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Grape Brandy Swoops to February Stakes Win

Grape Brandy Swoops to February Stakes Win

Espoir City appeared on his way to a second February Stakes (Jpn-I) win Feb. 17 at Tokyo, but Grape Brandy wore him down in the final 100 meters to secure the win in Japan's first top-level race of the season.

 Sunday, February 17, 2013

Dirt Stars to Be Tested in Tokyo Daishoten

After a runner-up effort in the Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I) earlier this month, Wonder Acute returns in the Tokyo Daishoten (Jpn-I) Dec. 29 at Ohi Racecourse in search of a breakthrough win at the top level.

 Friday, December 28, 2012
Nihonpiro Ours Easy Winner of Japan Cup Dirt

Nihonpiro Ours Easy Winner of Japan Cup Dirt

Nihonpiro Ours scored his first win at the top level with a dominant performance in the Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I) on Dec. 2 at Hanshin Racecourse.

 Sunday, December 02, 2012
Young Star Vs. Past Winners in Japan Cup Dirt

Young Star Vs. Past Winners in Japan Cup Dirt

Rising star Roman Legend puts a six-race win streak on the line in the Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I) Dec. 2 at Hanshin Racecourse while facing two previous winners of the race in his group I debut.

 Friday, November 30, 2012
International Field Set for Dubai World Cup

International Field Set for Dubai World Cup

A full field of 14 will go to the post in the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
World Cup Fields Loaded With Elite Runners

World Cup Fields Loaded With Elite Runners

At least 48 grade/group I winners and more than 20 champions or classic winners are expected to meet in what will be the world's richest day of racing, the $27 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program at Meydan March 31.

 Sunday, March 18, 2012
KY-Bred Testa Matta Wins Japan's February

KY-Bred Testa Matta Wins Japan's February

Kentucky-bred Testa Matta came from off the pace to register a two-length win in the $2.45 million February Stakes (Jpn-I) at Tokyo Racecourse Feb. 19.

 Sunday, February 19, 2012
Orfevre Voted Japan's Horse of the Year

Orfevre Voted Japan's Horse of the Year

Orfevre, winner of Japan's Triple Crown, fell one vote short of being a unanimous choice for the Japan Racing Association's Horse of the Year title for 2011.

 Monday, January 23, 2012
Transcend Typifies Wild Rush Record in Japan

Transcend Typifies Wild Rush Record in Japan

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
His pedigree an intricate pattern of Hyperion and Nearctic crosses, Japan Cup Dirt victor Transcend is a running reminder of U.S. breeding's loss of Wild Rush to Japan 8 years ago.

 Thursday, December 15, 2011
Transcend Repeats in Japan Cup Dirt

Transcend Repeats in Japan Cup Dirt

Favored Transcend successfully defended his title in the $3.4 million Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I) Dec. 4, winning a showdown with 2009 victor Espoir City at Hanshin Racecourse.

 Sunday, December 04, 2011
Victoire Pisa Wins Dubai World Cup for Japan

Victoire Pisa Wins Dubai World Cup for Japan

There were tears of joy everywhere at Meydan Racecourse for earthquake ravaged Japan after Victoire Pisa scored a stunning upset over Transcend to give the nation a one-two finish in the $10 million Dubai World Cup.

 Saturday, March 26, 2011
Transcend Popular Winner of February Stakes

Transcend Popular Winner of February Stakes

Coming off his victory in last year's Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I), Transcend proved a popular winner of the February Stakes Feb. 20 at Tokyo Racecourse, tallying by 1 1/2 lengths in the first grade I event of the season.

 Sunday, February 20, 2011
No Catching Transcend in Japan Cup Dirt

No Catching Transcend in Japan Cup Dirt

Favored Transcend went gate to wire in spite of pressure to win the $3 million Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I) by a neck at Hanshin Racecourse Dec. 5.

 Sunday, December 05, 2010