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
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
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
David Hall joined a celebrated group of current Hong Kong trainers by securing his 700th Hong Kong win with a double at Sha Tin on Sunday (11 October). Hall modestly deflected the achievement after joining contemporaries John Size (1,667), Tony … Read more
David Hall joined a celebrated group of current Hong Kong trainers by securing his 700th Hong Kong win with a double at Sha Tin on Sunday (11 October). Hall modestly deflected the achievement after joining contemporaries John Size (1,667), Tony … Read more
Michael Chang continued an impressive early season form run to reach the 400-win landmark in Hong Kong with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (7 October) as Manfred Man vaulted to the top of the Hong Kong trainers’ … Read more
Superb victories from Blue Bolt and Daryz last weekend have seen the duo storm to the head of the points standings for the Cartier Horse of the Year, the premier equine accolade of the Cartier Racing Awards. Established … Read more
Nichola Yuen has made a flying start to her first full-season of riding in Hong Kong, and the second-placed apprentice – currently riding a wave of confidence – is hunting more success on Wednesday night (7 October) when she takes … Read more
It was smooth sailing for Ka Ying Rising in Sydney, Australia this morning (Tuesday, 6 October) as the world’s best horse cruised through a 1000m barrier trial at Royal Randwick in preparation for the world’s richest turf race – G1 … Read more
Definitive (115lb) left no room for doubt at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 4 October), pouncing under Karis Teetan to win the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Muk Min Ha Handicap (1650m, dirt) and add further fuel to trainer David Eustace’s … Read more
More than 15,000 racegoers braved the elements at Flemington today to witness world-class racing, with Cosmic Crusader claiming victory in the Group 1 $750,000 TAB Turnbull Stakes (2000m). It was a TAB Turnbull Stakes to remember for trainer Andrea … Read more
Hot Delight (128lb) will make his highly anticipated return in Thursday’s (1 October) HK$2.84 million Class 2 Beijing Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin after last season soaring through the ranks to be crowned Hong Kong Champion Griffin (2025/26). Trained by … Read more
According to Instagram numbers, Bernardo Pinheiro is Dubai’s most popular jockey. The Brazilian has 780,000 followers on the Social Media network and plenty of support in real life, if the cheers when he rides a winner at Meydan are anything … Read more
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) will launch a new race day competition this Saturday 3 October on TAB Turnbull Stakes Day, with The Flemington Fortune giving racegoers the chance to win a share of $100,000. The Flemington Fortune will … Read more
Emulating the feats of champions Golden Sixty and Ambitious Dragon, Invincible Ibis laid the foundation for a tilt at LONGINES Hong Kong International Races glory with a triumphant return in the HK$4.2 million G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha … Read more
Zac Purton will aim to ignite trainer Jimmy Ting’s season and resume his winning association with Little Paradise when the 2026 Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) winner makes his seasonal reappearance in the HK$4.2 million G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) … Read more
All three of last season’s Four-Year-Old Classic Series winners headline a high-quality field in Sunday’s (27 September) Sha Tin feature, which also includes one of the city’s leading sprinters and a Group winner with an eye on becoming this season’s … Read more
David Hayes will gradually increase Ka Ying Rising’s workload over the next week as the world’s highest-rated horse continues a so-far seamless preparation for the AU$20 million (approx. HK$110 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse on 17 October. … Read more
Ten thrilling weeks of action draw to a close at King Khalid Racecourse in Taif this weekend with two Group 3 events worth SAR1,000,000 apiece and the National Day Cup on Saturday featuring the White Stable of King Abdullah bin … Read more
Continuing a strong start to the 2026/27 season, Cody Mo cemented his place at the top of the Hong Kong trainers’ championship as Fortunate Son (126lb) confirmed his status as a Happy Valley specialist by sweeping to the lead in … Read more
Galaxy Patch is one of Hong Kong racing’s most talented horses, and jockey Karis Teetan is hoping this is the campaign when the gelding finally cracks the top level as he prepares to return in the HK$4.2 million G3 Celebration … Read more
The Melbourne Racing Club’s review of last Saturday’s Underwood Stakes Day meeting has found that the track, as presented, was safe for racing and that the turf plugs used in preparation of the track had been correctly installed. The review … Read more
Ka Ying Rising has completed final preparations before travelling to Australia for a second tilt at the AU$20 million (approx. HK$111 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse on 17 October after a faultless track gallop at Sha Tin … Read more