Japan claimed a first ever victory in the Dubai World Cup as Victoire Pisa led home a one-two for the nation at Meydan yesterday.

ESKENDEREYA has been ruled out of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs after suffering a setback.

Top international trainer Mike de Kock will unleash the first of his small British string at Sandown on Thursday in the Betfair Henry II Stakes.

Mick Kinane was the toast of Hong Kong today with a brilliant Group One double for trainer John Moore at Sha Tin.