Race Reviews & Results– category –
Post-race analysis, replays, and future prospects. We analyze why the winner won and identify horses to watch next time.
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Shinzan Kinen (G3) 2026 Results: Thunderstruck’s Record-Breaking Win – A Veterinarian’s Analysis on Physiology and Temperament
https://youtu.be/ayq_6Y-4wT0?si=mQTdX3hN_c8j-XK8 The 60th Shinzan Kinen (G3) is traditionally the first major stepping stone for three-year-olds aiming for the Spring Classics. As I sat down to write my preview article earlier this week,... -
[Post-Race Analysis] Fairy Stakes (G3) 2026: Why Black Chalice Defied the Odds & Validated Our Prediction
By Dr. Toku (Veterinarian & Racing Analyst) Date: January 11, 2026 | Location: Nakayama Racecourse The "Fairy Stakes Curse" remains a formidable legend for betting favorites, but for astute followers of biomechanics and veterinary da... -
Nakayama Kimpai (G3) Review – Results, Key Moments, and Analysis
Date: January 4, 2026 Venue: Nakayama Racecourse Distance: 2,000m (Turf) The Japanese racing calendar for 2026 kicked off in dramatic fashion at Nakayama Racecourse on Sunday. The 75th running of the Nakayama Kimpai (G3) delivered a fini... -
[Race Review] 64th Sports Nippon Sho Kyoto Kimpai (G3): A New Year’s Revelation of Speed and Strategy
January 4, 2026 | Kyoto Racecourse In Japanese horse racing culture, there is an old saying: "Ichinen no kei wa Kimpai ni ari"—"The plan for the year lies in the Gold Cup." It suggests that the results of the first racing day set the ton... -
Home Turf Glory: Dictyon and Takayuki Yano Stun JRA Heavyweights to Claim 2025 Tokyo Daishoten Title
The air at Oi Racecourse (TCK) is always thick with anticipation during the year-end Grand Prix, but the 71st running of the Tokyo Daishoten (G1) on December 29, 2025, delivered a climax that defied the odds and ignited the local crowd. ... -
[Results] Museum Mile Defies Distance Doubters to Claim the 70th Arima Kinen
By Dr. Toku Veterinarian & Senior Analyst, Japan Racing Daily Date: December 29, 2025 What a way to close the curtain on the 2025 JRA season! The atmosphere at Nakayama Racecourse was electric on Sunday for the 70th Arima Kinen (The ...
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