Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — As horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in the U. S. with tracks closing and legalized sports betting taking away something that made the sport unique, there is a place in the world where it's getting increasingly popular and turning out significantly better competition. Japan is pouring tons of money into everything from breeding to training and racing, with a turn to dirt-track runners over the past decade or so after turf was the focus for so long. a near...
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