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Meisho Mambo Roars Back to Win Japanese Oaks

Meisho Mambo Roars Back to Win Japanese Oaks

Coming in off a dismal effort in the Oka Sho (Jpn-I, Japanese One Thousand Guineas) last month, lightly regarded Meisho Mambo emphatically rebounded to win the Yushun Himba (Jpn-I, Japanese Oaks) May 19 at Tokyo Racecourse.

 2 days ago
Gentildonna Romps in Tokyo's Japanese Oaks

Gentildonna Romps in Tokyo's Japanese Oaks

Gentildonna romped to victory in the Yushun Himba (Jpn-I), or Japanese Oaks, in race-record time at Tokyo Racecourse May 20, giving the 3-year-old the first two jewels of the nation's Triple Crown for fillies.

 Sunday, May 20, 2012
Erin Court Springs Surprise in Japanese Oaks

Erin Court Springs Surprise in Japanese Oaks

Making her first start in a group I event, Erin Court held off a pair of strong challenges to win the $2.3 million Yushun Himba, or Japanese Oaks, at rainy Tokyo Racecourse May 22.

 Sunday, May 22, 2011
Japanese Oaks Ends in a Dead Heat

Japanese Oaks Ends in a Dead Heat

The first dead heat in a grade I race in Japanese history took place May 23 when favored Apapane and Saint Emilion battled to a draw in the $2.2 million Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) at a rainy and soggy Tokyo Racecourse.

 Sunday, May 23, 2010

Desormeaux Aboard For Historic Japanese Oaks Win

Kent Desormeaux made history at Tokyo Racecourse Sunday when he brought Lady Pastel from far back to post a neck win in a thrilling stretch drive of the filly classic Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks, Jpn-I). With the win, Desormeaux, who is only the second foreigner to ride in a classic race in Japan, became the first to win one.

 Monday, May 21, 2001