Marbaan and Mysterious Night, first and second 12 months ago (pictured), go head-to-head in the G3 Ras Al Khor [sponsored by Emaar] – the feature race of Friday’s Dubai Racing Carnival meeting at Meydan. Mysterious Night rarely runs a bad … Read more
Caspar Fownes tightened his grip on the trainers’ championship and Douglas Whyte ended his barren spell on a rain-affected night of action at Happy Valley on Wednesday (4 March). Luke Ferraris and Zac Purton shared riding honours with three wins … Read more
He may be eight years old, but Rebel’s Romance (pictured) showed few signs of age when charging to career win 21 in the G2 Dubai City of Gold [sponsored by emirates.com] – one of the highlights of Emirates Super Saturday at … Read more
Champion jockey Zac Purton says Voyage Bubble’s disappointing performance last start should be excused as he prepares to take on Romantic Warrior in the HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (1 March). … Read more
Harry Bentley says Stormy Grove’s blistering finish last time out “absolutely” gives him confidence in the galloper’s ability to mount a challenge in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (1 March). Despite … Read more
FLEMINGTON: OBSERVER: (Australian Guineas) Outstanding Galloper, looks the quality runner of the field. NASHVILLE JACK (Inglis Sprint) Great run in Sydney last start, looks the value runner of the meeting. RANDWICK: COOL JAKEY (Liverpool cup) Excellent run on … Read more
Rebel’s Romance and Tuz are just two of the equine superstars heading to Emirates Super Saturday – the official day of trial races ahead of the Dubai World Cup meeting in a month’s time. As a nine-time Group 1 winner, Rebel’s … Read more
Luke Ferraris reunites with David Eustace-trained Dazzling Fit in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (1 March) and believes the galloper can be competitive despite being one of the lowest-rated entries in the … Read more
Multi-platinum global superstar Jason Derulo will headline the official after-show entertainment at the 30th Dubai World Cup, taking place at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 28 March 2026. One of the most recognisable names in pop music, Derulo has sold more … Read more
Vincent Ho worked Little Paradise under the cover of darkness on Tuesday morning (24 February) at Sha Tin and the leg-stretch was much to the local ace’s delight in preparation for Sunday’s (1 March) HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup … Read more
Apprentice Ellis Wong graduated into Hong Kong’s senior jockey ranks at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (25 February) as fellow homegrown riders Angus Chung and Jerry Chau showcased their talent at the city circuit. Caspar Fownes predicted a bright future … Read more
Five rivals stand in the way of Romantic Warrior’s Triple Crown bid when Sunday’s (1 March) HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) jumps at Sha Tin, including Mark Newnham’s quality talent My Wish, who links with Hugh … Read more
Trainer Pierre Ng believes Sagacious Life’s proven stamina will play a decisive role across the remaining legs of the three-race Four-Year-Old Classic Series, with Sunday’s (1 March) HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin preceding the HK$26 … Read more
Trainer Pierre Ng believes Sagacious Life’s proven stamina will play a decisive role across the remaining legs of the three-race Four-Year-Old Classic Series, with Sunday’s (1 March) HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin preceding the HK$26 … Read more
David Hayes believes Ka Ying Rising’s extraordinary dominance can continue indefinitely after the world’s premier sprinter demolished quality opposition to post a Hong Kong record 18th successive victory in course record time in the HK$13 million G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee … Read more
Francis Lui saddles three runners in the HK$13 million G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (22 February) as he attempts to challenge Ka Ying Rising in his bid to win an 18th consecutive race and … Read more
British trainer Jamie Osborne loves an overseas jaunt, and he could be set for the biggest race in America after Brotherly Love [pictured] won the Listed Dubai Road to the Kentucky Derby [formerly Al Bastakiya] at Meydan Racecourse on Friday. There … Read more
Trainer David Hayes takes his chance at history on Sunday afternoon (22 February) at Sha Tin when Ka Ying Rising attempts to win an 18th consecutive race – the most by a Hong Kong-trained horse – in the HK$13 million … Read more
JRA Grade 1 action returns for the first time in 2026 this coming Sunday, when the February Stakes will be run at Tokyo Racecourse over the distance of a mile on dirt. With the start on turf in the backstretch, … Read more
Tony Cruz will target Hong Kong’s elite 2000m races with Stunning Peach after the Irish-bred fulfilled long-held promise with dramatic victory in the HK$3.12 million Class 2 The Year Of The Horse Cup Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Thursday … Read more
Tonight (18 February) Hong Kong celebrated the arrival of the Chinese New Year with the spectacular “Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong” Year of the Horse Fireworks Display, exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club). Meanwhile, there was … Read more
A pulsating Dubai Racing Carnival meeting at Meydan Racecourse on Friday has horses vying for qualification for Dubai World Cup day and the Kentucky Derby – two of the biggest race meetings on the planet. The card’s official feature is … Read more
Forever Young (JPN) made sporting history at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday as he became the first two-time winner of the Group 1 USD$20m Saudi Cup. Yoshito Yahagi’s undisputed dirt champion found a perfect gap along the inside rail turning … Read more
Karl Burke’s astonishingly progressive 8-year-old Royal Champion (IRE) secured his second straight victory and easily his biggest yet in the Group 1 USD$3m Neom Turf Cup Presented by Howden. Japanese filly Yamanin Bouclier (JPN) jumped quickly and set the … Read more
The Group 2 USD $2.5m Red Sea Turf Handicap Presented by Longines, a marathon test over 3000m, served up its seventh edition in epic style as the Joseph O’Brien-trained Sons And Lovers (GB) emerged victorious. The Irish challenger sat in … Read more
The Group 2 USD$2m Riyadh Dirt Sprint Presented by Saudi National Bank once again went to a highly regarded American invader, this time Bob Baffert-trained Imagination (USA), a 5-year-old son of Into Mischief wearing the colours of Starlight Racing. They … Read more
The Group 3 USD$1.5m Saudi Derby Presented by ZOOD Realty was won in dramatic style by Sheikh Abdullah Homoud Almalek Alsabah’s Al Haram (IRE) as he confirmed himself a colt with a very bright future. American raider Obliteration (USA), … Read more
This year’s edition of the Group 1 USD$2m Obaiyah Arabian Classic Presented by Al Hammadi Hospitals Group proved a thriller as Deborah Mihaloff’s UAE-based First Classs (USA) added yet another trophy to his impressive collection. Trained by multiple champion UAE … Read more
For many, American raider Reef Runner (USA) had gone under the radar in the build-up to the Group 2 USD$2m Turf Sprint Presented by Qiddiya City. Under the floodlights at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse, however, the Irad Ortiz partnered 5-year-old … Read more
The King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz & Sons-owned Michael Scofield (USA) crowned his first season in Saudi Arabia with a convincing victory in the Listed USD$1m Tuwaiq Cup Presented by SHG. Ridden by multiple British champion jockey Oisin Murphy, the 4-year-old … Read more