• Shirankedo, winner of the 2025 Niigata Kinen. Original source: https://en.netkeiba.com//news/news_detail.html?id=2686

    The 2026 Niigata Kinen (Race Preview)

    Nearing the end of the summer season, a few more jewels await the runners in the lead-up to some of the biggest blockbusters of the year.


  • Shake Your Heart, winner of the 2026 Sapporo Kinen. Picture by Masakazu Takahashi. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com/news/news_detail.html?id=4071.

    The 2026 Sapporo Kinen (Review)

    The champion is defined not by the accolades they achieved, but by the context in which they have won.


  • Jack D'Or, winner of the 2022 Sapporo Kinen. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/horse_photo_detail.html?horse_id=2018100274&photo_id=61823

    The 2026 Sapporo Kinen (Preview)

    In Sapporo, glory shines through proven grounds and neither trophies nor distance will wipe away the effort.


  • Meisho Tabaru, the winner of the 2026 Takarazuka Kinen. Photo by: Kosuke Ishiyu. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com//news/news_detail.html?id=3851

    The 2026 Takarazuka Kinen (Review)

    In the midst of a tragedy, there lingers a tale that would last a generation.


  • Equinox, the winner of the 2024 Takarazuka Kinen. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/horse_photo_detail.html?horse_id=2019105219&photo_id=122316

    The 2026 Takarazuka Kinen (Preview)

    Upsets make tradition, miracles become commonplace, and romance writes history in the Takarazuka Kinen.


  • Lovcen surging to win the 2026 Japanese Derby. Photo by: Masakazu Takahashi. Original link: https://www.racingpost.com/bloodstock/news/international/we-have-a-lot-to-look-forward-to-lovcen-sets-up-triple-crown-bid-with-brave-japanese-derby-victory-azWzW9U34oYD/

    The 2026 Japanese Derby (Review)

    Many worked their hardest. Many gave their all. But only one will be crowned. The Japanese Derby is over. And the legend continues onward in making history.


  • Do Deuce crossing the finish line to win the 2022 Japanese Derby. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/horse_photo_detail.html?horse_id=2019105283&photo_id=131659

    The 2026 Japanese Derby (Preview)

    Up to 18 will enter the Japanese Derby. Only 1 will run out as a winner. The Derby is the ultimate exam on who is the best of their generation.


  • The instantly iconic image of Juryoku Pierrot and her jockey Seina Imamura crossing the finish line to victory. By Masakazu Takahashi. Original link: https://www.racingpost.com/news/reports/history-made-in-tokyo-as-22-year-old-rider-becomes-first-japanese-woman-to-win-domestic-grade-1-acJuu0r9Ztdd/

    The 2026 Japanese Oaks (Review)

    Those who doubted the fillies or mares, the women who work as grooms or vets, or as jockeys or trainers will fall victim to their might.


  • Liberty Island, the winner of the 2023 Japanese Oaks and Triple Tiara champion. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/horse_photo_detail.html?horse_id=2020103656&photo_id=108060

    The 2026 Japanese Oaks (Preview)

    The premiere race for 3-year old fillies lies in wait for anyone to become one of the faces of Japanese horseracing in the years to come.