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Japan Cup Feed and Bedding

As a general rule Feed, feed additives and bedding are provided by JRA. Feed, feed additives and bedding other than those provided by the JRA are discouraged while in Japan. Feed and bedding used during airplane travel must be disposed of upon arrival at the airport in Japan. JRA will keep other feed, etc., brought into the country. The principal feeds such as oats and hay are carefully selected in quality and provided by the JRA. Timothy, lucerne, oats (U.S.A., U.S.A. crimped, Australian, Australia crimped, French, naked), barley (crimped), bran, linseed, corn (cracked), sweet food, sunflower seed, soybean and pellets are available.

Other feeds such as carrots, apples, salt, cube sugar, corn oil, garlic, mineral rock salt, honey, fructose, molasses and nutrient additives (i.e., calcium, vitamins) are also available. The list of these feeds is available at each of the JRA Representative offices. Bedding approved for use in Japan is wheat straw, wood shavings and paper.

Precautions on Plant Quarantine
To import feed and related supplies, you must obtain a phytosanitary certificate issued by the Agricultural Department of your country. In addition, upon arrival in Japan, the feed and related supplies must be cleared by the plant quarantine department, customs, and pass physico-chemical tests conducted by the Laboratory of Racing Chemistry. Feed additives must also be cleared by customs and pass physico-chemical tests.

It takes about 15 days to complete these procedures. Therefore, if your horse must have feed or feed additives that cannot be replaced by JRA provisions mentioned above, you should contact the JRA Representative Office at least 20 days prior to your arrival. It is possible to obtain approval for import for up to two varieties. Please note that if you fail to notify the office 20 days in advance, you may not be able to use your feed or feed additives immediately after arrival.

Water
Both the Shiroi quarantine center and the Tokyo Racecourse are furnished with complete water and sewerage service.The water from the waterworks is potable water which more than satisfies the standards prescribed by law. The quality of water is soft compared to North American and European countries. According to the Government officials who tested the quality, drinking water in Japan ranks top-class in the world.

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2
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3
 Sakura President JPN Yutaka Take
4
 Fields Of Omagh AUS Steven King
5
 Symboli Kris S JPN Olivier Peslier
6
 Ana Marie FR Christophe Lemaire
7
 Tsurumaru Boy JPN Norihiro Yokoyama
8
 Neo Universe JPN Mirco Demuro
9
 Ange Gabriel FR Thierry Jarnet
10
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11
 Active Bio JPN Koshiro Take
12
 Derby Regno JPN Hideaki Miyuki
13
 Johar USA Alex Solis
14
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15
 Slew Valley USA Jorge Chavez
16
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17
 Tigertail FR Thierry Gillet
18
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