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A Paradigm Shift in Japanese Racing: Forever Young and the Evolution of the JRA Horse of the Year Award

The 2025 racing season in Japan represents a seminal moment in the history of the sport, characterised not by traditional turf dominance, but by a significant structural evolution within the Japan Racing Association (JRA). In an unprecedented decision, the selection committee has conferred the title of Horse of the Year upon Forever Young, a specialist in dirt racing.

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Archie Brookes

Jan 65 min read