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2023.09.21

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Sep. 20)
2023.09.20

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Sprinters Stakes (G1)
2023.09.15

Appointment of JRA’s new President and CEO
2023.09.12

Shintani's duo dominates Korea Cup & Sprint
2023.09.01

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Aug. 31)
2023.08.27

Mirai Iwata Follows His Father’s Footsteps to Claim This Year’s World All-Star Jockeys | view video - 3rd leg | view video - 4th leg | view video - Closing ceremony
2023.08.26

2023 WASJ - Team JRA Excelled Team WAS by 20 Points after Day One | view video - 1st leg | view video - 2nd leg
2023.08.25

The 2023 World All-Star Jockeys Welcomes International Participants at Sapporo
2023.08.18

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Aug. 17)
2023.08.17

Exclusive Topics for Horse Racing in Japan - Summer Edition -
2023.08.17

King of Sports (A Guide to JRA)
2023.08.16

Moreira receives short-term JRA Jockey's License
2023.08.16

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Aug. 15)
2023.08.09

2023 World All-Star Jockeys - outline and jockey profiles
2023.07.19

Ho receives short-term JRA Jockey's License
2023.07.18

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - July 17)
2023.07.14

NAR Statistics 2022
2023.07.14

2023 JPN Thoroughbred Rankings (Jan. 1 to Jun. 30)
2023.07.13

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - July 12)
2023.07.06

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - July 5)
2023.06.29

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - June 28)
2023.06.25

Equinox Extends His G1 Winning Streak to Four in the All-Star Takarazuka Kinen | view video |
2023.06.24

Takarazuka Kinen (G1) - Morning Line (as of June 24)
2023.06.24

JRA Race Programme [Takarazuka Kinen (G1) day races - June 25]
2023.06.23

Takarazuka Kinen (G1) Training Report [Video, English subtitles]
2023.06.23

Takarazuka Kinen (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.06.23

Takarazuka Kinen (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.06.20

Takarazuka Kinen (G1) - Preview
2023.06.19

Takarazuka Kinen (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.06.19

Takarazuka Kinen (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.06.15

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - June 14)
2023.06.14

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Takarazuka Kinen (G1)
2023.06.04

Songline Defends Yasuda Kinen Title | view video |
2023.06.03

Yasuda Kinen (G1) - Morning Line (as of June 3)
2023.06.03

JRA Race Programme [Yasuda Kinen (G1) day races - June 4]
2023.06.02

Yasuda Kinen (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.06.02

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - June 1)
2023.06.02

Yasuda Kinen (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.06.01

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - May 31)
2023.05.31

Nominated Horse from Overseas - Takarazuka Kinen (G1)
2023.05.30

Yasuda Kinen (G1) - Preview
2023.05.29

Yasuda Kinen (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.05.29

Yasuda Kinen (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.05.28

Tastiera Conquers Second Leg of Triple Crown - Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) | view video |
2023.05.27

Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (G1) - Morning Line (as of May 27)
2023.05.27

JRA Race Programme [Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (G1) day races - May 28]
2023.05.26

Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.05.26

Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.05.24

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Yasuda Kinen (G1)
2023.05.23

Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (G1) - Preview
2023.05.22

Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.05.22

Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.05.21

Liberty Island Lands Second Jewel with Overwhelming Victory in Yushun Himba | view video |
2023.05.20

Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (G1) - Morning Line (as of May 20)
2023.05.20

JRA Race Programme [Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (G1) day races - May 21]
2023.05.19

Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.05.19

Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.05.17

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (G1)
2023.05.16

Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (G1) - Preview
2023.05.15

Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.05.15

Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.05.14

Songline Claims Second G1 Title in This Year’s Victoria Mile | view video |
2023.05.13

Victoria Mile (G1) - Morning Line (as of May 13)
2023.05.13

JRA Race Programme [Victoria Mile (G1) day races - May 14]
2023.05.12

First Nominated Horse from Overseas - Takarazuka Kinen (G1)
2023.05.12

Victoria Mile (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.05.12

Victoria Mile (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.05.10

Nominated Horse from Overseas - Yasuda Kinen (G1)
2023.05.10

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (G1)
2023.05.09

Victoria Mile (G1) - Preview
2023.05.08

Valiant Derma Sotogake runs to 6th in Kentucky Derby after stuttering start; Mandarin Hero 12th
2023.05.08

Victoria Mile (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.05.08

Victoria Mile (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.05.07

Champagne Color Stuns in NHK Mile Cup | view video |
2023.05.06

NHK Mile Cup (G1) - Morning Line (as of May 6)
2023.05.06

Cruzeiro do Sul scratched from NHK Mile Cup
2023.05.06

JRA Race Programme [NHK Mile Cup (G1) day races - May 7]
2023.05.05

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - May 4)
2023.05.05

NHK Mile Cup (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.05.05

NHK Mile Cup (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.05.04

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - May 3)
2023.05.03

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - May 2)
2023.05.02

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Victoria Mile (G1)
2023.05.02

NHK Mile Cup (G1) - Preview
2023.05.02

Prognosis finishes second in QEII, Aguri makes board in Chairman's Sprint
2023.05.01

NHK Mile Cup (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.04.30

Four-Year-Old Justin Palace Claims First G1 Title in Tenno Sho (Spring) | view video |
2023.04.29

Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1) - Morning Line (as of April 29)
2023.04.29

JRA Race Programme [Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1) day races - April 30]
2023.04.28

Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.04.28

Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.04.27

First Nominated Horse from Overseas - Yasuda Kinen (G1)
2023.04.27

NHK Mile Cup (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.04.26

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 NHK Mile Cup (G1)
2023.04.25

Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1) - Preview
2023.04.24

Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.04.24

Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.04.22

Newly remodeled Kyoto Racecourse grand opening
2023.04.20

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Apr. 19)
2023.04.19

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1)
2023.04.17

Going gets tough for Ho O Amazon, finishes 7th in All Aged Stakes at Randwick
2023.04.16

Sol Oriens Claims Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) Victory in Third Start | view video |
2023.04.15

Irogotoshi Shows Stamina Romping to Nakayama Grand Jump Win | view video |
2023.04.15

Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1) - Morning Line (as of April 15)
2023.04.15

JRA Race Programme [Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1) day races - April 16]
2023.04.14

Damian Lane receives short-term JRA Jockey's License
2023.04.14

Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.04.14

Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.04.13

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Apr. 12)
2023.04.11

Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1) - Preview
2023.04.10

Santa Anita Derby - Mandarin Hero just misses out on Santa Anita shocker
2023.04.10

Unicorn Lion shows heart in 5th-place effort in Queen Elizabeth Stakes
2023.04.10

Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.04.10

Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.04.09

Liberty Island Turns in Convincing Victory as Race Favorite in Oka Sho | view video |
2023.04.08

Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) (G1) - Morning Line (as of April 8)
2023.04.08

JRA Race Programme [Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) (G1) day races - April 9]
2023.04.07

Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.04.07

Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.04.06

Nominated Horse from Overseas - Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1)
2023.04.05

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1)
2023.04.04

Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) (G1) - Preview
2023.04.03

Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.04.03

Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.04.02

Jack d’Or Claims Wire-to-Wire Victory in 2023 Osaka Hai | view video |
2023.04.01

Osaka Hai (G1) - Morning Line (as of April 1)
2023.04.01

JRA Race Programme [Osaka Hai (G1) day races - April 2]
2023.03.31

Osaka Hai (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.03.31

Osaka Hai (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.03.29

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) (G1)
2023.03.28

Osaka Hai (G1) - Preview
2023.03.27

Osaka Hai (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.03.27

Rising Suns: Ushba Tesoro lifts Dubai World Cup, Equinox stuns in Sheema Classic as Japan take over Meydan
2023.03.27

Osaka Hai (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.03.26

First Force Lands Upset Victory in Takamatsunomiya Kinen | view video |
2023.03.25

Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) - Morning Line (as of March 25)
2023.03.25

JRA Race Programme [Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) day races - March 26]
2023.03.24

Dubai World Cup Day - Japan 26 set sights on Meydan six
2023.03.24

Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.03.24

Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.03.23

First Nominated Horse from Overseas - Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1)
2023.03.23

Exclusive Topics for Horse Racing in Japan - Spring Edition -
2023.03.21

Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) - Preview
2023.03.20

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Osaka Hai (G1)
2023.03.20

Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.03.20

Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.03.17

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Mar. 16)
2023.03.16

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Mar. 15)
2023.03.15

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Mar. 14)
2023.03.14

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1)
2023.03.06

Summary of thoroughbred sales in 2022
2023.03.06

Summary of sires results for 2022
2023.03.06

2023 Sales Dates in Japan
2023.03.02

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Mar. 1)
2023.02.27

Panthalassa lands Saudi Cup amid Japan hat-trick on Saudi Cup day
2023.02.24

Saudi Cup Day - Japan 20 set sights on King Abdulaziz five
2023.02.19

Favorite Lemon Pop Claims Dirt G1 Title—February Stakes | view video |
2023.02.18

February Stakes (G1) - Morning Line (as of February 18)
2023.02.18

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 18)
2023.02.18

JRA Race Programme [February Stakes (G1) day races - February 19]
2023.02.17

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 17)
2023.02.17

February Stakes (G1) - Comments from runners' connections
2023.02.17

February Stakes (G1) - Barrier Draw
2023.02.16

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 16)
2023.02.15

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 15)
2023.02.14

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 14)
2023.02.14

February Stakes (G1) - Preview
2023.02.13

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 13)
2023.02.13

February Stakes (G1) - Nominated Horse Ratings
2023.02.13

February Stakes (G1) - Data Analysis
2023.02.12

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 12)
2023.02.11

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 11)
2023.02.10

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 10)
2023.02.10

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Feb. 9)
2023.02.10

Racing Statistics 2022 (JRA)
2023.02.09

February Stakes (G1) - Training Report of Foreign Entries (as of February 9)
2023.02.08

Past Performance of the Nominated Horses - 2023 February Stakes (G1)
2023.02.02

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Feb. 1)
2023.01.26

2022 JRA Awards: Equinox Overwhelms Voting for JRA's 2022 Horse of the Year Title
2023.01.26

Results of Principal Dirt Races (NAR - Jan. 25)
2023.01.19

GII rating for Shion Stakes; listed rating for Niigata Himba Stakes
2023.01.18

2022 JPN Thoroughbred Rankings (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31)
2023.01.17

2022 NAR Grand Prix
2023.01.12

General admission to JRA racecourse for first half 2023
2023.01.12

First Nominated Horses from Overseas - February Stakes (G1)
2023.01.10

Winners of the 2022 JRA Awards announced
2023.01.04

Bachelot, Egan receive short-term JRA Jockey's License

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