Fallon Wary Of Zenno Threat

Kieren Fallon rates last year´s winner Zenno Rob Roy as the one to beat in the 25th Japan Cup in Tokyo on Sunday.

However, the former champion jockey insists Ouija Board can give Japan´s horse of the year, trained by Kazuo Fujisawa, a run for his money in the Group One contest over a mile and a half.

'I think Zenno Rob Roy´s going to be very hard to beat,' said Fallon .

'I know Kazuo and his team will have him spot on for the day of the race.'

Ouija Board was denied back-to-victories in the Breeders´ Cup Filly & Mare Turf when runner-up to Intercontinental at Belmont Park last month but Fallon is convinced the Ed Dunlop-trained filly can 'run a big race'.

He added: 'The course is similar to the American track - it will suit her here. She´s probably the best filly in Europe.

'Hopefully, we can get a good draw. I think she can run a big race.'

Ouija Board was handed stall six at the barrier draw, while the two other British runners - Clive Brittain´s Warrsan and Luca Cumani´s Alkaased - are berthed in stalls three and 14 respectively in the 18-strong field.

(C) PA Sport