The battle for the remaining two places in the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) in December intensified at Happy Valley on Sunday (1 November) when leading contenders Jerry Chau and Vincent Ho both enhanced claims of selection. With Ryan Moore, … Read more
Race 6 Lim’s Saltoro [1] Wonder Boy [2] Presser [5] Aztec Ruler [3] Race 7 Hawk Power [2] Mickio [3] Power Pivot [9] Crown Of Russia [7] Race 8 Sixty Grand [8] Nothingelsematters [6] Mickidabeel [10] Cable Dancer [2] Race … Read more
Race 7 Headwall [8] Jimmysstar [1] Ninja [6] Headley Grange [2] Race 8 Sheza Alibi [16] Skyhook [2] Autumn Boy [3] Within The Law [18] Race 9 Barrengarry [14] Starzintheireyes [9] Kovalica [1] Anthracite [10] Race 10 Sylph [5] Better … Read more
Race 1 Unhinged [2] The Roaring Sun [10] Glenorchy [6] Conquer The World [9] Race 2 Regal Ambition [1] Pin Up Sheila [4] I Am Aria [2] Affari [3] Race 3 Sumac [7] De Armas [3] Icelady [1] Your Colour … Read more
Top Dragon (135lb) has never lacked ability, and James Orman is hoping the five-year-old can shine when he steps onto the Sha Tin dirt for the first time under race conditions in the Class 3 Pyramid Hill Handicap (1650m) on … Read more
Race 6 Lawborough [10] Yes Yoshi [11] Per Sempre [5] Fission [4] Race 7 Dirty Look [3] Legacy Bay [14] Alero [1] Flying Embers [6] Race 8 Suntora [7] So You Are [4] Berkeley Square [3] Kings Valley [6] Race … Read more
Groundbreaking jockey Saffie Osborne hopes her excellent year will continue when she tackles racing in Hong Kong for the first time. Osborne, 24, became the first female rider to ride the winner of a British Classic when partnering Highwayman … Read more
Raging Blizzard will be aimed at the HK$28 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) in December – and a return bout with Ka Ying Rising – after the veteran delivered John Size’s fifth victory in the HK$5.35 million G2 … Read more
A crowd of 34,617 witnessed Legendary on a New Stage as Cosmic Crusader claimed the $6 million Group 1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate at Flemington Racecourse. It was a maiden Ladbrokes Cox Plate triumph for trainer Andrea Leek and jockey … Read more
Tomodachi Kokoroe goes to post as the defending champion in Sunday’s (25 October) feature race, the HK$5.35 million G2 Lukfook Jewellery Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m), and while the veteran is searching for a first win since claiming last year’s edition, … Read more
Race 6 Hotspur Reale [10] Mckeyla [6] Fehmarn [1] Soju [11] Race 7 Ten Commandments [5] Freedom Rally [2] El Rocko [8] Makdane [9] Race 8 Wetumpka [12] Bel Mezyaan [8] Kahhof [1] Hedjet [16] Race 9 Electric Elvis [5] … Read more
Race 1 Royal Accord [6] Jenni In Rome [12] Rosarito [13] Tour De Force [8] Race 2 Ocean Tsunami [7] Bluish Hue [4] Condone [3] Olympian [2] Race 3 Maidoff [5] Beau Bandit [8] Lawless Lucy [14] Scintilla [7] Race … Read more
Race 1 Ice Kool [4] Point And Shoot [3] Spywire [1] Way To The Stars [2] Race 2 Half Pipe [6] Buggsy [2] Valaroso [5] The Speed Machine [3] Race 3 True Rebel [2] Salann [10] Joely [11] Written Empire … Read more
Race 5 Bossy Benita [4] Run Harry Run [2] Regal Zeus [1] Moby Dick [6] Race 6 You’re Two Vain [1] Headbanger [7] Saluted [3] Tennessee Spirit [9] Race 7 Nation State [4] Esmahli [1] Insain Harry [8] Shaime [7] … Read more
Dual Domestic Group 1 winner Wanaameen (KSA) returns to the scene of his finest hour on Saturday by heading the field for the SAR120,000 Prep for Prince Mohammed bin Saud Alkabeer Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Camilio Ospina’s mount … Read more
Mark Newnham is looking forward to stepping Crimson Flash (127lb) up in distance for Sunday’s (25 October) HK$5.35 million G2 Lukfook Jewellery Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m), although the trainer remains wary of rival Raging Blizzard’s (135lb) class edge. The … Read more
Jubilant after a Happy Valley treble, Zac Purton lavished praise on Bottomuptogether after Frankie Lor’s durable sprinter claimed the HK$2.84 million Class 2 LONGINES Cup Handicap (1000m) on Wednesday night (21 October). Despite carrying 135lb and jumping from the outside … Read more
Ombudsman’s brilliant victory in the Qatar Racing Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday has resulted in the Godolphin five-year-old entering the reckoning for the Cartier Horse of the Year, the premier equine accolade of the Cartier Racing Awards. Established … Read more
Pierre Ng has made a flying start with 12 wins from the first 12 fixtures, and the trainer is aiming to keep his momentum flowing when Aurora Lady (115lb) contests Wednesday’s (21 October) competitive HK$2.84 million Class 2 LONGINES Cup … Read more
Race 6 Dubai Watch [9] Stung [5] Stay Humble [4] Caelius [8] Race 7 Litzdeel [11] The Euphrates [2] Small Fry [10] Point Of Law [8] Race 8 Celsius Star [1] Rue De Royale [4] Everain [8] Xidaki [6] Race … Read more
As 12-time UAE Champion Jockey, there are few who look forward to a season in the sun more than Tadhg O’Shea. He also knows better than most the importance of recharging over the summer break, although horses are never far … Read more
David Eustace is eyeing a run at December’s showpiece LONGINES Hong Kong International Races for Light Years Charm after he capped the English trainer’s best day in Hong Kong with victory in the HK$5.35 million G2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap … Read more
Ka Ying Rising has pulled up well following defeat in the G1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia on Saturday (17 October) and will continue a familiar preparation for the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races. The … Read more
Billy Loughnane, Jack Callan and Godolphin were crowned champions at Ascot today as the British Flat championship concluded with Qatar Racing British Champions Day. Loughnane secures his first Champion Jockey title at the age of 20, becoming the youngest … Read more
Fifth Column (22/1) completed a treble for Godolphin on Qatar Racing British Champions Day as he landed the concluding Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored By Qatar Racing), adding to the wins of Talk Of New York and Ombudsman. Trained like Ombudsman … Read more
Ombudsman (5/4F) turned the tables on Calandagan with a stunning performance in the G1 Qatar Racing Champion Stakes. Just over two lengths behind Calandagan in last year’s edition of the 10-furlong showpiece, Ombudsman travelled powerfully behind Bay City Roller … Read more
Talk Of New York (3/1) continued his ascent to stardom with a dominant victory in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qatar Racing) for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin. Covered up in midfield, Talk Of New York made … Read more
Minnie Hauk (5/1) rediscovered her best form for Aidan O’Brien with a commanding victory in the G1 Qatar Racing British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes. The four-year-old sat on the quarters of front-running stablemate Sugar Island before being produced … Read more
Almeraq (11/10F) confirmed himself to be the best British sprinter around with a third G1 victory of the season in the Qatar Racing British Champions Sprint. Lining up after an impressive victory over Paborus in the Sprint Cup at … Read more
Andrew Balding landed a blow in the trainers’ championship as Mount Atlas caused a 33/1 shock in the G1 Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup. Progressive over staying trips this season, Mount Atlas crept into contention under PJ … Read more