Hit Show shocked plenty of fans and racing professionals 12 months ago when weaving his way between runners under an inspired Florent Geroux to scoop the Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates, but owners Wathnan Racing were not among those … Read more
A Group 1 winner who has run at the top level eight times and at the Dubai World Cup meeting on three previous occasions, Giavellotto is a high-class performer by anyone’s standards. It’s somewhat bizarre, then, to learn that the … Read more
Race 1: Hydrobomb (2) King’s Address (5) Optimus (6) Autumn Lover (10) Race 2: Obvious (1) Mongolian Mission (7) Mcwoody (2) Yauson (3) Race 3: Santana (4) Avenue Montaigne (7) Fastobullet (2) Cavalry Scout (1) Race 4: Lady Thinkabell (9) … Read more
$12,000,000 Group 1 Dubai World Cup (Sponsored by Emirates Airline) Among the annals of horses named specifically to star at this meeting, Meydaan is right up there with the likes of 2000 Dubai World Cup winner Dubai Millennium. It would … Read more
Everything went as expected on Tuesday morning (24 March) for Ka Ying Rising as the eight-time Group 1 winner cruised through a barrier trial in preparation for 6 April’s HK$5.35 million G2 Sprint Cup (1200m), where he’ll attempt to secure … Read more
Bhupat Seemar’s Dubai World Cup record is an enviable one. The dual UAE Champion Trainer only took out his licence in 2022 but since then has celebrated two Dubai Golden Shaheen wins, with Switzerland and Tuz, as well as winning … Read more
Race 5: First Fifteen (2) Tipsy Gypsy (1) Popthebubbly (3) Smashing Ruby (7) Race 6: Got Out The Fence (4) Torlaah (1) Bow Ribbon (8) Here Comes Wozza (6) Race 7: Just Remember It (1) Amraam (2) Mystery Blonde (9) … Read more
Few people want a Dubai World Cup night winner more than Jose D’Angelo, and few have a better chance of getting one in just a few days’ time. The US-based Venezuelan trainer, who sends out G1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner Bentornato … Read more
Crowning a phenomenal week for trainer Mark Newnham, Invincible Ibis (126lb) vindicated Hugh Bowman’s faith with a record-breaking triumph in the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (22 March). Clocking 1m 59.43s, the Hellbent … Read more
Race 5 Cash Converter [4] Stewart [9] Struggle Street [7] Supido’s Choice [2] Race 6 Super Mirage [5] Quite The Lass [8] Luckett [4] Baffleck [6] Race 7 Zouatica [3] Presser [6] Inexorable [10] Pounding [1] Race 8 Cryptic Clue … Read more
The 2025 Dubai World Cup meeting started off a big few weeks for Classic-winning British trainer George Boughey. His filly Believing won the G1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan, just months after selling to her new owners. Soon after, he … Read more
Numbers shapes as a leading contender in the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on Sunday (22 March) but, despite being confident about his mount’s credentials, jockey Derek Leung warns that race tempo will be decisive. The Frankie … Read more
Race 4 Il Cielo [1] Lucky Compass [10] Vincentina [5] Elvis [2] Race 5 Vaderlee [5] Naval Force [3] Simply Sassy [11] Brazenga [6] Race 6 O’mosa [2] Bama Slama [3] No Overtaking [5] World Action [7] Race 7 Hey … Read more
No horse declared to run in the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) has won more races this season than Emblazon, and trainer Cody Mo hopes his progressive galloper can fulfil a lifelong dream on Sunday afternoon (22 March) … Read more
Race 1 Kingston Charm [9] My Phar Lady [8] Barrengarry [14] Tenderize [5] Race 2 Juja Kibo [8] Campaldino [1] Travolta [4] Changingoftheguard [3] Race 3 Polymnia [7] Pinito [2] Movin Out [6] Maisy [12] Race 4 Skyhook [2] Nashville … Read more
Race 1 Charmed Run [5] Ka Ying Cheer [6] Wolfy [8] Dancing Storm [3] Race 2 Mr Bannock [9] Bluestone [4] Flamin’ Romans [1] Djockovic [8] Race 3 Rich On Bubbles [1] Cyclotron [2] Myhro’s Ruler [5] Fawlty Affairs [3] … Read more
CAULFIELD: JIMMYSTAR (WILLIAM REID) Outstanding sprinter with an imposing record. And thrives fresh. JACKKNIFE (HANDICAP) Imported galloper with strong UK profile. Has trialled well. ROSE HILL: Streisand (GOLDEN SLIPPER) Powered away to win the blue diamond and has worked well … Read more
Race 5 Three Musketeers [5] Sergeant Stan [4] Guru Two [7] Blue Monday [10] Race 6 Ethereum Girl [2] Jaegers [4] Beyond Question [1] Olatunde [5] Race 7 Plymouth [2] Bear On The Loose [5] Geemes [8] Nellie Leylax [3] … Read more
Owner Vincent To Wai Keung will make his second bid for BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) glory this Sunday, 22 March, with his promising runner Top Dragon. To’s first Derby representative, Grand Dragon, contested the 2010 edition but finished 12th … Read more
Mark Newnham could scarcely have hoped for a better lead-in to the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and was in buoyant mood after Invincible Ibis was handed the plum draw at Thursday’s (19 March) barrier draw. Fresh … Read more
Multiple Group 1 winners Forever Young and Calandagan are among the likely runners for the 30th Dubai World Cup meeting, at Meydan Racecourse, on Saturday 28 March. A field of nine has been announced for the $12million G1 Dubai World Cup [sponsored by Emirates Airline], … Read more
23 individual Group 1 winners headline entries for FWD Champions Day on Sunday, 26 April at Sha Tin – all seeking the opportunity to race for the record HK$78 million in prizemoney across three of world racing’s premier contests in … Read more
Race 4: Under The Hat (7) Belnera (8) Star Bling (6) Brazil (1) Race 5: Tessarion (12) Just Hear Me Out (3) Gaelic Gem (7) Splendid Magnus (8) Race 6: Black Storm (3) Associate (7) Pride Of Jezza (16) Blushing … Read more
Race 5: Blakmax (1) Jet Jitsu (2) Shidan (6) Russian Roni (4) Race 6: Hollandia (7) So Brave (1) Customer Service (6) Rainbow Delight (2) Race 7: Yamashita’s Gold (4) Battle Of The Ice (1) Deliberate Ploy (2) Axiom (5) … Read more
Second-year British handler David Eustace approaches the 149th HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on Sunday (22 March) at Sha Tin with dual representation, but says positioning himself for an early-career crack at Hong Kong’s most prestigious race was … Read more
Trainer Pierre Ng is keeping the faith when Sagacious Life contests the HK$26 million 149th BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon (22 March). After awkwardly covering ground from an outside draw when fourth in the … Read more
Preparing to saddle Invincible Ibis in the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (22 March), Mark Newnham breathed fresh life into his Hong Kong trainers’ championship quest with a spectacular, career-best five-timer at Happy … Read more
Race 1 Savitri [7] Loud Charlie [2] Engine Of War [1] Light Moves [4] Race 2 Crown Crusher [6] Grand Oamaha [8] All Business [5] Rock Them Jools [3] Race 3 Oliveanotherday [1] Hotspur Reale [5] Immerse [6] Alzaro [7] … Read more
Andrea Atzeni believes a return to sprinting will prove decisive for Crimson Flash (120lb) when the four-year-old gelding takes aim at a stacked HK$2.84 million Class 2 Daisy Handicap (1200m) on Wednesday (18 March) at Happy Valley. Trained by … Read more
Trainer Jimmy Ting believes a remedial course of barrier practice has star talent Little Paradise right on track for the HK$26 million 149th BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) – the city’s most coveted crown – at Sha Tin on Sunday … Read more