After a pair of Breeders’ Cup wins in 2021, there have been increased expectations for big results from Japan-bred thoroughbreds competing in major international events.
Successful foreign horses, trainers and jockeys have helped raise the event’s global profile since it began more than 40 years ago.
The WBA champion returns to the ring for the first time in two years against a successful, battle-tested opponent.
Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine become the first Japan-trained horses to win races at the prestigious global event, which has been held since 1984.