New JRA head Masayoshi Yoshida shares insights into the nation's success in developing world-class horses and a thriving thoroughbred industry.
Ridden by Christophe Lemaire, the world's top-rated horse catches Titleholder 400 meters from the wire in the Japan Cup and cruises to a four-length victory.
The Kitasan Black-sired Equinox showcased his world-class talent, building a big lead late in the 2,000-meter race and cruising to a 2½-length victory.
Christophe Lemaire guides her to an exciting victory in the 83rd Yushun Himba.
With Yuichi Fukunaga controlling the reins, the Deep Impact-sired brown colt rides off into retirement with a high-profile victory in his final race.
Successful foreign horses, trainers and jockeys have helped raise the event’s global profile since it began more than 40 years ago.
The 3-year-old colt beat favorite Contrail by a length to secure the top prize, with the jockey joining his father and grandfather as winners of the...
The Deep Impact-sired mare pulls away late to give jockey Christophe Lemaire his 1,400th JRA win.
"My goal is to keep my jockey title. Because when you are on top, you need to do your best to stay on top," Lemaire said.
In a year defined by unexpected interruptions to our lives and normal routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resilience and determination were character traits that helped...
Chrono Genesis collected her third Grade I victory on Sunday, December 27 in dramatic fashion, galloping to the finish and winning by the length of a...
It was an amazing finish to an extraordinary career. A storybook finish, a finish that seemed predestined to happen as the year marched on....
