Japan’s three hopefuls finished in 7th, 11th and 12th place, respectively, in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp Racecourse on Sunday.

Fierement wins this year’s Tenno Sho (Spring).

Shuka Sho completes the Triple Crown.

The history of Kikuka Sho, the Japanese St. Leger and the last leg of the Triple Crown race for three-year-old colts and fillies, dates back to 1938.