arc) and Victoire Pisa(JP,winner of Dubai World Cup) couldn't hit the board.

Here is Buena Vista

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・ Stayers Stakes(group2,turf 3600m,for 3up,at Nakayama,Dec.3 )
Meiner Kitz by Chief Bearhart(CA) won the race against Iguazu by 1 1/4 length.
He has won the group race 3 times.And he won Ten-no Sho(spring)(G1,turf 3200m) 2years ago.He is a typical stayer.By the way,he is 8yo,and he will be 9yo next year.

Here is Meiner Kitz


・ Naruo Kinen(group3,turf 1800m,at Hanshin,Dec.3 )
Red Davis by Agnes Tachyon(JP) won the race against Shonan Mighty by a neck.
This 3yo gelding has won the group race 3 times,and he had won against Orfevre,Japanese Triple crown horse, in the group race,Shinzan Kinen(G3)

・Japan Cup Dirt(group1,dirt 1800m,for 3up,at Hanshin,Dec.4 )
Transcend by Wild Rush(US) won the race against Wonder Acute by 2 length.
He is 5yo.He won 2 consecutive wins in Japan Cup Dirt.He has 6 group and group level races involved 3 group1 races(Japan Cup Dirt twice) and a group1 level race.
He got 2nd in Dubai World Cup this year.According to Japanese media,his connections tells that they will let him run Dubai World Cup next year again.