Epiphaneia scores decisive win in 34th Japan Cup

Epiphaneia scores decisive win in 34th Japan Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Epiphaneia blows rivals away to win the 34th Japan Cup (G1) by four lengths at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014. The horse was ridden by jockey Christophe Soumillon.

Just a Way wins Tenno-sho

Just a Way wins Tenno-sho

FUCHU, Japan - Just a Way (R), ridden by Yuichi Fukunaga, gallops to victory in the 148th Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse on Oct. 27, 2013. The 4-year-old Just a Way, who went off as the fifth choice, beat Gentildonna (L) for the Emperor's Cup by four lengths.

Japan's Rulership dominates QEII Cup in Hong Kong

Japan's Rulership dominates QEII Cup in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Japanese 5-year-old Rulership is pictured with jockey Umberto Rispoli riding on him after storming to victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong on April 29, 2012, holding off Thumbs Up by almost four lengths.

Japan's Rulership dominates QEII Cup in Hong Kong

Japan's Rulership dominates QEII Cup in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Japanese 5-year-old Rulership trots with jockey Umberto Rispoli riding on him after storming to victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong on April 29, 2012, holding off Thumbs Up by almost four lengths.

Japan's Rulership dominates QEII Cup in Hong Kong

Japan's Rulership dominates QEII Cup in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Japanese 5-year-old Rulership trots with jockey Umberto Rispoli riding on him after storming to victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong on April 29, 2012, holding off Thumbs Up by almost four lengths. (Kyodo)

Japan's Rulership dominates QEII Cup in Hong Kong

Japan's Rulership dominates QEII Cup in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Japanese 5-year-old Rulership is pictured with jockey Umberto Rispoli riding on him after storming to victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong on April 29, 2012, holding off Thumbs Up by almost four lengths. (Kyodo)