Calandagan Ends 20-Year Overseas Japan Cup Win Drought

Historic Victory at the Japan Cup

French-trained Calandagan ended a two-decade overseas drought by winning the Japan Cup on Sunday. The race concluded dramatically as Calandagan narrowly defeated Masquerade Ball by a nose, achieving victory in record time.

"Calandagan became the first overseas horse in 20 years to win the Japan Cup."

This triumph marks a major milestone in international horse racing, restoring overseas prestige in one of Japan’s most prestigious events.

Author Summary:
Calandagan’s narrow but historic Japan Cup win breaks a 20-year foreign victory drought, reaffirming the global competitiveness of horse racing.

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Barron's Barron's — 2025-11-30

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