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The French-trained champion became the <b>first overseas winner of the Japan Cup in 20 years<\/b> after a thrilling photo-finish victory on November 30, 2025. He pocketed <b>\u00a34.9 million in combined prize money and bonuses<\/b>, cementing himself as the world&#8217;s best racehorse.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Calandagan<\/b> defeated local favorite <b>Masquerade Ball<\/b> ridden by <b>Christophe Lemaire<\/b> in an incredibly narrow finish<\/li>\n<li>Won <b>\u00a32.6 million in prize money<\/b> plus <b>\u00a32.3 million bonus<\/b> from qualifying victories<\/li>\n<li>First foreign winner since <b>Alkaased in 2005<\/b> (20-year drought)<\/li>\n<li>Extends winning streak to <b>4 consecutive Group 1 victories<\/b> this season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Historic French Victory Stuns Japan<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>four-year-old gelding<\/b> trained by <b>Francis-Henri Graffard<\/b> for owner <b>Aga Khan Studs<\/b> delivered a stunning performance in the 2400-meter test on turf over Tokyo&#8217;s wide straight. Jockey <b>Mickael Barzalona<\/b> positioned his mount in midfield before surging home to record a photo-finish victory that had the crowd on their feet.<\/p>\n<p>Calandagan stopped the clock in <b>2:20.3<\/b>, breaking the previous record time set by <b>Almond Eye<\/b>. The margin was razor-thin, with runner-up <b>Masquerade Ball<\/b> finishing just inches behind. A moment of sportsmanship followed as <b>Barzalona<\/b> and <b>Lemaire<\/b>, both French jockeys, shook hands shortly after crossing the line, pulling clear of the entire field.<\/p>\n<h2>Excellence in Training and Ownership<\/h2>\n<p><b>Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard<\/b> has become the dominant force for the <b>Aga Khan Studs<\/b>, succeeding legendary trainer <b>Alain de Royer-Dupre<\/b> in 2021. This victory caps an extraordinary season where Calandagan claimed <b>Grand Prix Saint-Cloud<\/b>, <b>King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes<\/b>, and <b>Champion Stakes<\/b> before adding the Japan Cup to his resume.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Aga Khan Studs<\/b> loyalty to Graffard yielded international dividends this year. Just weeks prior, stablemate <b>Daryz<\/b> claimed the prestigious <b>Qatar Prix de l&#8217;Arc de Triomphe<\/b> with the same jockey connection, demonstrating <b>Graffard&#8217;s<\/b> ability to prepare champions for the world&#8217;s biggest races.<\/p>\n<h2>Breaking Through a 20-Year Barrier<\/h2>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Achievement<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Previous Foreign Winner<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Alkaased<\/b> (2005) under <b>Frankie Dettori<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Last French Trainer to Win<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Le Glorieux<\/b> (1987)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Race Distance<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>2,400 meters on turf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Winning Time<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>2:20.3<\/b> (track record)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Prize Fund<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>\u00a34.9 million total<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The last time a horse from outside Japan won the Japan Cup, the world was a very different place. <b>Alkaased<\/b> captured the glory in <b>2005<\/b>, ridden to victory by legendary <b>Frankie Dettori<\/b> for trainer <b>Luca Cumani<\/b>. That 20-year gap underscores how dominant Japanese racing has become at the Group 1 level.<\/p>\n<p>The French-trained contingent&#8217;s success is equally significant. <b>Le Glorieux<\/b> represents the last French-trained champion to win the Japan Cup, dating back to <b>1987<\/b>. Calandagan&#8217;s victory marks a breakthrough moment for European racing on the international stage.<\/p>\n<h2>A Season for the Record Books<\/h2>\n<p>Calandagan&#8217;s Japan Cup triumph closes an absolutely magnificent campaign. The <b>Gleneagles colt<\/b> has now claimed <b>four consecutive Group 1 wins<\/b>, a feat placing him among the world&#8217;s elite racehorses. His victories include prestigious races on three continents, showcasing his versatility over turf at varying distances and conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The bonus structure amplified his earnings significantly. Having won the <b>King George<\/b>, one of the qualifying races in an invitation bonus scheme, Calandagan earned the additional <b>\u00a32.3 million reward<\/b> layered atop his <b>\u00a32.6 million first-place prize<\/b>. Combined with previous earnings this season, he approaches <b>\u00a310 million in prizemoney<\/b> for 2025 alone.<\/p>\n<h2>What Does This Victory Mean for Global Racing?<\/h2>\n<p>Calandagan&#8217;s Japan Cup triumph signals a changing dynamic in international racing. European thoroughbreds, particularly those trained under the guidance of <b>elite French trainers<\/b> like <b>Graffard<\/b>, can compete and prevail against the world&#8217;s best. The victory validates the global scouting efforts of owners like the <b>Aga Khan Studs<\/b> in developing championship bloodlines.<\/p>\n<p>The photo-finish drama between <b>Barzalona<\/b> and <b>Lemaire<\/b> provided television gold and demonstrated why horse racing remains incomparably thrilling. Two elite jockeys pushing their mounts to absolute limits, separated by mere inches over 2,400 meters of grueling competition, captured everything beautiful about the sport at its highest level.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Racing Post<\/b> &#8211; Official result and prize money confirmation<\/li>\n<li><b>Aga Khan Studs<\/b> &#8211; Ownership and breeding details<\/li>\n<li><b>Japan Racing Association<\/b> &#8211; Official race records and timing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":19944,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Christophe Lemaire\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1092267\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Mickael Barzalona\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Francis-Henri 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