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
Night In Vegas (5/2) secured Kennet Valley Syndicates and Eve Johnson Houghton another valuable payday with a thrilling last-gasp success in the Qatar Racing British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes. Settled in rear of the 11 runners, Night In … Read more
David Hayes has lamented a poor barrier draw after Ka Ying Rising’s 21-race winning streak came to a dramatic end in the AU$20 million (approx. HK$108.9 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia on Saturday (17 … Read more
Aidan O’Brien is anticipating an improved performance from Constitution River as he bids to get back on track in the G1 Qatar Racing Champion Stakes, highlight of Qatar Racing British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday 17th October. Constitution … Read more
Race 1 Matias [6] It’s A Knockout [7] Tavi Time [1] Pier Pressure [9] Race 2 Calamari Ring [1] Saffron Veil [4] Low Key [3] Pin Up Sheila [2] Race 3 Polymnia [7] Unleeshing [8] Vivy Air [4] Churchill’s Choice … Read more
Race 1 Cignetti [3] Vallice [2] Russian Rock [6] Lepolo [1] Race 2 Your Colour [5] Miss Waititi [2] Voynichese [1] Tharwa [10] Race 3 Geegees Mistruth [1] Signature Scent [8] Photograph [9] Eagle Express [7] Race 4 Star Of … Read more
David Hayes has boldly predicted that Sydney’s fickle weather will define whether the world’s highest-rated galloper Ka Ying Rising will be vulnerable in Saturday’s (17 October) G1 The Everest or break the Randwick 1200m track record. Defending his title … Read more
Stormy Grove (115lb) exceeded Frankie Lor’s expectations first-up, and the trainer is hoping Monday’s (19 October) HK$5.35 million G2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) can serve as an important stepping stone for the five-year-old gelding in a bid to reach … Read more
Race 5 The Volta [5] Ranarsson [8] Empressive Enuff [3] Jewel Of Heaven [4] Race 6 Chihuly [2] Amawasha [10] She’s A Con [9] Foix [3] Race 7 Miss Castelvecchio [4] Crocodile [6] Venetian Choice [10] Itsukushima [1] Race 8 … Read more
Owner Sheikh Abdullah Homoud Almalek Alsabah could be set for a prominent showing as racing returns to Riyadh and King Abdulaziz Racecourse this weekend with his colours set to well represented over the two days. The new season, which runs … Read more
Zac Purton is confident Ka Ying Rising has the speed and versatility to overcome barrier 11 in the AU$20 million (approx. HK$109.5 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia on Saturday (17 October). Chasing his … Read more
Chris Waller is plotting to halt Ka Ying Rising’s 21-race winning streak in the AU$20 million (approx. HK$109.5 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday (17 October), but the champion trainer believes the Hong Kong … Read more
Massive Sovereign took a significant step towards getting his faltering Hong Kong career back on track when he landed the night’s highlight, the Class 2 HKEX TECH 100 Cup Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday (14 October). Charging home … Read more
The Aga Khan Studs is set to deploy two of its star names at Ascot on Qatar Racing British Champions Day, with Calandagan seeking a repeat win in the G1 Qatar Racing Champion Stakes and Rayif chasing his third G1 … Read more
David Hayes is undeterred after record-breaking Ka Ying Rising was tasked with creating more history after drawing barrier 11 in the AU$20 million (approx. HK$109.3 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday (17 October). … Read more
The 16th running of Qatar Racing British Champions Day at Ascot this Saturday will once again bring together the very best horses from across Europe, with many of the season’s stars confirmed this morning. Eight of the horses currently … Read more
Race 1: Maalefushi (5) Royal Press (2) Soldi (6) Act Up (1) Race 2: Hierarchy (2) True Rebel (6) Written Empire (7) Crudens Tycoon (4) Race 3: Loud Charlie (3) Stealth Of Night (5) Boltsaver (6) Cooly (10) Race 4: … Read more