DESPITE being held in less than favourable weather conditions, over 32,000 racing fans descended on Kyoto Racecourse for the 22nd running of the 2,000 metre Group 1 Shuka Sho. It is the female equivalent to the Japanese St Leger and acts as the final leg of the Fillies’ Triple Crown, worth over €720,000 to the winner.

The 2016 winner Vivlos went on win this year’s renewal of the Group 1 Dubai Turf at Meydan Racecourse on Dubai World Cup night.