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, and the excitement from the 80,000-plus fans in attendance is palpable.
European invader Calandagan edged local fan favorite Masquerade Ball by a head after a thrilling battle to the finish line to become the first international Japan Cup victor since Alkaased in 2005. Calandagan broke the stakes record of Almond Eye by completing the 2,400 meters (about 1 ½ miles) in 2:20.30.
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