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Grade 1 race
Japan Cup
Image:Japan Cup.jpg
ジャパンカップ (Japan Kappu)
Japan's most prestigious horse race
Location Tokyo Racecourse, Fuchu, Tokyo
Inaugurated 1981
Race type Thoroughbred
Website japanracing.jp/
Race information
Distance 2400 meters
(About 12 furlongs / 1 ½ miles)
Track Turf, Left-handed
Qualification 3-y-o & Up, Thoroughbreds
Weight 3-y-o 55 kg \ 4-y-o & up 57kg
Purse ¥533,500,000 (as of 2006)
Bonuses Additional money awarded if winner won in qualified international races; ¥3,500,000 to the winning owner; foreign-invited winner receives invitation to race the Arima Kinen later in year. The Arima Kinen (有馬記念 is a Grade I flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old and above Thoroughbreds run over a distance

The Japan Cup (ジャパンカップ Japan Kappu?, JPN G-1) is the most prestigious horse race run in Japan. Flat races Argentina Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini Gran Premio Estrellas Gran Premio Jockey Club This article is about the sport For other uses see Horserace (drinking game or Horse race (politics. It is contested at the end of November at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo at a distance of 2400 meters (about 1 ½ miles) over the grass. Physical attributes Tokyo Race Course's grass course measures 2083m (1 1/4 miles + 234 feet with two chutes (1800m and 2000m is a city in Tokyo Metropolis Japan. As of 2003 the city has an estimated Population of 236491 and a Population density of 8060 With a purse of ¥533 million (about US $4. 6 million), the Japan Cup is one of the richest horse races in the world.

The Japan Cup is an invitational event. During a relatively short history, the race has established itself as a truly international contest with winners from Japan, North America, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany and Italy.

The Japan Cup has produced some of the most memorable finishes seen in Japanese racing. Along with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Breeders' Cup, the race ranks as one of the great end-of-year events. The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above The Breeders' Cup World Championships is an annual series of Grade I Thoroughbred horse races operated by Breeders' Cup Limited a company formed in 1982

The Japan Racing Association established the Japan Cup as an international invitational race in order for local racehorses to have the opportunity to compete against horses of an international calibre and to promote goodwill within the racing community worldwide. The Japan Racing Association ( Japanese: 日本中央競馬会 Nippon Chūō Keiba Kai, or JRA) is a public company established to operate Chūō Keiba (中央競馬

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Race information

Purse

(Purse value for 2006 running)[1]

Total JPN ¥533,500,000 (about US$4. Physical attributes Tokyo Race Course's grass course measures 2083m (1 1/4 miles + 234 feet with two chutes (1800m and 2000m 6 million)

Bonuses

Bonuses include extra money added to the pot of the Japan Cup winner if they raced in one of the following races and finished likewise:

Finished First (Bonus of ¥ 130,000,000) or Second (Bonus of ¥65,000,000)

Finished First (Bonus of ¥100,000,000)

A horse can only apply for one extra bonus, and will be awarded the higher of the two if applicable (i. The Dubai World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above The Breeders' Cup Turf is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race on turf for three-year-olds and up The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade 1 Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race for 3 years old and older run at a distance of 1¼ miles (2012 m on dirt The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old The Derby Stakes, known colloquially as The Derby or internationally as the Epsom Derby, is considered one of the most prestigious flat Thoroughbred horse races The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland for three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and The Prix du Jockey Club, sometimes referred to as the French Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old The Takarazuka Kinen (宝塚記念 is a Grade I flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old and above Thoroughbreds run over The Arlington Million is a Grade 1 flat horse race in the United States for Thoroughbred horses aged three years and upward The Canadian International Stakes is a $2 million Grade I Canadian Stakes race on Turf for Thoroughbred Racehorses three The WS Cox Plate is a Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late October by the Moonee Valley Racing Club in honour of W The Irish Champion Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or The Grosser Preis von Baden is Germany's most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race. e. if a US-based horse won both the Arlington Million and the Breeders' Cup Classic, the bonus will apply to the latter rather than the former). The Arlington Million is a Grade 1 flat horse race in the United States for Thoroughbred horses aged three years and upward The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade 1 Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race for 3 years old and older run at a distance of 1¼ miles (2012 m on dirt

In addition, if the winner is foreign-based, they also receive an invitation to race in the Arima Kinen later in the year. The Arima Kinen (有馬記念 is a Grade I flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old and above Thoroughbreds run over a distance

Race history

The inaugural running in 1981 was restricted to horses trained in Japan, the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India, as well as ones that were specifically invited. An American mare triumphed as five-year-old Mairzy Doates, trained by John Fulton and partnered by Cash Asmussen, came home a length in front of the Canadian-trained Frost King, with The Very One, another from America, in third. (USA bay Filly 1976 Winnings 33 Starts 12 - 5 - 4 $740573 Won Matchmaker H Cash Asmussen (born March 15, 1962, in Agar, South Dakota) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing Jockey.

A year later restrictions on entry were abolished and the best horses from around the world were invited and the Japan Cup remains an invitational race.

There was again an American-trained victor in 1982, with three-year-old Half Iced getting the better of a thrilling battle with French fillies All Along and April Run by a couple of necks, with Stanerra a length back in fourth. All Along (foaled April 17, 1979; died February 23, 2005) was a champion Thoroughbred Racehorse. April Run (1978-1994 was an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed internationally and who in 1982 was voted a Champion both in France

Stanerra, owned and trained by Irish retail millionaire Frank Dunne, returned to Japan in 1983, having enjoyed a brilliant season in Europe which included winning both the Hardwicke Stakes and the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot. The Hardwicke Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in the United Kingdom for four-year-old and above Thoroughbreds It is run over a The Prince of Wales's Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to Thoroughbreds which are four-years-old or above Ascot Racecourse is an English racecourse located in the village of Ascot, Berkshire used for Thoroughbred horse racing. The tough and courageous mare was partnered by regular jockey Brian Rouse in the third running of the Japan Cup and proved a head too strong for the Japanese-trained Kyoei Promise. It was a very close finish as Esprit Du Nord from France was another head back in third.

The Japanese enjoyed a first home success in 1984 when four-year-old Katsuragi Ace defeated Bedtime, trained in Britain by Major Dick Hern, by a length and a half. William Richard "Dick" Hern, CVO, ( January 20, 1921 – May 22, 2002) was a Thoroughbred racehorse There was further Japanese success in 1985, with the previous year's third Symboli Rudolf defeating Rocky Tiger in good style.

Jupiter Island became the first British raider to capture the Japan Cup the following year when the Clive Brittain-trained seven-year-old just got the better of compatriot Allez Milord, trained by Guy Harwood, by a head under an inspired ride from Pat Eddery. Clive Brittain (born December 15, 1934) is a British race-horse trainer. Guy Harwood is a British racehorse trainer. Harwood was born in Pulborough, West Sussex, in 1939 Patrick James John Eddery, known as Pat Eddery (born 18 March, 1952 in County Kildare, Ireland) is a former Flat racing

The French made their mark in 1987 when the Robert Collet-trained and Alain Lequeux-ridden Le Glorieux came home in front, while the Americans struck for a third time in 1988 with the Robert J. Frankel-trained Pay The Butler, the mount of Chris McCarron. Robert "Bobby" J Frankel (born July 9, 1941 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Thoroughbred Race horse Christopher John "Chris" McCarron (b March 27 1955, Boston Massachusetts) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall

In 1989 and 1990, horses from New Zealand and Australia came out on top. The 1989 renewal fell to the New Zealand six-year-old mare Horlicks when scoring by a neck, while a year later Better Loosen Up struck for Australian trainer David Hayes by a head from French-trained Ode, with another head to Cacoethes, trained by Guy Harwood, who had gone clear only to be caught close home. Horlicks (born 1983 was an outstanding Thoroughbred racemare from New Zealand. Better Loosen Up was one of the great Australian Racehorses of his era and in 1990 achieved international recognition when he became the first from his country to David Hayes (born October 22, 1962) is a prominent Australian Thoroughbred racehorse trainer and son of legendary trainer These two victories did much to promote Southern Hemisphere racing in the international arena.

Veteran American trainer Charlie Whittingham sent out Golden Pheasant to win in 1991. Charles Whittingham ( April 13, 1913 - April 20, 1999) was an American Thoroughbred Race horse trainer Golden Pheasant (foaled 1986 is an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won races in France, England, the United States and Owned by the Los Angeles Kings ice hockey team owner Bruce McNall and his superstar player, Wayne Gretsky, Golden Pheasant gave the USA a fourth Japan Cup victory, while the Japanese took the next three renewals with Tokai Teio (1992), Legacy World (1993) and Marvelous Crown (1994). The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Bruce Patrick McNall (born April 17, 1950 in Arcadia California) is a former American sports executive who once owned the Los Angeles Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player

There had been a number of German challengers for the Japan Cup over the years but it was not until 1995 that a horse from that country proved successful, with five-year-old Lando triumphing under South African-born but British-based jockey Michael Roberts. Michael Roberts (born May 17 1954) is a South African Jockey currently residing in Suffolk, England, with his wife Verna and two daughters

British trainer Michael Stoute landed both the 1996 and 1997 Japan Cups with the supremely tough and talented international campaigners Singspiel - by a nose - and Pilsudski - by a neck - respectively. Sir Michael Ronald Stoute (b October 22, 1945) has been training horses since 1972. Singspiel (born 1992 is an Irish -bred Thoroughbred racehorse. Pilsudski (born 1992 is a British Thoroughbred Racehorse. Out of the mare Cocotte he was sired by Polish Precedent a son of Champion sire

Singspiel, owned and bred by Sheikh Mohammed, won a total of five Group/Grade One events during his career, including the 1996 Canadian International Stakes and the 1997 Dubai World Cup. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( Arabic محمد بن راشد المكتوم) also Sheikh Mohammed ( Honourific) (born July 22, The Canadian International Stakes is a $2 million Grade I Canadian Stakes race on Turf for Thoroughbred Racehorses three The Dubai World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Pilsudski's victory in 1997 came on his final appearance and was his sixth Group/Grade One victory, with others coming in the Grosser Preis von Baden in Germany, the Breeders' Cup Turf and Irish Champion Stakes. The Grosser Preis von Baden is Germany's most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race. The Breeders' Cup Turf is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race on turf for three-year-olds and up The Irish Champion Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or Pilsudski took up stallion duties in Japan but moved to Ireland in 2004.

The Japanese then struck back with victories for El Condor Pasa (1998), Special Week (1999) and T M Opera O (2000). T M Opera O ( テイエムオペラオー, March 13 1996 -) was a Japanese Thoroughbred Racehorse, Sired by Opera

El Condor Pasa led home a Japanese one, two, three in the 18th running - the first time this had happened.

The Sunday Silence colt Special Week, third in 1998, gave Japan's highest profile jockey Yutaka Take his first success in the Japan Cup which is watched by enthusiastic crowds of over 150,000. Sunday Silence ( 1986 - 2002) was an American Thoroughbred race Horse. (born March 15 1969, came from Ritto Shiga, Shiga) is a Japanese Jockey who is a multiple champion in his homeland and won the The Hong Kong-trained Indigenous ran a brilliant race to be second with 1998 Epsom Derby winner High-Rise, racing for Godolphin, in third and 1999 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Montjeu fourth. Indigenous (Chinese 原居民 (1993-2004 was an Irish Thoroughbred Racehorse who also raced in Hong Kong. The Derby Stakes, known colloquially as The Derby or internationally as the Epsom Derby, is considered one of the most prestigious flat Thoroughbred horse races High-Rise (b 3 May 1995) is an Irish-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred race horse, winner of the Epsom Derby in 1998 Godolphin Racing Inc operates Thoroughbred Horse racing stables in Dubai and England. The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above Montjeu (born 1996) is a Thoroughbred horse racing World Champion colt and sire of champions

T M Opera O went into the 2000 Japan Cup unbeaten that year and emerged with his record intact, scoring by a neck from Meisho Doto with Godolphin's fast-finishing Fantastic Light a nose back in third. Fantastic Light (born February 13 1996 is an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who raced out of the United Kingdom.

Jungle Pocket continued the Japanese run of success in 2001, with the winner of the Tokyo Yushun sweeping home under French jockey Olivier Peslier to beat T M Opera O by a neck. The, also called as the is a Japanese Domestic Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old Thoroughbred colts Olivier Peslier (born January 12, 1973 in Château-Gontier, Mayenne Département, France) is a Thoroughbred horse The Japanese also had the next three with Golan, from Sir Michael Stoute's Newmarket stable, in sixth.

In 2002 the Group One contest moved to Nakayama Racecourse while Tokyo Racecourse was being renovated. Physical attributes Nakayama Race Course has two grass courses a dirt course and a jump course The distance was shortened to 2200 meters (about 1 3/8 miles) on the right-handed outer loop course.

Italian-trained challenger Falbrav, ridden by Frankie Dettori, was a nose too good for the American raider Sarafan in another thrilling finish, with Symboli Kris S a neck away in third. Falbrav (born 1998 was a Thoroughbred racehorse bred in Ireland and who raced internationally Lanfranco "Frankie" Dettori, MBE (born December 15, 1970 in Milan) is a Thoroughbred Race horse Jockey It was Dettori's second Japan Cup success as he had previously won on Singspiel in 1996. Falbrav subsequently transferred from Italy to Newmarket, England-based trainer Luca Cumani and went on to take five more Group One contests in 2003. Luca Cumani (born April 7, 1949 in Milan, Italy is an Italian Thoroughbred horse trainer. Group One or Group 1 is the term for Conditions races used in most of the world for the highest level of Thoroughbred racing and Harness racing

For the 2003 renewal, the great contest returned to Fuchu and was won by the Japanese-trained Tap Dance City, who triumphed on soft ground by an amazing nine lengths from That's The Plenty. Symboli Kris S was again third.

The prize stayed in Japan again in 2004. Zenno Rob Roy led home a Japanese 1-2-3 with French ace Olivier Peslier in the saddle. Zenno Rob Roy's Japan Cup success was the middle leg in a run of three Group One wins in Japan.

A photo finish decided the 2005 winner, as Alkaased narrowly beat Heart's Cry for the cup by a nose. A photo finish occurs in a Sporting race, when two (or more competitors cross the finishing line at near the same time This finish gave Heart's Cry his third near miss in a G-1 race. The previous year's winner Zenno Rob Roy placed a third, beating Lincoln by a nose. The race time record was also broken from 1989, with a time of 2m 22. 1s.

Deep Impact won the 2006 running in the penultimate race of his career, helping the Sunday Silence colt to his second consecutive Horse of the Year award in Japan. Deep Impact ( Japanese: ディープインパクト, March 25, 2002 -) is a Japanese racehorse that won seven Japanese Domestic Sunday Silence ( 1986 - 2002) was an American Thoroughbred race Horse.

No horse has yet won the Japan Cup on more than one occasion.

Winners

Year
 Winner
 Age
 Jockey
 Trainer
 Owner
 Time
1981 Mairzy Doates 5 Cash Asmussen John Fulton Arno Schefler 2:25. (USA bay Filly 1976 Winnings 33 Starts 12 - 5 - 4 $740573 Won Matchmaker H Cash Asmussen (born March 15, 1962, in Agar, South Dakota) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing Jockey. 3
1982 Half Iced 3 Don MacBeth Stanley M. Donald MacBeth ( August 29, 1949 - March 1, 1987) was a Canadian Jockey in Thoroughbred Horse racing Hough Bertram R. Firestone 2:27. 1
1983 Stanerra 5 Brian Rouse Frank Dunne Frank Dunne 2:27. 6
1984 Katsuragi Ace 4 Katsuichi Nishiura Kazumi Domon Ichizo Node 2:26. 3
1985 Symboli Rudolf 4 Yukio Okabe Yuji Nohira Symboli Bokujo 2:28. 8
1986 Jupiter Island 7 Pat Eddery Clive Brittain Marquess of Tavistock 2:25. Patrick James John Eddery, known as Pat Eddery (born 18 March, 1952 in County Kildare, Ireland) is a former Flat racing Clive Brittain (born December 15, 1934) is a British race-horse trainer. Henry Robin Ian Russell 14th Duke of Bedford, DL ( January 21, 1940 - June 13, 2003) became better known to the public than most 0
1987 Le Glorieux 3 Alain Lequeux Robert Collet Sieglinde Wolf 2:24. 9
1988 Pay The Butler 4 Chris McCarron Robert J. Frankel Edmund A. Christopher John "Chris" McCarron (b March 27 1955, Boston Massachusetts) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall Robert "Bobby" J Frankel (born July 9, 1941 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Thoroughbred Race horse Gann 2:25. 5
1989 Horlicks 6 Lance O'Sullivan Dave O'Sullivan Graham de Gruchy 2:22. Horlicks (born 1983 was an outstanding Thoroughbred racemare from New Zealand. Lance Anthony O'Sullivan (born August 28, 1963 in New Zealand) was one of New Zealand 's most well-known jockeys now retired 2
1990 Better Loosen Up 5 Michael Clarke David Hayes Gabe Farrah, et al 2:23. Better Loosen Up was one of the great Australian Racehorses of his era and in 1990 achieved international recognition when he became the first from his country to David Hayes (born October 22, 1962) is a prominent Australian Thoroughbred racehorse trainer and son of legendary trainer 2
1991 Golden Pheasant 5 Gary Stevens Charlie Whittingham B McNall & W Gretzky 2:24. Golden Pheasant (foaled 1986 is an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won races in France, England, the United States and Gary Lynn Stevens (born March 6, 1963 in Caldwell Idaho) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Jockey. Charles Whittingham ( April 13, 1913 - April 20, 1999) was an American Thoroughbred Race horse trainer 7
1992 Tokai Teio 4 Yukio Okabe Shoichi Matsumoto Masanori Uchimura 2:24. 6
1993 Legacy World 4 Hiroshi Kawachi Hideyuki Mori Horse Tajima Co. 2:24. 4
1994 Marvelous Crown 4 Katsumi Minai Makoto Osawa Sadao Sasahara 2:23. 6
1995 Lando 5 Michael Roberts Heinz Jentzsch Gestüt Haus Ittlingen 2:24. Michael Roberts (born May 17 1954) is a South African Jockey currently residing in Suffolk, England, with his wife Verna and two daughters 6
1996 Singspiel 4 Frankie Dettori Michael Stoute Sheikh Mohammed 2:23. Singspiel (born 1992 is an Irish -bred Thoroughbred racehorse. Lanfranco "Frankie" Dettori, MBE (born December 15, 1970 in Milan) is a Thoroughbred Race horse Jockey Sir Michael Ronald Stoute (b October 22, 1945) has been training horses since 1972. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( Arabic محمد بن راشد المكتوم) also Sheikh Mohammed ( Honourific) (born July 22, 8
1997 Pilsudski 5 Michael Kinane Michael Stoute Lord Weinstock 2:25. Pilsudski (born 1992 is a British Thoroughbred Racehorse. Out of the mare Cocotte he was sired by Polish Precedent a son of Champion sire Michael Kinane (born June 22, 1959 at Killenaule in County Tipperary, Ireland) is a Flat racing Jockey. Sir Michael Ronald Stoute (b October 22, 1945) has been training horses since 1972. Arnold Weinstock Baron Weinstock ( 29 July, 1924 &ndash 23 July 2002) was an English businessman whom The Guardian 8
1998 El Condor Pasa 3 Masayoshi Ebina Yoshitaka Ninomiya Takashi Watanabe 2:25. 9
1999 Special Week 4 Yutaka Take Toshiaki Shirai Hiroyoshi Usuda 2:25. (born March 15 1969, came from Ritto Shiga, Shiga) is a Japanese Jockey who is a multiple champion in his homeland and won the 5
2000 T M Opera O 4 Ryuji Wada Ichizo Iwamoto Masatsugu Takezono 2:26. T M Opera O ( テイエムオペラオー, March 13 1996 -) was a Japanese Thoroughbred Racehorse, Sired by Opera 1
2001 Jungle Pocket 3 Olivier Peslier Sakae Watanabe Yomoji Saito 2:23. Olivier Peslier (born January 12, 1973 in Château-Gontier, Mayenne Département, France) is a Thoroughbred horse 8
2002 Falbrav * 4 Frankie Dettori Luciano d'Auria Scuderia Rencati 2:12. Falbrav (born 1998 was a Thoroughbred racehorse bred in Ireland and who raced internationally Lanfranco "Frankie" Dettori, MBE (born December 15, 1970 in Milan) is a Thoroughbred Race horse Jockey 2
2003 Tap Dance City 6 Tetsuzo Sato Shozo Sasaki Yushun Horse Syndicate 2:28. 7
2004 Zenno Rob Roy 4 Olivier Peslier Kazuo Fujisawa Shinobu Oosako 2:24. Olivier Peslier (born January 12, 1973 in Château-Gontier, Mayenne Département, France) is a Thoroughbred horse Kazuo Fujisawa (born September 22, 1951 in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan) is a trainer of Thoroughbred Race horses 2
2005 Alkaased 5 Frankie Dettori Luca Cumani Michael Charlton 2:22. Lanfranco "Frankie" Dettori, MBE (born December 15, 1970 in Milan) is a Thoroughbred Race horse Jockey Luca Cumani (born April 7, 1949 in Milan, Italy is an Italian Thoroughbred horse trainer. 1
2006 Deep Impact 4 Yutaka Take Yasuo Ikee Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. 2:25. Deep Impact ( Japanese: ディープインパクト, March 25, 2002 -) is a Japanese racehorse that won seven Japanese Domestic (born March 15 1969, came from Ritto Shiga, Shiga) is a Japanese Jockey who is a multiple champion in his homeland and won the is the President CEO and Representative Director of Zuken Inc 1
2007 Admire Moon 4 Yasunari Iwata Hiroyoshi Matsuda Darley Japan Farm Co. Ltd. 2:24. ( February 23, 2003 -) is a Japanese racehorse who won the 2007 Dubai Duty Free Stakes, Takarazuka Kinen and Japan Cup Yasunari Iwata (岩田康誠born March 12, 1974; from Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture) is a Japanese Jockey who rode the winner Darley Racing is a one of the world's preeminent Thoroughbred Horse racing operations 7

* The 2002 race took place at Nakayama Racecourse over a distance of 2,200 metres. Physical attributes Nakayama Race Course has two grass courses a dirt course and a jump course

Trivia

The Japan Cup is one of the graded races in the horse simulation game Derby Owners Club. Derby Owners Club (DOC is a horse racing simulation arcade game made by Sega-AM3.

See also

References

  1. ^ Japan Cup 2006 The Japan Association for International Horse Racing. The Japan Cup Dirt ( JPN G-1) is a race usually run a day before the Japan Cup. Accessed April 8, 2007

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