Horse Racing: Japan Cup

Contrail Concludes Career with Thrilling Victory in 41st Japan Cup

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Contrail Concludes Career with Thrilling Victory in 41st Japan Cup

Contrail, Shahryar and Authority were going to win the race. Contrail came to the front with 200 meters left. Shahrryr was chased by Authority and placed third. Sanrei Pocket, Grand Glory, and Uberleben were the other races.

Grand Glory finished fifth in the Japan Cup. Broome's trip from Ireland ended in disappointment with an 11th-place finish for Ryan Moore. Makahiki and Wagnerian finished 14th and 18th. Contrail won the race. It was the 41st Japan cup. It's a great race and we would love to come back with another horse.

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