‘Too big to miss’ – Egan hoping to make his mark in Japan

David Egan will make his debut in Japan this weekend as part of the World All-Star Jockeys series, with a view to returning on a more regular basis.

The 22-year-old, who partnered Mishriff to success in the world’s most valuable race, the Saudi Cup, in 2021, heads to Sapporo Racecourse in Hokkaido for the Japan Racing Association’s big team event, which is similar to Ascot’s Shergar Cup.

Egan will be part of the World All-Star team who will compete against Team JRA to attain the most points as a team.

“It is a very good opportunity,” Egan said. “I am very honoured to be asked to ride in it by the JRA.

“Obviously I will miss about five or six days of racing in Britain, but I thought the opportunity was too big to miss. Hopefully I can go over and it will be a successful trip.