Japan Racing Daily

By Dr. Toku, DVM, Senior Analyst for Japan Racing Daily In the global landscape of horse racing, few events rival the emotional intensity and sheer spectacle of the Arima Kinen (G1). While the Japan Cup showcases international prestige, ...

By Dr. Toku, Horse Racing Historian In the colorful world of Umamusume Pretty Derby, few characters command the screen quite like King Halo. With her high-pitched "Ohoho!" laugh, aristocratic demeanor, and entourage, she initially appear...

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. ...

By Dr. Toku (DVM & Racing Analyst) In the pantheon of Japanese horse racing, there are winners, there are champions, and then there are legends that transcend the sport. Silence Suzuka belongs to the latter. To call him a racehorse i...

By Dr. Toku Veterinarian & Horse Racing Analyst Before he was the energetic, high-spirited protagonist of the global phenomenon Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Special Week was a colt born into sorrow who grew into a national icon. In the l...

By Dr. Toku (DVM) | Japan Racing Daily Date: December 29, 2025 The final battle of 2025 is here. Welcome to the 71st Tokyo Daishoten (G1). This isn't just another race; it is the "Grand Prix of Dirt Racing," the definitive conclusion to ...

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 ...