The Japanese capital will host the prestigious international meet for the second time. The 1991 extravaganza was staged at the old National Stadium.
The legendary jockey rode Notturno to a three-quarter length victory over Peisha Es at Oi Racecourse in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward.
The Akatsuki Five outscored their Group C opponent 55-20 in the second half, turning a close game into a rout.
Hashioka produced Japan’s best Olympic result in the event in 37 years last summer with a sixth-place finish, raising expectations for the 23-year-old.
With his history-making victory at Wimbledon, the world’s top-ranked player has now won an astonishing total of 50 Grand Slam singles and doubles titles.
The lone grand champion got off to a solid start but couldn’t finish off his opponent.
Among MLB’s most feared hitters and pitchers, Ohtani will appear in the July 19 game at DH ― and surprise no one if he pitches, too.
Kozuma’s earnings in Portland equaled nearly half of his previous career income. It’s a sign of opportunities the new golf circuit is creating.
Yomiuri puts an end to 14-series win streak by Yakult, but still finds itself well back of its crosstown rival.
Wakatakakage and Takanosho will be looking to challenge the grand champion.
The NBA veteran adds leadership and valuable experience to the Akatsuki Five for July’s 16-nation tournament, according to Japan coach Tom Hovasse.
Imamura is the second female jockey to win a JRA graded race, joining Nanako Fujita, who won the G3 Capella Stakes in December 2019.