FRAN Berry is currently leading jockey in Tokyo. The affable Kildare-man has had 60 rides this year to date in the Japanese capital which has resulted in 10 wins. Another 20 of his mounts have made the board (second to fifth).

Cumulatively, his rides have earned €1,300,000 (¥170,000,000) in prize money. While Japanese jockeys receive only 5% of earnings, it is nevertheless a significant sum especially when coupled with Japan’s generous riding fees.