New Posts For Thread: Japanhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japanAn interesting video just released about the racing and breeding industry in Japan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IywC3QwJJukThey have certainly 'played up' Japanese successes in the video, but where does Japan stand now in terms of overall qualityYou have to look at total quality or individual quality.The later the very best are right up there. Then they tend to have a big drop off. If you look at the number of horses who win multiple legs of their triple crown races and the frequency shows thttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551700617#551700617You have to look at total quality or individual quality.The later the very best are right up there. Then they tend to have a big drop off. If you look at the number of horses who win multiple legs of their triple crown races and the frequency shows tWed, 19 Apr 2017 04:08:51 -0500Valid points neill. My own theory is that the fashion for speed is predominantly based on US trend that is caused by a lack of resilience due to drugs. Cool more have done their best to resurrect the Ascot Gold Cup but winners will sire hurdlers andhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551699369#551699369Valid points neill. My own theory is that the fashion for speed is predominantly based on US trend that is caused by a lack of resilience due to drugs. Cool more have done their best to resurrect the Ascot Gold Cup but winners will sire hurdlers andTue, 18 Apr 2017 18:29:39 -0500Yeah, I have missed out on a good few.I'm not sure where races like the Leger, King George and Ascot Gold Cup are headed.https://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551689493#551689493Yeah, I have missed out on a good few.I'm not sure where races like the Leger, King George and Ascot Gold Cup are headed.Mon, 17 Apr 2017 18:18:59 -0500maurice de gheest(?) won with college chapel, haydock, nunthorpe,https://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551687809#551687809maurice de gheest(?) won with college chapel, haydock, nunthorpe,Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:06:56 -0500The Foret is over a marketable trip for them too, and the July Cup, but think they have to be won with 3yoshttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551682207#551682207The Foret is over a marketable trip for them too, and the July Cup, but think they have to be won with 3yosSun, 16 Apr 2017 19:27:27 -0500There are only two races outside of the UK & Ireland Coolmore are bothered about, the Arc and the Breeders Cup Classic, and commercially; it is only the latter that is really a game changer. Autumn of the 3yo season is too late for when Coolmore needhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551682203#551682203There are only two races outside of the UK & Ireland Coolmore are bothered about, the Arc and the Breeders Cup Classic, and commercially; it is only the latter that is really a game changer. Autumn of the 3yo season is too late for when Coolmore needSun, 16 Apr 2017 19:26:35 -0500it's all about the Sunday Silence line - Japan's Northern Dancer. And now European owner/breeders are starting to take notice of Deep Impacthttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551676401#551676401it's all about the Sunday Silence line - Japan's Northern Dancer. And now European owner/breeders are starting to take notice of Deep ImpactSun, 16 Apr 2017 07:27:23 -0500i think you have to bring into account that the best europeon horse's rarely travel, to the japan cup or other big racing events around the world, coolmore dont bring there best to OZ or japan, highland reel is a very good horse , i would love to ownhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551670855#551670855i think you have to bring into account that the best europeon horse's rarely travel, to the japan cup or other big racing events around the world, coolmore dont bring there best to OZ or japan, highland reel is a very good horse , i would love to ownSat, 15 Apr 2017 10:42:34 -0500Fair point royal academy, claiborne has passed a couple of generations and still going strong, you're correct though coolmore won't last much after j magnier, juddmonte after abdullah, Back to op.Once shadai get all the good mares, they will dominahttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551668379#551668379Fair point royal academy, claiborne has passed a couple of generations and still going strong, you're correct though coolmore won't last much after j magnier, juddmonte after abdullah, Back to op.Once shadai get all the good mares, they will dominaSat, 15 Apr 2017 05:43:27 -0500Thanks for the responses and some interesting issues raised above. Most of the 'dynasties' named above range across continents these days and its interesting to see how many of them are closely associated with Arrowfield Stud in Australia. But back thttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/30836107/japan?post_id=551668037#551668037Thanks for the responses and some interesting issues raised above. Most of the 'dynasties' named above range across continents these days and its interesting to see how many of them are closely associated with Arrowfield Stud in Australia. But back tSat, 15 Apr 2017 04:39:04 -0500