European-based Darley stallions produced 23 individual G1 victories in eight countries in 2016 with Dubawi leading the way and Australian shuttle sires playing their part.

A Kiwi country duo have adjusted well to life in the fast lane in Hong Kong.

This afternoon’s 36th running of the time honoured Japan Cup at Fuchi racecourse in Tokyo has assembled an outstanding line up of local and international stayers.

The past 35 running of the Japan Cup have been won by 21 Japanese horses and the locals are favoured to continue their dominanve over three foreign challengers in Sunday’s premier international contest in Tokyo.

Arc winner Found has been entered for her first start on dirt in the Breeders Cup Classic at Santa Anita by trainer Aidan O’Brien.