Sydney-based James McDonald has compiled a massive list of elite victories and accolades, but one prize still missing is the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC). McDonald is again in scintillating form as he returns to Happy Valley Racecourse on … Read more
Race 5 Lavancher [9] De Niro [7] Fort Of Dreams [3] Blackbelt [6] Race 6 Untapped [2] Trebilco [5] Empressive Enuff [8] Grifter [10] Race 7 The Flying Popov [5] Celestial Splendor [10] Mister Martini [8] Aubaine [7] Race 8 … Read more
British trainer George Scott will embark on an exciting new chapter at the 2026-27 Dubai Racing Carnival, bringing a bumper 19-horse team to compete from his new satellite stable at Meydan Racecourse. Scott has four winners from 28 runners so … Read more
Australia-based jockey Rachel King is poised for another shot at glory in next month’s LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley Racecourse on 9 December. King will compete against a group of the world’s leading jockeys, including fellow … Read more
Race 5 Nightowl [8] Up And Under [10] Nicoffhome [2] Hollandia [5] Race 6 Miss Toronado [7] Ilovediamonds [1] Bella Cinque [4] Podargoni [8] Race 7 Rough Enuff [1] Fearless Writer [5] Two To Tango [4] Diamanda [6] Race 8 … Read more
Crowning his emergence as one of Hong Kong’s top jockeys, Jerry Chau produced a masterly ride on Speed Dragon (121lb) to land the HK$4.2 million G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (8 November), enhancing … Read more
Race 5 Vulcana [14] Nialah [13] Selita’s Fury [5] Almorina [7] Race 6 Raging Bull [4] Nothingelsematters [9] Aftermath [1] Slane [11] Race 7 Princess Que [8] Sergeant Major [7] Rue De Royale [5] Celsius Star [3] Race 8 Cat … Read more
He helped carry Caspar Fownes to victory in last season’s trainers’ championship, but jockey Joao Moreira’s next trip to Hong Kong will be all about securing some silverware of his own. One of a string of superstar international … Read more
The internationals got off the mark on the opening night of the Dubai Racing Carnival when Brotherly Love (pictured) struck in the featured Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Cup (Sponsored by Emirates Airline) for British trainer Jamie Osborne. Fourth in … Read more
Race 1 Soldi [4] She’s Supreme [5] The Chancer [3] Goddess Kay [7] Race 2 He’ll Rip [4] Fiorenot [2] Superfabulistic [13] Dirty Old Town [6] Race 3 King Pedro [5] Pinhole [4] Berkeley Square [3] Defiantly [1] Race 4 … Read more
Race 5 Marsept [2] Layla [6] Mykindakandy [3] Brutal World [7] Race 6 Mainmankash [1] Speir [2] Weapon Clear [5] Mangabelle Royale [6] Race 7 Discover Lupino [15] Onavuitton [7] Lyrics ‘N’ Song [11] Regal Might [3] Race 8 Hedjet … Read more
It’s easy to get carried away when colts or fillies produce dominant displays against their age group. The temptation is to prematurely label them as outstanding, a champion, a galloper of the kind we have rarely seen before. Thus it … Read more
Former Brad Cox inmate Star Of Wonder (USA) will bid to remain unbeaten in Saudi Arabia when reappearing against sixteen rivals in the SAR150,000 Public Security Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday. A multiple winner when trained in … Read more
Saffie Osborne admits she was “slightly shocked” to find she had 10 rides for her Hong Kong debut at Sha Tin on Sunday (8 November), but the first woman to ride a British Classic winner is ready to learn on … Read more
The Dubai Racing Carnival has long served as a platform for emerging talent from around the world, and this season 34-year-old Saudi trainer Abdullah Al Monif is embracing the opportunity to test himself on an international stage. Representing AMM Racing … Read more
Trainer Pierre Ng couldn’t be happier with Le Zonda (115lb) as his rising talent attempts to convert his scintillating Happy Valley form to Sha Tin when he is tested in Sunday’s (8 November) HK$4.2 million G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse … Read more
Race 1 Autumn Slide [4] Jenni You Think [19] Illyivy [6] Highly Intrigued [13] Race 2 Alabama Fox [6] You’re Not The King [14] Kahhof [5] Keitel [2] Race 3 Enxuto [7] Tavi Time [4] Harry’s Yacht [6] Encap [10] … Read more
Jerry Chau’s push for LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) participation continues to muster precious momentum after last season’s leading homegrown rider partnered Do Your Part (121lb) to victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (4 November). With two positions left … Read more
The 2026 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races has received a world-class list of entries, comprising 142 horses and 36 individual Group 1 winners, all searching for end-of-year glory at the ‘Turf World Championships’ on 13 December at Sha Tin. … Read more
Packing Smart (127lb) has trialled well ahead of his debut, and trainer David Hayes is hoping he can carry that form through to racing when he contests Happy Valley’s Class 4 Ant Digital Technologies Cup Handicap (1200m) on Wednesday night … Read more
Point of Law and jubilant jockey Ethan Brown spearheaded a history making day for trainer Ciaron Maher when he romped to a Melbourne Cup victory from stablemates Zahrann and Juja Kibo, making the Victorian handler the first man in the … Read more
Race 1 Amsterdam [2] Royal Press [1] Amelia’s Affair [6] Funded [7] Race 2 Yauson [13] Chispa [10] Federer [8] Dubai Watch [16] Race 3 Star Of Macedon [2] Waiheke Rose [7] Katoto [6] Fringilla [8] Race 4 Big Wigs … Read more
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