Takahisa Tezuka believes Masquerade Ball is in peak condition as the final touches are made in his preparation for the HK$30 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) on Sunday (26 April). Tezuka said the four-year-old had settled into his … Read more
David Hayes expects foreign challenger Satono Reve and local hope Helios Express to offer the biggest dangers to champion galloper Ka Ying Rising in Sunday’s (26 April) HK$24 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin. Both have … Read more
Little Paradise and Invincible Ibis will each bid to end a 15-year wait at Sha Tin on Sunday (26 April) and become the first four-year-old since Xtension in 2011 to claim the HK$24 million G1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m). … Read more
FLEMINGTON PLYMOUTH (HANDICAP) Solid stayer who never got out at Caulfield. Worth another chance. CRIPPS (HANDICAP) Winner of three of five starts at short hi odds here but is very very good. MORPHETTVILLE TYCCON STAR (SPRINT) Ever honest sprinter reaching her … Read more
Race 1: Bluestone (8) Kurakka (9) Xtra Rush (6) Sir Chartwell (3) Race 2: Carriedo (6) Café Au Lait (4) Concord Connie (8) Cardamom (5) Race 3: Blind Raise (1) Drumfire (3) Seraphox (2) Profligate (9) Race 4: First Chorus … Read more
Race 1: Extremely Tempted (1) I Am Dirty (12) Bangkok Hottie (2) Jaipur Maison (15) Race 2: Enamorada (3) Night Agent (7) Sister Shay (8) Deep Pleasure (5) Race 3: Surfin’ Bird (1) Cantiamo (6) Jellicious (2) Everyone’s A Star … Read more
Raced by Cheng Ming Leung, Cheng Yu Tung, Cheng Mei Mei and Cheng Yu Wai, Manfred Man-trained Lucky Sweynesse is an inspiring comeback story in world racing as the 2022/23 Hong Kong Champion Sprinter bids to write a new chapter … Read more
Jantar Mantar and his connections received an ideal boost ahead of the four-time Group 1 hero’s attempt to become the third internationally-trained winner of the HK$24 million G1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin. Assigned barrier six on … Read more
Danny Shum believes Romantic Warrior will have to beat the strongest HK$30 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) field in two decades if he is to become a four-time winner of the race at Sha Tin on Sunday (26 April). … Read more
Zac Purton will ignore appeals to break Sha Tin’s 1200m track record for a fourth time, even though he says superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising continues to improve ahead of Sunday’s (26 April) HK$24 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m). … Read more
Christophe Lemaire believes Masquerade Ball, his mount in Sunday’s (26 April) HK$30 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin, has the potential to rank among the greats. Lemaire, who has partnered legends like Almond Eye and Equinox in … Read more
FWD QEII Cup June Take June Take conducted a final workout on the turf track with jockey Joao Moreira in the saddle, clocking 1m 18.4s (29.4, 25.7, 23.3) over 1200m. Trainer Hidenori Take said: “After the exercise in the trotting ring, I … Read more
Race 5: Blue Meteor (1) Ladhar (8) Flirtante (5) Je Suis Beyonce (7) Race 6: Alzaro (9) Eco Force (7) Quickaz (6) Gazerati (1) Race 7: Legio Ten (2) Dramaticus (3) New Sovereign (5) Marlion’s Dream (13) Race 8: Factcheck … Read more
Race 4: Batoka Chief (1) Ryanman (3) All In Vain (4) Red Stiletto (6) Race 5: Privateer (11) Super Choice (6) Warrego (8) Tagamate (7) Race 6: Excenia (3) Brullen (1) Unobscured (11) Zoulette (5) Race 7: Castlefield Flyer (5) … Read more
Preparing to embark on a David and Goliath challenge aboard Beauty Waves against Ka Ying Rising in the HK$24 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (26 April), Alexis Badel slotted a double to claim his … Read more
David Hayes hopes Rubylot is returning to his peak as he bids to upset a stellar field in Sunday’s (26 April) HK$30 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin. Last season’s Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) winner has … Read more
Champion jockey Joao Moreira is keeping the faith in raider Satono Reve’s chances of halting the 19-race winning streak of the world’s highest-rated sprinter Ka Ying Rising in Sunday’s (26 April) HK$24 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha … Read more
Ronald Arculli’s connection to Hong Kong racing spans approximately six decades, and the former Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, alongside wife Johanna, can boost an already enviable ownership record when his defending champion returns at Sha Tin. … Read more
Race 5 Yoomee Wonder [4] Eternal [1] Hot Chips [2] Into You [6] Race 6 Brutalina [3] Love Symbol [11] Dantooine [1] Albanian I Am [2] Race 7 Justique [12] Move The Torana [11] Easy Dun [9] Zeaction [14] Race … Read more
Since Maurice’s victory in 2016, overseas runners have been absent from the winner’s enclosure in the HK$24 million G1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin, but this year they appear to have a strong chance on FWD Champions Day … Read more
It looms as a familiar plot for Helios Express when he again faces off with champion Ka Ying Rising in Sunday’s (26 April) HK$24 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin. Jockey Hugh Bowman is under no illusions … Read more
FWD QEII Cup Giovanni Giovanni cantered on the all-weather track, with trainer Haruki Sugiyama on board, for half a lap. Trainer Sugiyama said: “Since yesterday’s work was done only in the trotting ring, I took him to the all-weather track … Read more
Lucky Sweynesse took a giant step forward in his newfound calling as a sprinter-turned-miler last start, and this Sunday (26 April) on FWD Champions Day, the four-time Group 1 winner is aiming to cement his status as one of Sha … Read more
Race 5: Donegal Soul (7) Flashlight (1) Prince Pinot (2) Gift Of Oratory (6) Race 6: Where’s My Sock (6) No Overtaking (3) Come Along Jeffrey (2) Chosen Venture (7) Race 7: Olivia’s Scandal (9) Got Out The Fence (1) … Read more
It’s taken Sydney jockey Jason Collett more than a decade to make his return to Hong Kong, but this time he is on business and not pleasure. The 34-year-old expatriate New Zealander has been booked to ride four-year-old Giovanni in … Read more
Frankie Lor believes the experience gained from defeating seasoned opposition in the G3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) in February will assist Numbers when the four-year-old takes on some of the world’s best horses in the HK$30 million G1 FWD QEII … Read more
FWD QEII Cup Giovanni Giovanni had easy work (jogged and hacked) in the trotting ring for 30-40 minutes in the quarantine stable. Trainer Haruki Sugiyama said: “He dropped some weight during the transportation to Sha Tin, … Read more
Andre Fabre is following through on a long-term plan to send the versatile Sosie for a crack at the HK$30 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin, which the legendary French trainer regards as one of the best … Read more
Galaxy Patch has always displayed Group 1 qualities and trainer Pierre Ng is hopeful the bay gelding can secure a breakthrough when he contests the HK$24 million G1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) on FWD Champions Day (Sunday, 26 April) at … Read more
Race 5 The Printer [5] Ioane [2] Heironaut [7] Olatunde [4] Race 6 Biratu [7] Shrewsbury Road [6] First Day [9] Proshow [3] Race 7 Brinson [7] Zourosa [10] Reasonable Point [3] Snapshot [4] Race 8 Freak Of Nature [7] … Read more