Japan Cup not a complete pipe-dream for Aussie mare.

Suave Richard went better this year in the Japan Cup on Sunday.

Suave Richard wins this year’s Japan Cup at Tokyo.

Sunday’s 2018 Tenno Sho Autumn in Tokyo on has drawn a field of 13 horses and includes two old rivals seeking supremacy in one of Japan’s great staying tests.

The 158th running of the iconic event, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Tokyo Racecourse and it is run over 2,000 meters.