JRA President and CEO Masayoshi Yoshida shares insights and plans in Hokkaido ahead of hosting the Asian Racing Conference for the first time in 16 years.
After retiring with a four-length triumph in the Japan Cup, Equinox was honored for his unbeaten final year on the track at the World Racing Awards...
Kitasan Black progeny Equinox joins his father as a repeat winner of the yearly award. Equinox won four Grade 1 races in as many starts in...
Justin Palace, Titleholder and Sol Oriens are among the marquee entrants for the 68th running of the Arima Kinen on Christmas Eve at Nakayama Racecourse.
New JRA head Masayoshi Yoshida shares insights into the nation's success in developing world-class horses and a thriving thoroughbred industry.
Teaming up with Christophe Lemaire for the 10th time in as many career races, Equinox thrills horse racing fans with his sixth consecutive victory.
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.
Teaming up with Christophe Lemaire, Equinox navigated Hanshin Racecourse with efficiency and a sense of urgency in the final stretch to secure the win.
Ushba Tesoro became the first Japanese thoroughbred to win the prestigious international race since Sunday Silence descendant Victoire Pisa in 2011.
Equinox, a 3-year-old colt, galloped to victories in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Arima Kinen, securing the top individual honor for a Japanese thoroughbred.
French jockey Lemaire, who won his first Arima Kinen aboard Heart's Cry in 2005, steers race favorite Equinox to his second Grade 1 victory this year.