A star distaffer ran away with Sunday’s Arima Kinen (G1) at Nakayama – not hot favorite Almond Eye, but 5-1 second choice Lys Gracieux. Fresh off her coup in Australia’s weight-for-age championship, the Cox Plate […]
With Almond Eye skipping her title defense in favor of the December 8 Hong Kong International Races, the Japan Cup (G1) throne is up for grabs at Tokyo on Sunday. […]
U. Carrot Farm’s Lys Gracieux not only earned her ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) by beating males in Sunday’s “Win and You’re In” Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin – the Japanese champion mare […]
Sometimes a champion can earn greater admiration in defeat, and you can file Almond Eye’s loss in Sunday’s Yasuda Kinen (G1) at Tokyo in that category. The record will show that Japan’s unanimous Horse of […]
Japanese Horse of the Year Almond Eye, last seen landing the Dubai Turf (G1) on World Cup night, shortens up to take on specialist milers in Sunday’s Yasuda Kinen (G1) at Tokyo. Although the prestigious […]
Japanese Horse of the Year Almond Eye kicked off her international campaign in style in Saturday’s $6 million Dubai Turf (G1), whetting the appetite for a European feast. Trainer Sakae Kunieda and regular rider Christophe […]
Already a good spot for Japanese runners in recent years, now the $6 million Dubai Turf (G1) has attracted the nation’s most captivating performer in Almond Eye. Japan’s unanimous Horse of the Year makes her […]
A robust Godolphin team captained by defending Dubai World Cup (G1) champion Thunder Snow, a deep American squad led by sprint stars Roy H and Stormy Liberal, and Japanese sensation Almond Eye loom prominently in […]
How to sum up an action-packed year on the international scene with an abundance of memorable developments? A “Top 5” retrospective can try to hit the highlights, but not all. Among those left on the […]
Although racing fans have no shortage of up-and-comers and established stars to look forward to next season, one in particular has taken my eye – ALMOND EYE. The Japanese sensation already brings a portfolio of […]
Copyright © 2024 | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | FAQs