Nov. 28, 2023

Racing TV Introduces Japan Cup in UK and Ireland

A Japanese Horse Racing Competition named the Japan Cup has been broadcasted live on Racing TV for the first time, as the event took place on Sunday, November 26th. By: Dylan Low

The 43rd edition of the notable racing competition features Japan’s biggest earning prize JPY500 million which is around £2.7m in value.

Racing TV is UK’s platform for international racing, consisting of competitions such as the Dubai World Cup Carnival, Breeders’ Cup, Kentucky Derby, Saudi Cup and Bahrain Turf Series among its collection.

The programme had been broadcasted from GMT 6am to 7am and was hosted by Nick Luck and ex Japan-based jockey, Fran Berry.

Dr Kanichi Kusano, General Manager of the Japan Racing Association (JRA) London office, stated, “We are pleased to announce that the Japan Cup, the feature race of Japanese horse racing, will be broadcast live on Racing TV on Sunday, November 26. We look forward to welcoming the best from the UK and Ireland in future editions of the Japan Cup, which are sure to grow even further in quality, as will the experience for the travelling horses, following the opening of our new international stable in 2022.”

Martin Stevenson, CEO of Racecourse Media Group, which houses Racing TV, further elaborated, “The British and Japanese horseracing industries have enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship and we are delighted to extend the ties further by bringing the Japan Cup – one of the great races of the international calendar – to our audience in UK and Ireland.”

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