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Ascot chosen for ‘highlight of summer’ with Japan Cup one-two set for £2m King George

The Mirror 29 Dec 2025
Masquerade Ball, beaten a head by Calandagan, could have a rematch with the French champion in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in July ... .
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Experience the Japan Cup

Bloodhorse 04 Dec 2025
America’s Best Racing traveled to Japan for an unforgettable 45th edition of the Japan Cup at Tokyo Race Course. Race caller Murray Johnson explained that the Japan Cup is both a celebration of the races and the racehorses in Japan ... .
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Francis-Henri Graffard reflects on the Japan Cup success of Calandagan

Sporting Life 01 Dec 2025
Francis-Henri Graffard has described the Japan Cup success of Calandagan as "very special" following the horse’s record-breaking success in the Tokyo spectacle.
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Calandagan Edges Masquerade Ball by a Head in Japan Cup

Bloodhorse 30 Nov 2025
The world's top-rated horse, Calandagan, was all out to defeat Japan's best, Masquerade Ball, by a head at the end of the 1 1/2 miles of the Japan Cup (G1) Nov. 30 at Tokyo Racecourse ... .
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Calandagan ends overseas Japan Cup win drought

Taipei Times 30 Nov 2025
French-trained Calandagan yesterday became the first overseas horse in 20 years to win the Japan Cup in a thriller, edging Masquerade Ball by a nose in a record time ... Cup at Tokyo Racecourse yesterday.
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Calandagan conquers Japan Cup with hard fought win in Tokyo

Sporting Life 30 Nov 2025
Calandagan completed a remarkable campaign with victory in Sunday's Japan Cup, setting a new record time in the Tokyo Group 1 ... HE'S DONE IT! CALANDAGAN WINS THE JAPAN CUP IN A RECORD TIME! ...
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Japan Cup preview: David Johnson on Calandagan's bid for glory

Sporting Life 29 Nov 2025
Timeform Lead Flat Analyst David Johnson previews Calandagan's bid for Japan Cup glory on Sunday morning ... the Japan Cup at 6.40am on Sunday morning, live on both Racing TV and Sky Sports Racing.
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Calandagan Puts No. 1 Rating on the Line in Japan Cup

Bloodhorse 28 Nov 2025
Calandagan is the world's top-rated horse and rides a string of three straight group 1 wins but faces one more challenge this season—the Nov. 30 Japan Cup ... .
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Calandagan settles in ahead of Japan Cup bid

Sporting Life 27 Nov 2025
Calandagan faces a stern test of his neve, almost as much as his ability, in Sunday's Japan Cup, according to trainer Francis Graffard ... Now Calandagan's sights are set on this Sunday's Japan Cup, ...
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Calandagan could lead attack on Warrior, but Japan Cup comes first

South China Morning Post 26 Nov 2025
... Group One Japan Cup (2,400m) and is considered a slim chance of actually making it to Sha Tin.
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What to Know About and How to Watch the 2025 Japan Cup

Bloodhorse 26 Nov 2025
The Japan Cup is held on turf at a distance of 2,400 meters, or about 1 1/2 miles. It boasts a purse comparable to the Breeders' Cup Classic, with about 1.09 billion yen equaling about $7.2 million ... .
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Who was Gentildonna? Japan Cup 2012 racehorse hero passes away at 16 as tributes pour in from racing world

The Times of India 26 Nov 2025
She also made history when she became the first three-year-old filly to win the Japan Cup in 2012 ... She lost a few more races that year but still made history by winning the Japan Cup again, this time by a very tiny margin.
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Calandagan Atop Global Rankings, Gears Up for Japan Cup

Bloodhorse 13 Nov 2025
Calandagan, the highest rated horse in the world according to Longines' World's Best Racehorse Rankings, will be the sole international challenger for the Japan Cup (G1) at the end of the month and is preparing for his trip to Tokyo ... .
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Japan Cup likely for Champion Stakes winner Calandagan

Sporting Life 21 Oct 2025
Calandagan is set for a journey to East Asia for next month's Japan Cup in Tokyo following Saturday's stunning Champion Stakes win at Ascot ... "If we have one more run this year it will be this race (Japan Cup).".
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Japan Cup likely for Champion Stakes winner Calandgan

Sporting Life 20 Oct 2025
Calandagan is set for a journey to East Asia for next month's Japan Cup in Tokyo following Saturday's stunning Champion Stakes win at Ascot ... "If we have one more run this year it will be this race (Japan Cup).".
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