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.
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.
