Whale Capture Lands Japan's Victoria Mile

Knocking on the door for a grade I victory since she was 2, Whale Capture broke through in her sixth attempt May 13, winning Japan's Victoria Mile by a half-length at Tokyo Racecourse.

Real Impact Surprises in Japan's Yasuda Kinen

Real Impact became the first 3-year-old to win the Yasuda Kinen (Jpn-I), the final leg of the Asian Mile Challenge, when he upset the brilliant filly Apapane in the $2.4 million race at Tokyo Racecourse June 5.

The Week In Photos: May 18, 2011

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Apapane Stops Buena Vista in Victoria Mile

Apapane spoiled Buena Vista's quest for a repeat success in the $2.2 million Victoria Mile (Jpn-I), taking the lead with 50 meters to run and holding off the the powerful charge of the favorite by a neck at Tokyo May 15.

Snow Fairy Has the Magic in Japan's QE II Cup

British raider Snow Fairy, winner of the Investec Oaks (Eng-I) this summer, produced a decisive four-length win in Japan's $2.1 million Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (Jpn-I) at Kyoto Racecourse Nov. 14.

Classic Drama for Apapane and Saint Emilion

The first-ever Japanese group I dead heat will forever join Apapane and Saint Emilion in racing history.

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.

Apapane Captures Japan's One Thousand Guineas

Favored Apapane overtook pacesetter Oken Sakura in the final strides to claim the 70th running of the Oka Sho (Jpn-I), Japan's equivalent of the English One Thousand Guineas at Hanshin Racecourse April 11.

Vodka Repeats as Japan Horse of the Year

For the second year in a row, top race mare Vodka was voted Horse of the Year in Japan, becoming the first female to win the title twice.