FUNABASHI, Chiba Pref. -- France's Olivier Peslier wrapped up the year and his own Christmas present with a victory in Japan's horse racing grand finale Arima Memorial on Sunday aboard the American-born Symboli Kris S.

News photoSymbol Kris S (1) beats out Tap Dance City to win the season-finale Arima Memorial at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.

The race second pick Symboli Kris S shot forward from the 200-meter mark at Nakayama Racecourse to catch and pass longshot Tap Dance City just two strides before the finish for the win by half a length.