'It's a very different way of riding' – Richard Kingscote making most of first trip to Japan

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Richard Kingscote took time to find his feet on his first trip to Japan but has settled in fully now and the winners have started to flow.

The Derby-winning jockey jumped at the chance to follow the likes of Ryan Moore, Tom Marquand, Hollie Doyle and Luke Morris in taking out a short-term licence this winter, and he believes his experience of competing in one of the world's best jurisdictions will only improve his riding.