Horses from Japan have enjoyed worldwide success the past few years in the Breeders’ Cup, Saudi Cup, Dubai World Cup and other events, but the Kentucky Derby has been another story. It’s a small ...

Shohei, by Saturnalia , is one of 18 runners in the 92nd running of the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby-G1) June 1. Though "Shohei" is a common male name in Japan, the horse was named after Shohei Ohtani ...

Shohei and Energico feature among the leading contenders for the Kikuka Sho, the final leg of the Japanese Triple Crown.

The pair of Japanese horses entered in the Kentucky Derby turned in their final work on the Churchill Downs dirt track on Tuesday, with mostly rest ahead prior to race day in Louisville, Ky. Admire ...

For the third consecutive year, Japan-based horses will participate in the Kentucky Derby (G1). As talented runners continue to arrive each year from Japan, the same statement can be heard Derby week ...

Japan's Road to the Kentucky Derby comes to an end this weekend with the fourth and final event, the Fukuryu Stakes. There are 40-20-12-8-4 Kentucky Derby Qualifying points awarded to the top five ...

The Kentucky Derby is one of horse racing’s elite events. Every year the Run for the Roses is filled with rags-to-riches stories of success, whether that’s the horses themselves or the connections who ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Will this be the year a horse from Japan wins the Kentucky Derby? There’s a woman from Nashville who’s here for her third Derby on behalf of Japan. “I’m living proof whatever ...