World All-Star Jockeys series announced for Sapporo Racecourse

The 2026 World All-Star Jockeys (WASJ) series will take place at Sapporo Racecourse on the 22nd and 23rd. The Japan Racing Association (JRA) has released the official pairings of international and domestic jockeys with their assigned horses for the four scheduled races.

Key participants include prominent Japanese jockey Yutaka Take and international rider Christophe Lemaire, who is returning to Japanese competition following a period in Europe. Recent data from the series shows a strong trend of success for international jockeys, who have dominated the podium in recent years.

In the second race, a 2000m turf event, notable contenders include Shonan Someday with jockey Yuga Kawada, and Fukuno Blue Lake with jockey Kohei Matsuyama. Other featured horses include Win Tremendes and Speed Rich. The event is expected to be a high-level competition defined by the tactical skill of world-class riders.