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Loves Only You creates Breeders’ Cup history for Japan

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Loves Only You creates Breeders’ Cup history for Japan

Loves Only You wins Breeders' Cup for Japan. She was a Group One winner in Hong Kong and third in the Sheema Classic in Dubai. The jockey riding her was Yuga Kawada. Last year's winner Audarya finished fifth. Ocean Road was sent off at big odds. She will stay at Del Mar to prepare for the Hongkong Cup in December. Her trainer took her to a track that resembled a US turf course. He said she didn't enjoy it the first time she travelled overseas. After the QEII inHong Kong, they decided to come here.

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