Deep Impact was hailed as an absolute presence, a hero. The impact left by this single thoroughbred continues to gallop eternally within people's hearts.
Trainer Tetsuya Kimura is hoping Equinox can replicate his winning form from October, when he produced a come-from-behind victory in the Tenno Sho (Autumn).
The 16 nominees boast six runners from the fans’ top choices, including Titleholder, Efforia and Equinox for the 67th running of the Arima Kinen.
Ryan Moore steers the galloping Vela Azul on an inside path to victory as they team up for a successful closing sprint in the Japan Cup.
The offspring of legendary horses like Sunday Silence are deeply connected to the sport's rich history, including racing bloodlines, as the Japan Cup will show.
After winning the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the fourth time, Christophe Lemaire dishes out insights about racing, his rapport with horses and the current season.
The 2021 Tokyo Yushun winner competed in big races in the United Arab Emirates and England in March and June, respectively, before returning home.
The Hokkaido-based team added to its ice hockey pedigree with yet another championship.
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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.
The Japanese Derby winner will be racing against Contrail, Wagnerian and Makahiki, making the race a unique event featuring four Derby winners from four different generations.
Undefeated in 2020 before a runner-up finish in the Japan Cup, the son of Deep Impact has had a rockier year in 2021. But indications are...