Article by Jon Lees: Japan: Royal Ascot success remains a significant omission on Japan’s national horse racing CV – but Dubai Sheema Classic winner Shahryar will bid to fill the gap in June in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, the first £1m race ever to be run at the royal meeting.
“As the level of Japanese racehorses has increased over the years, I’ve been really proud to showcase it on the global stage,” trainer Yoshito Yahagi said.