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Friday, November 16, 2007

The Japan Cup - Japan's premier horse racing event

The Japan Cup is Japan's premier horse racing event of the year. As part of the World Racing Series, the Japan Cup showcases a wide array of international entries every year.

The Japan Cup is a 2,400 meter left-handed race on turf at the prestigious Tokyo Racecourse in Tokyo for 3-year-olds and above thoroughbreds.

With prize money for the Japan Cup racing almost $4,000,000 US, this race always attracts top class horses, riders and trainers from all around the world.

Dylan Thomas, who ran so ineffectively on the soggy Monmouth Park turf course in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Turf on October 27th, is heading for the $4.8 million Japan Cup (G1) for his final career start.

Three other European horses have accepted invitations, with Halicarnassus and Papal Bull -- first and third in the Arc Trial at Newbury last time -- also possibilities along with German ace Saddex.

As part of the World Racing Series, the Japan Cup is formally recognized as one of the world's premier racing events.

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