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41-504: The Japan Cup is an invitational event. During a relatively short history, the race has established itself as an international contest with winners from Japan, North America, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany and Italy. The Japan Cup has produced some of the most memorable finishes seen in Japanese racing. Along with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe , Melbourne Cup and

82-612: A jockey : Most wins by a trainer : Most wins by an owner: Prix de l%27Arc de Triomphe The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris , France , over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles) and scheduled to take place each year, usually on the first Sunday in October. Popularly referred to as

123-572: A G-1 race. The previous year's winner Zenno Rob Roy placed third, beating Lincoln by a nose. Horlick's world record from 1989 was also broken, with an incredible time of 2m 22.1s. Deep Impact won the 2006 running in the penultimate race of his career, helping the Sunday Silence colt to his second consecutive Horse of the Year award in Japan. In the 2009 edition, another photo finish decided

164-572: A Japanese one, two, three in the 18th running - the first time this had happened. The Sunday Silence colt Special Week , third in 1998, gave Japan's highest profile jockey Yutaka Take his first success in the Japan Cup which is watched by enthusiastic crowds of over 150,000. The Hong Kong-trained Indigenous ran a brilliant race to be second with 1998 Epsom Derby winner High-Rise , racing for Godolphin , in third and 1999 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Montjeu fourth. T M Opera O went into

205-578: A couple of necks, with Stanerra a length back in fourth. Stanerra , owned and trained by Irish retail millionaire Frank Dunne , returned to Japan in 1983, having enjoyed a brilliant season in Europe which included winning both the Hardwicke Stakes and the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot . The tough and courageous mare was partnered by regular jockey Brian Rouse in the third running of

246-475: A first home success, through neither two Triple Crown - Mr. C.B. and Symboli Rudolf - were winner, instead unfavoured four-year-old colt Katsuragi Ace , which defeated Bedtime, trained in Britain by Major Dick Hern , by a length and a half, took the title. There was further Japanese success in 1985, with the previous year's third Symboli Rudolf defeating Rocky Tiger in good style. Jupiter Island became

287-518: A length in front of the Canadian-trained Frost King, with The Very One, another from America, in third. A year later restrictions on entry were abolished and the best horses from around the world were invited and the Japan Cup remains an invitational race. There was again an American-trained victor in 1982, with three-year-old Half Iced getting the better of a thrilling battle with French fillies All Along and April Run by

328-565: A nose - and Pilsudski - by a neck - respectively. Singspiel, owned and bred by Sheikh Mohammed , won a total of five Group/Grade One events during his career, including the 1996 Canadian International Stakes and the 1997 Dubai World Cup . Pilsudski's victory in 1997 came on his final appearance and was his sixth Group/Grade One victory. He took up stallion duties in Japan but moved to Ireland in 2004. The Japanese then struck back with victories for El Condor Pasa (1998), Special Week (1999) and T M Opera O (2000). El Condor Pasa led home

369-403: A number of German challengers for the Japan Cup over the years but it was not until 1995 that a horse from that country proved successful, with five-year-old Lando triumphing under South African-born but British-based jockey Michael Roberts . British trainer Michael Stoute landed both the 1996 and 1997 Japan Cups with the supremely tough and talented international campaigners Singspiel - by

410-621: A rapid increase of the prizes for both the "Arc" and its supporting races. By the 1970s, however, the assistance of the lottery had diminished, and the system was finally discontinued after the 1982 running. Since then the "Arc" has had several sponsors, including Trusthouse Forte , CIGA Hotels and Groupe Lucien Barrière . The present sponsor of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) as part of Qatar's international soft power policy. The sponsorship agreement

451-710: A third time in 1988 with the Robert J. Frankel -trained Pay The Butler , the mount of Chris McCarron . In 1989 and 1990, horses from New Zealand and Australia came out on top. The 1989 renewal fell to the New Zealand six-year-old mare Horlicks when scoring by a neck in world record time for 2400 meters. A year later Better Loosen Up struck for Australian trainer David Hayes by a head from French-trained Ode, with another head to Cacoethes, trained by Guy Harwood, who had gone clear only to be caught close home. These two victories did much to promote Southern Hemisphere racing in

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492-526: A training licence in 1966, establishing the Coombelands racing stables. In the 1970s, Harwood developed his stable to become one of the most modern in Britain, introducing such innovations as artificial gallops, American-style barns and a computerised office system. He trained many winners there, including Dancing Brave , winner of the 1986 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and European Horse of the Year for 1986. In 1996 his daughter, Amanda Perrett , took over

533-464: The Allies in 1919. The chosen title had been previously assigned to a minor event at Longchamp. Another suggested title was the "Prix de la Victoire". The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe was first run on Sunday 3 October 1920. The inaugural running was won by Comrade , a three-year-old colt owned by Evremond de Saint-Alary . The winner's prize was 150,000 francs. In 1935, the event secured state funding by

574-496: The Breeders' Cup , the race ranks as one of the great end-of-year events. The Japan Racing Association established the Japan Cup as an international invitational race in order for local racehorses to have the opportunity to compete against horses of an international calibre and to promote goodwill within the racing community worldwide. With the economic crisis of 2008 , the Japanese yen went under 100 yen per dollar, which makes

615-523: The Grand Prix de Paris , an event designed to bring together the best three-year-olds from any country. Thirty years later it introduced the Prix du Conseil Municipal , an international race for the leading horses of different age groups. It was run over 2,400 metres in October, with weights determined by a horse's previous performances. The creation of a third such race was proposed at a committee meeting on 24 January 1920. The new event would complement

656-690: The Hippodrome de Longchamp the 2016 and 2017 editions of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe took place in Chantilly . Most successful horse (2 wins): Leading jockey (6 wins): Leading trainer (8 wins): Leading owner (6 wins): Fastest winning time – Found (2016), 2m 23.61s (at Chantilly) Widest winning margin – Ribot (1956), Sea Bird (1965) and Sakhee (2001), 6 lengths Oldest winning horse – Motrico (1932), aged 7 years Most runners – 30, in 1967 Fewest runners – 7, in 1941 Cadum finished first in 1925, but he

697-434: The "Arc", it is the world's most prestigious all-aged horse race. Its roll of honour features many highly acclaimed horses, and its winners are often subsequently regarded as champions. It is currently the world's seventh-richest turf race and tenth richest horse race on any surface, with a purse of €5,000,000. Over 60,000 visitors attend the "Arc"-Weekend every year and the race itself is broadcast live to 50 countries all over

738-541: The 2000 Japan Cup unbeaten that year and emerged with his record intact, scoring by a neck from Meisho Doto with Godolphin's fast-finishing Fantastic Light a nose back in third. Jungle Pocket continued the Japanese run of success in 2001, with the winner of the Tokyo Yushun sweeping home under French jockey Olivier Peslier to beat T M Opera O by a neck. The Japanese also had the next three with Golan , from Sir Michael Stoute's Newmarket stable, in sixth. In 2002

779-402: The 2007 running to Admire Moon and 3rd in the 2008 running to Screen Hero , in which the latter ran 13th in the 2009 race. The 2010 running ended in controversy when favourite Buena Vista was first past the post, only to be relegated to second behind Rose Kingdom as a result of light interference in the straight. The decision caused much debate around the world as to whether the interference

820-517: The Grand Prix de Paris and serve as a showcase for French thoroughbred breeding. It would have similar characteristics to the Prix du Conseil Municipal, but each horse would compete on equal terms, unpenalised for previous victories. Coming in the wake of World War I, it was decided that the race would be named after the Arc de Triomphe , a famous monument which had been the scene of a victory parade by

861-600: The Group One contest moved to Nakayama Racecourse while Tokyo Racecourse was being renovated. The distance was shortened to 2200 meters (about 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 miles) on the right-handed outer loop course. Therein the Italian-trained challenger Falbrav , ridden by Frankie Dettori , was a nose too good for the American raider Sarafan in another thrilling finish, with Symboli Kris S a neck away in third. It

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902-573: The Japan Cup and proved a head too strong for the Japanese-trained Kyoei Promise . It was a very close finish as Esprit Du Nord from France was another head back in third. The race was officially ranked as International Grade 1 in 1984 (prior 1984 there is no Grading in all races in Japan). The race was highly anticipated as being the first showdown between two Triple Crowns in Japanese racing history. The Japanese did enjoyed

943-601: The Japan Cup the world's second richest turf horse race, after the Melbourne Cup (and third richest horse race of any kind, after the Dubai World Cup ), passing the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, which in 2008 was the world's richest turf race. (Purse value for 2023-onwards running) Total JPN ¥1,085,000,000 (about US$ 8.3 million) Bonuses include extra money added to the pot of the Japan Cup winner, particularly horses trained outside Japan. In 2012 running: In

984-512: The famed stallion and stud Deep Impact, became the seventh mare to take the trophy. In the 2016 running of the race with a seventeen horse field, the Japanese stallion , Kitasan Black , ridden by Yutaka Take , was triumphant at the Cup with Sounds of Earth placing second and Grand Cheval coming in third. In 2017, Cheval Grand which finished 3rd in the cup the year prior returned to win the race, While Rey de Oro took second breaking late to beat out

1025-473: The favorite and defending champion Kitisan Black' who finished 3rd. Meanwhile, the win secured the number one spot in the year's Longines World's best jockey rankings for Grand Cheval's rider Hugh Bowman. The 2018 running of the Japan was won in a record time of 2:20:60 by the filly Almond Eye on firm turf. Ridden by jockey Christophe Lemaire Almond Eye bested the previous track record set in 2005 by Alkaased of 2:22:10 by more than 1 1/2 seconds. Rounding out

1066-652: The first British raider to capture the Japan Cup the following year of 1986 when the Clive Brittain -trained seven-year-old just got the better of compatriot Allez Milord , trained by Guy Harwood , by a head under an inspired ride from Pat Eddery . The French made their mark in 1987 when the Robert Collet -trained and Alain Lequeux -ridden Le Glorieux came home in front, while the Americans struck for

1107-493: The globe. A slogan of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, first used on a promotional poster in 2003, describes the event as " Ce n'est pas une course, c'est un monument " – "It's not a race, it's a monument". The Prix is sponsored by Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, as part of Qatar's international soft power policy . The Société d'Encouragement, a former governing body of French racing, had initially restricted its races to thoroughbreds born and bred in France. In 1863, it launched

1148-547: The international arena. Veteran American trainer Charlie Whittingham sent out Golden Pheasant to win in 1991. Owned by the Los Angeles Kings ice hockey team owner Bruce McNall and his superstar player, Wayne Gretzky , Golden Pheasant gave the USA a fourth Japan Cup victory, while the Japanese took the next three renewals with Tokai Teio (1992), Legacy World (1993) and Marvelous Crown (1994). There had been

1189-551: The means of a lottery , which awarded prizes according to the race result and the drawing of lots. The system was first used in 1936, and it continued until 1938. The "Arc" was cancelled twice during World War II, in 1939 and 1940. It was run at Le Tremblay with a distance of 2,300 metres in 1943 and 1944. Government funding of the race resumed in 1949, with money obtained through the Loterie Nationale. Offering an attractive jackpot of 50 million francs, this enabled

1230-652: The past, the Takarazuka Kinen , as well as the previous Japan cup were bonus criteria, but no longer nowadays. The same applies to the entry right to Arima Kinen for foreign-based winners (Currently they can directly enter the race). The inaugural running in 1981 was restricted to horses trained in Japan, the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India, as well as ones that were specifically invited. An American mare triumphed as five-year-old Mairzy Doates , trained by John Fulton and partnered by Cash Asmussen , came home

1271-460: The race, but also the only horse to have won the Japan Cup twice. The 2014 edition of the cup saw triumph of Epiphaneia a horse which went off at 15–1, with Just A Way coming in second to place and Spielberg coming in third to show. Among the other horses the stallion bested was then five year old filly, Gentildonna, who was attempting to win the race for a third consecutive time. In 2015, Shonan Pandora, yet another Japan Cup champion sired by

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1312-431: The straight line in a 1-2 finish. The following stewards inquiry decided Orfevre did being interfered by Gentildonna, but only her jockey Yasunari Iwata received a 2-day suspension, the result would still stand. Gentildonna became the first three year old filly to win the Japan Cup. In the 2013 running of the race Gentildonna won again, rendering the filly to be not only the only horse to have won back to back victories in

1353-398: The top three finishers Pacesetter Kiseki placed second 1 3/4 lengths in back of the champion filly and Suave Richard finished third another 3 1/2 lengths in back of Pacesetter. The 2020 Japan Cup was the biggest clash of champions in the race's history, with three Japan Triple Crown winners going head to head, two of them undefeated. The 2018 Japanese Fillies Triple Crown winner Almond Eye

1394-555: The winner, in which the five-year-old mare Vodka on her third Japan Cup try with the French jockey Christophe Lemaire won by a nose over the 2008 Kikuka Sho winner Oken Bruce Lee , at a time of 2 minutes and 22.4 seconds, the third-fastest Japan Cup ever run at the standard 2400-meter distance. Vodka's win would make her the 2nd-richest racehorse in Japan and the world; the two-time Breeders' Cup Turf winner Conduit would finish 4th on his final race of his career. Vodka placed 4th in

1435-535: Was Dettori's second Japan Cup success as he had previously won on Singspiel in 1996. Falbrav subsequently transferred from Italy to Newmarket, England-based trainer Luca Cumani and went on to take five more Group One contests in 2003. For the 2003 renewal, the great contest returned to Fuchu and was won by the Japanese-trained Tap Dance City , who triumphed on soft ground by an amazing nine lengths from That's The Plenty. Symboli Kris S

1476-405: Was again third. The prize stayed in Japan again in 2004. Zenno Rob Roy led home a Japanese 1-2-3 with French ace Olivier Peslier in the saddle. Zenno Rob Roy's Japan Cup success was the middle leg in a run of three Group One wins in Japan. A photo finish decided the 2005 winner, as Alkaased narrowly beat Heart's Cry for the cup by a nose. This finish gave Heart's Cry his third near miss in

1517-521: Was closed for redevelopment. Guy Harwood Guy Harwood (born 10 June 1939) is a retired British racehorse trainer . Harwood was born in Pulborough , West Sussex , in 1939. His father, Wally made the family fortune with his garage business, founded in 1931. Harwood began riding at the age of 18 and won 40 point-to-point races and 14 National Hunt races over the next few years. He began training horses in 1965 under permit, and took out

1558-435: Was relegated to second place for hampering Priori. The 1943 and 1944 editions were run at Le Tremblay over 2,300 metres. Midnight Sun dead-heated for first in 1959, but he was placed second for hampering Saint Crespin. Sagace finished first in 1985, but he was demoted to second for bumping Rainbow Quest. The 2016 and 2017 runnings took place at Chantilly while Longchamp

1599-616: Was signed in Doha in 2008, and as a result the prize fund was doubled from €2 million to €4 million. Now, the prize for the Arc is worth €5 000 000 which makes it the richest flat race on turf. Arc Weekend now includes seven races classed at Group 1 level, and four with Group 2 status. It also features the Arabian World Cup , the world's richest race for purebred Arabian horses with €1 000 000 prize-money. Due to renovations at

1640-416: Was sufficient to warrant a change of placings. Although Buena Vista later won the Japan Cup in 2011. The 2012 running was another Triple-Crown showdown between 2011 Triple Crown Orfevre and 2012 Fillies Triple Crown Gentildonna , 28 years since Mr. C.B. and Symboli Rudolf. It ended in another controversy again as Gentildonna, which was first past the post, bumped Orfevre off the line when they are battle on

1681-482: Was the favorite, the undefeated 2020 Japanese Triple Crown winner Contrail was the second favorite, and the undefeated 2020 Japanese Fillies Triple Crown winner Daring Tact was the third favorite. Almond Eye won the race for a second time, with Contrail second and Daring Tact third. It gave Contrail and Daring Tact their first defeats but was a fitting final race of Almond Eye's racing career. Speed record: (at current 2400m distance) Most wins: Most wins by

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