California-based American jockey Kent Desormeaux made Japanese racing history this past Sunday as he took home first prize in the prestigious filly classic, the Oaks at Tokyo Racecourse.
The two-time Kentucky Derby winner became the first foreigner to win the race. He was the first to have even ridden in it.
"I'm still in shock," was his first comment as he met the press postrace.
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