## Calandagan Wins Japan Cup in Record Time
Calandagan, a 4-year-old son of Glenagles trained in France, secured his fourth consecutive Group 1 victory by narrowly defeating Masquerade Ball by a head in the Japan Cup.
The race was completed in a course-record time of 2:20.3 over the 2,400 meters distance.
### Key Facts
- Calandagan is French-trained and four years old.
- He is sired by Glenagles.
- This Japan Cup win marks his fourth straight top-level Group 1 victory.
- The finishing time, 2:20.3, set a new record for the course.
> "Calandagan edged Masquerade Ball by a head in Japan Cup," reported the BloodHorse 9 hours ago.
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Calandagan’s continued dominance in Group 1 races demonstrates exceptional talent and remarkable consistency at the highest level of competition.
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BloodHorse — 2025-11-30