OISIN Murphy continued his affinity with Japan by capturing the pinnacle of Group 1 racing in the Land of the Rising Sun, the 39th renewal of the Japan Cup, last Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse.

A 15-strong field lined up for their share of the €4,500,000 prize pool in the 2,400-metre (12 furlongs) contest. This year, the Japan Cup carried the additional title of The Deep Impact Memorial, a tribute to recently deceased Champion Sire and 2006 Japan Cup winner Deep Impact. Fittingly he was represented by four of his offspring.