Be afraid, be very afraid. It's a warning we should heed with respect when Japanese owners and trainers turn their attention to Australia's premier races.

The G1 Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup winning exploits of trainers John Moore and Mike de Kock have been well exposed but they are not the only previous winners with a shot at 2014 AP QEII Cup glory.

The Melbourne spring carnival may have come to an end, but champion jockey Craig Williams' schedule looks busier than ever leading up to Christmas.

The Melbourne spring carnival may have come to an end, but champion jockey Craig Williams’ schedule looks busier than ever leading up to Christmas.

The power of Japan's leading owner Katsumi Yoshida should never be under-estimated.