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Japan out to continue international domination with host of chances on Dubai World Cup night

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Japan out to continue international domination with host of chances on Dubai World Cup night

Japanese-trained horses have been on a winning streak in the last few months. They won at the Breeders’ Cup in November last year and another two at Sha Tin in December. Glory Vase is taking part in a $47 million Group One Dubai Sheema Classic on Saturday at 11.55 pm Hong Kong time. Pyledriver had a disappointing run in Saudi Arabia last time, but his trainer is confident he will be back to his best. Japan has a strong hand in Sheemas Classic with second and third from the Japan Cup, Authority and Shahryar, taking their chance. Combustion and Schnell Meister are also on the card.

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