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  • Jantar Mantar, the winner of last year's Yasuda Kinen. Original source: https://en.netkeiba.com//news/news_detail.html?id=2380

    The 2026 Yasuda Kinen (Preview)

    Here is where redemptions are made and dreams are met, when potential soars once again as does the glory that chants the name.

    DumaKid
  • 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.

    DumaKid
  • 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.

    DumaKid
  • 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.

    DumaKid
  • 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.

    DumaKid
  • Embroidery, the winner of the 2026 Victoria Mile. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com//news/news_detail.html?id=3737

    The 2026 Victoria Mile (Review)

    There might not exist a dramatic shake-up in how the underdogs have performed, but the answer lies bare for all to witness.

    DumaKid
  • Vodka, winner of the 2009 Victoria Mile. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/horse_photo_detail.html?horse_id=2004104258&photo_id=2089

    The 2026 Victoria Mile (Preview)

    It is anyone’s game. Its recency and restriction of the horse’s sex makes for a more high-variance condition that’s ripe for any major upsets.

    DumaKid
  • A photo finish between Ask Ikigomi and winner Rodeo Drive in the 2026 NHK Mile Cup. Photographer: Katsutomo Mochiki. Original link: https://en.netkeiba.com//news/news_detail.html?id=3715

    The 2026 NHK Mile Cup (Review)

    There are no underdogs to rise above the ashes, no miracle that redefines being a miler, and yet not a single day goes by without a legacy to boot.

    DumaKid
  • The image of Croix du Nord, the winner of the Spring Tenno Sho this year. Original link for credit: https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/horse_photo_detail.html?horse_id=2022105102&photo_id=82277

    The 2026 Spring Tenno Sho (Review)

    The Spring Tenno Sho is finally over – and history has been made.

    DumaKid