Horse racing in New Zealand, of course, is a big thing. I haven’t been to Ellerslie racecourse for fancy and expensive events, but Pukekohe, the small ‘country town’ fairly close to Karaka has some free local ones and I have enjoyed watching the race with a glass of wine.
Horse racing in Japan is big, too. This up-and-coming female jockey will boost its popularity among new, young fans.
Nanako Fujita, 19: Budding female jockey in it for the long run
