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The 2026 Kikuka Sho (Race Review)
The first star of a new era has etched their name onto the footnote with help from the veteran who laboured since the country found its new heights.
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The 2026 Shuka Sho (Race Preview)
Just as the sakuras hibernate until spring awakens, so emerges a hero as champions slumber.
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The 2026 Sprinters’ Stakes (Race Review)
History might not repeat itself as much as the adage would have implied, but some mythos proved themselves more prevalent than others.
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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.
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The 2026 Sapporo Kinen (Review)
The champion is defined not by the accolades they achieved, but by the context in which they have won.
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The 2026 Sapporo Kinen (Preview)
In Sapporo, glory shines through proven grounds and neither trophies nor distance will wipe away the effort.
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The 2026 Takarazuka Kinen (Review)
In the midst of a tragedy, there lingers a tale that would last a generation.
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The 2026 Takarazuka Kinen (Preview)
Upsets make tradition, miracles become commonplace, and romance writes history in the Takarazuka Kinen.
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The 2026 Yasuda Kinen (Review)
The best miler doesn’t always boast a flawless race record nor are they the fastest. They do however always step up at the highest of stakes.