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Horse of the Week

One horse. One week. One standout performance. Celebrating the equine athlete that defined the last seven days of racing.

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.

Horse of the Week

Archie Brookes

May 183 min read

Horse of the Week #6: Exceed - The Sister of Equinox Launches Her Own Legacy

At Tokyo Racecourse on October 12, 2025, the thoroughbred world witnessed a performance that seamlessly blended expectation and execution. Exceed, a two-year-old filly and full sister to the celebrated Equinox, announced her arrival with a commanding victory in her maiden race over 2000 meters. Her performance showcased the intersection of elite breeding, composure, and athleticism - the hallmarks of a future champion.

Horse of the Week

Archie Brookes

Oct 13, 20254 min read

Horse of the Week #5: Deep Monster’s Breakthrough Group Win - The Veteran Who Finally Arrived

Welcome back to the Horse of the Week series on archiebrookesracing.net, where we spotlight performances that combine athletic precision, tactical awareness, and long-term conditioning. This week’s focus is on Deep Monster, a seasoned seven-year-old whose victory in the Kyoto Daishoten (G2) marked a pivotal moment in his career - a triumph shaped by persistence, refined training, and flawless race execution.

Horse of the Week

Archie Brookes

Oct 6, 20254 min read

Horse of the Week #4: Win Carnelian’s Historic Sprinters Stakes Triumph

Welcome back to our Horse of the Week series on archiebrookesracing.net, where we spotlight standout performances from Japan’s racing scene. This week, the honour goes to the veteran Win Carnelian, who stunned at Nakayama in Sunday’s G1 Sprinters Stakes to deliver both a career-defining result and a long-awaited milestone for his jockey.

Horse of the Week

Archie Brookes

Sep 29, 20253 min read

Horse of the Week #3: Eri King Stakes Kikuka Sho Claim in Style

Welcome back to our Horse of the Week series on archiebrookesracing.net, where we spotlight standout performances from Japan's racing scene. This week, the honour goes to the exciting Eri King, who laid down a marker for the Group 1 Kikuka Sho next month, emulating his sire, Kizuna, in the process.

Horse of the Week

Archie Brookes

Sep 22, 20253 min read

Magna Victor winning on debut at Hanshin.

Horse of the Week #2: Magna Victor Cruises to Dominant Debut Win

Welcome back to our Horse of the Week series on archiebrookesracing.net, where we spotlight standout performances from Japan's racing scene. This week, the honour goes to the brilliant newcomer Magna Victor, whose jaw-dropping debut at Hanshin on Saturday instantly marked him as a colt with the potential to shake up the dirt division - not just in Japan, but possibly beyond.

Horse of the Week

Archie Brookes

Sep 8, 20255 min read

Horse of the Week #1: Shirankedo Storms Home in the G3 Niigata Kinen

Welcome to the debut of our Horse of the Week series on archiebrookesracing.net. Here, we spotlight a horse whose performance in Japan’s racing scene deserves the spotlight. This week, we celebrate Shirankedo, the spirited five-year-old mare who stormed home to win the G3 Niigata Kinen with flair.

Horse of the Week

Archie Brookes

Sep 2, 20253 min read