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The World Stage

Spotlighting the world’s biggest racing clashes and the stars who define them. In-depth previews, international form analysis, and expert insight on how top horses from Japan, Europe, Australia, and beyond measure up on the global stage.

Calandagan: The Aga Khan's Red Flag in the Land of the Rising Sun

The 45th running of the Japan Cup at Tokyo Racecourse is more than a late-season Group 1. It is a test of global breeding philosophies, a referendum on two decades of Japanese dominance, and a stage where one foreign challenger attempts to break a long-standing barrier.

The World Stage

Archie Brookes

1 day ago6 min read

Arc 2025: The Showdown at Longchamp – Glory, Heartbreak, and History on the Line

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is not simply another stop on the racing calendar; it is widely regarded as the pinnacle of middle-distance turf competition, drawing together the finest horses from Europe, Asia, and beyond.

The World Stage

Archie Brookes

Oct 19 min read

Croix du Nord: Japanese Derby Champion Sets Sights on Paris and the Arc

Croix du Nord, Japan’s leading three-year-old colt and the 2025 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) winner, will make his European debut this Sunday in the Prix du Prince d’Orange (G3, 2000m) at Longchamp. This race will serve as his only continental prep before the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 5, where he carries the burden of national ambition: to achieve what no Japanese horse has yet done - win the Arc.

The World Stage

Archie Brookes

Sep 106 min read

Shin Emperor: Japan's Irish Challenger With Eyes on the Arc

When Shin Emperor contests the 2025 Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, he enters not only as a colt of exceptional pedigree and promise, but also as a central figure in Japan’s ongoing pursuit of victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. This year, however, the challenge is shared: three other Japanese contenders are also being aimed at the Arc, highlighting the nation’s increasing influence on the European racing stage.

The World Stage

Archie Brookes

Sep 95 min read

Byzantine Dream’s Arc Bid Begins with Prix Foy Test

Japan’s late-maturing stayer Byzantine Dream enters the G2 Prix Foy (2400m) as a pivotal stage in his preparation for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Though rarely a direct predictor of Arc success, the Foy remains an essential diagnostic: a race that reveals fitness, tactical options, and course aptitude at the very venue of Europe’s most prestigious middle-distance contest.

The World Stage

Archie Brookes

Sep 25 min read