Jockey Suraj Narredu makes India proud in Japan
Indian jockey Suraj Narredu achieved his first Japan Racing Association victory at the Sapporo Racecourse. He is currently competing in the 2026 World All-Star Jockeys Championship.
Why it matters
This marks a notable international achievement for an Indian athlete in the global horse racing circuit.
Jockey Suraj Narredu made India proud as he added yet another glorious chapter to his illustrious career by registering his first Japan Racing Association (JRA) victory at the Sapporo Racecourse in Japan on Saturday, August 22.
Adding to the pride of the occasion, the Japanese commentator referred to Suraj as “India’s Magic Man” while calling the race, a fitting tribute to the champion jockey’s remarkable talent and achievements.
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In his first appearance on Japanese soil, Suraj partnered Fier Chanter trained by Kensuke Ogura, to victory in the 2,600m race for three-year-old maidens, producing a memorable triumph on the opening day of his historic stint in Japan.
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