John Murtagh won this year's World Super Jockeys Series title in his sixth participation in this event and having finished an overall third last year.

While securing his victory with 20 points acquired with his win in the Golden Whip Trophy with second favorite Asuka Kurichan, the Irish champion demonstrated his remarkable riding skills aboard less favored mounts in his other three races and turned in consistent results which led to his preeminence in this event and claiming the overall title with 48 points.

“I am extremely happy to have won this series, in which top jockeys in Japan and from abroad gather to compete. After Hiroto won the first two on the first day, I knew that it wasn't going to be easy. I was able to see a lot of my friends in Japan again on this visit and I had a lot of fun, so I'm very grateful to have been able to come here. You have great races here in Japan and I would certainly love to come back here again to participate next year”, commented the WSJS champion when interviewed at the closing ceremony.

Hiroto Yoshihara representing the National Association of Racing (NAR), dominated the first two legs, the Golden Saddle Trophy and the Golden Bridle Trophy, to acquire 40 points on the first day of the series in his first WSJS challenge, and while unlucky in his following two rides, finished an overall second with 42 points.

“I'm just so happy to be here. I had high hopes after winning both races yesterday, but I've also experienced the taste of the severity of the game. It's a great honor to be standing here on the podium. It was great to hear the fans rooting for us—it was a great encouragement. Thank you very much”, said Yoshihara

Norihiro Yokoyama, WSJS champion in 1995 and 2009, came in third with 35 points.

“It was great riding against the world's best jockeys, and I'm especially happy to see John, who has been my friend since we competed against each other in the Young Jockeys World Championship in 1992. Thanks to the fans for your support” commented Yokoyama.