Veteran jockey Yuichi Fukunaga is planning to retire at the end of February and become a trainer. He was the JRA's winningest jockey in 2011 and...
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.
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).
Since last year's Arima Kinen, Efforia has struggled to produce successful results in races. But trainer Yuichi Shikato believes he's now on the right track.
The 16 nominees boast six runners from the fans’ top choices, including Titleholder, Efforia and Equinox for the 67th running of the Arima Kinen.
For years, Oju Chosan has been the top horse in Japanese steeplechase racing. Now, at age 11, he is set to compete one last time on...
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 Australian jockey guided Serifos to a comeback victory, bursting with speed and beating Danon the Kid, Sodashi and others in the 1,600-meter race.
Geraldina, guided by Cristian Demuro, reached the front of the pack with 200 meters remaining and maintained a blistering pace for the rest of the G1...