THE final Group 1 for the older horses in Japan, the Arima Kinen produced a terrific finish as the filly Regaleira denied the six-year-old globetrotter Shahryar at Nakayama on Sunday. It was another success for trainer Tetsuya Kimura and jockey Keita Tosaki.

Defending champion and Japan Cup winner Do Deuce was scratched due to lameness in his right foreleg two days prior to the race.