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Horse of the Week #7: Embroidery
Seven months after winning the Oka Sho and Shuka Sho double, Silk Racing’s Embroidery established herself as the leader of Japan’s older female mile division. On Sunday afternoon at Tokyo, the four-year-old daughter of Admire Mars secured her third career Group 1 victory in the 21st running of the Victoria Mile, tracking the pace before pulling clear in the straight to defeat a field of 18.
Archie Brookes
May 183 min read
History Beckons: Croix du Nord Sets Sights on Unprecedented Spring Triple Crown
The Japanese racing world is bracing for a potentially historic moment this June, as the dual Group 1 winner Croix du Nord has been confirmed for the Takarazuka Kinen. Having already secured victories in the Osaka Hai and the Tenno Sho (Spring) earlier this year, the four-year-old colt now stands on the precipice of a feat never before achieved in the history of the sport.
Archie Brookes
May 163 min read
Almond Eye’s First Foal, Aaron’s Rod, Set for Derby Day Appearance under Lemaire
The racing world will have its eyes firmly fixed on Tokyo Racecourse this coming Derby Day, not just for the Classic itself, but for the highly anticipated return of Aaron’s Rod. The first-born son of the legendary nine-time G1 winner Almond Eye is scheduled to compete in the 2-win Seiran Sho on May 31st, a significant stepping stone as he continues to make up for lost time.
Archie Brookes
May 152 min read
Equinox's Sister Exceed Heads to Carnation Cup - and the Journey Is Just Beginning
When Equinox retired in late 2023 as the world's highest-rated racehorse, the Japanese racing public was already scanning the horizon for what came next from his dam, Chateau Blanche. The answer, it turned out, was already in training. Exceed - a full sister to the six-time Group 1 winner by Kitasan Black - has now been confirmed for the Carnation Cup on 23 May at Tokyo (1,800m turf), a fillies-only 1-win class allowance, following her third-place finish in the Group 3 Flower
Archie Brookes
May 143 min read
The 173rd Tenno Sho Spring: A Battle of Stamina and Strategy at Kyoto
This Sunday, 3rd May, the eyes of the racing world turn to Kyoto Racecourse for the 173rd running of the Tenno Sho (Spring). Known colloquially as the "Emperor’s Prize", this 3,200-metre marathon is the longest Group 1 flat race on the Japan Racing Association calendar and serves as the ultimate test of a thoroughbred’s endurance, versatility, and psychological fortitude.
Archie Brookes
May 113 min read
A Preview of the 2026 H.H. The Amir Trophy
As the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the 2026 renewal of the H.H. The Amir Trophy on Saturday, 14th February, stands as the crowning achievement of five decades of evolution. Founded in 1975, the QREC has transitioned from a regional racing authority into a central pillar of the global turf circuit.
Archie Brookes
Feb 1311 min read
The 2026 Saudi Cup: A Preview of the World’s Richest Race
As the international horse racing calendar pivots toward the Arabian Peninsula, the seventh renewal of the Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh stands as the definitive intersection of financial ambition and athletic excellence. Scheduled for Saturday, 14th February, the $20 million centrepiece is the anchor of a weekend offering over $39.6 million in total purses, drawing the elite of the global equine population to the high-stakes sands of Riyadh.
Archie Brookes
Feb 1217 min read
Global Staying Perspectives: A Preview of the 2026 Red Sea Turf Handicap
As the international racing calendar reaches its first major crescendo of 2026, the eyes of the bloodstock world turn to Riyadh. The $2.5 million Group 2 Red Sea Turf Handicap, staged over 3,000 metres at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse, has evolved into much more than a staying test; it is now the definitive mid-winter battleground for the world’s elite long-distance thoroughbreds.
Archie Brookes
Feb 1110 min read
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