They were the first Japanese horses to win at the Breeders' Cup. "Those (wins) are actually making Japanese horsemen to be really motivated to participate in the Breeders Cup," he said.

Flip a coin when deciding which was more surprising Saturday at Del Mar -- Yahagi winning two Breeders' Cup races or his 5-year-old mare scoring a shocking 49-1 upset in the $2 million Distaff.

Sale records also were set for gross (8,340,500,000 yen or $72,526,087) and average (37,739,819 yen or $328,172) for the foal sessions, and a Japanese record for a yearling was reached when a colt ...

1. Japanese Spitz Average Height: 12-15 inches Average Weight: 10-25 pounds Temperament: Playful, Intelligent Shedding Factor: Seasonal Activity Level: Moderate Life Expectancy: 12-14 years ...

Flip a coin when deciding which was more surprising Saturday at Del Mar -- Yahagi winning two Breeders' Cup races or his 5-year-old mare scoring a shocking 49-1 upset in the $2 million Distaff.