Caulfield 7 – Linderman (WFA) outstanding front runner who will control this race and will be extremely hard to beat. 9 – Sun God (GR1) in powerful stable and appears to be very clean winded and will relish his lightweight … Read more
Prominent Kuwait owner Sheikh Abdullah Homoud Almalek Alsabah holds key chances in both divisions of this weekend’s SAR250,0000 Sprint Championships with his Farough (GB) bidding for a fourth consecutive success at King Khalid Racecourse in Taif on Friday. Muhammad … Read more
Mark Newnham was pleased with the effort of his 2026 Hong Kong Derby (2000m) hero Invincible Ibis, as the gelding enjoyed a tune-up on Thursday morning (17 September) ahead of his highly anticipated return to action in 10 days. … Read more
Group race targets are under consideration for Le Zonda after the exciting galloper extended his winning streak to three with success in the Class 2 Shek O Handicap (1650m) for Pierre Ng and Vincent Ho at Happy Valley on Wednesday … Read more
Several superb performances at the Irish Champions Festival have made a significant impact on the points standings for the Cartier Racing Awards, with Scandinavia and Blue Bolt now firmly in contention to be crowned the Cartier Horse of the … Read more
Le Zonda (117lb) made a big impression near the end of last season, and Pierre Ng’s exciting Irish import makes his reappearance on Wednesday (16 September) in a high-quality HK$3.12 million Class 2 Shek O Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley. … Read more
Zac Purton’s quest for a 10th Hong Kong jockeys’ championship – and a sixth title in succession – continues to gather early momentum after the Australian snared a double at Sha Tin on Sunday (13 September) to share riding honours … Read more
Four-year-old Solid State burst onto the scene at the end of last season, blowing away a Class 3 field by five and a quarter lengths in a spectacular debut. On Sunday (13 September), he’ll look to follow that up on … Read more
Flemington 6 – WelcomeToTheShow (HCP) very good run in New South Wales last time and excels at this distance. 10 – Mr Verse (Stakes) appeared to get onto the wrong leg in Sydney last time and his run here before … Read more
Aez Alkhatir (KSA) will make his debut for new owners this Friday when facing 14 rivals in the SAR150,000 JCSA Sprint Cup at King Khalid Racecourse in Taif. Formerly owned by Qemat Twaiq Stable, the gelding remains in the care … Read more
The news that Mike De Kock is set to return to Dubai has been met with delight by the many racing fans who consider him synonymous with the early days of the Dubai Racing Carnival. The South African is the … Read more
Ka Ying Rising has created history in the wake of his record-breaking performance in the G3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (6 September) by achieving the highest rating ever awarded to a sprinter and … Read more
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) celebrates the opening Group 1 race meeting at Flemington for the season on Saturday 12 September, with Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day marking the beginning of two months of elite racing, entertainment and experiences. The highlight of … Read more
Vincent Ho took riding honours at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (9 September) with a treble to continue his bright start to the 2026/27 season as Caspar Fownes ignited his charge for a sixth Hong Kong trainers’ championship with a … Read more
Young riders from across Britain will have the opportunity to compete on one of racing’s biggest stages this autumn when, for the first time, the Qatar Racing Pony Racing Championship takes place on Qatar Racing British Champions Day at Ascot … Read more
James Cummings will make his highly anticipated debut in Hong Kong when he saddles Day Day Victory (125lb) in the Class 4 Kowloon Tong Handicap (1000m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (9 September). Cummings, 38, is the latest … Read more
Michael Freedman’s star sprinter Ninja has become the first horse locked away for this year’s Everest after a deal was struck with slot holder John Camilleri’s Fairway Thoroughbreds for a start in the world’s richest turf race. The four-year-old has … Read more
David Hayes declared Ka Ying Rising “bigger, stronger and better” as the world’s best sprinter shattered Sha Tin’s 1200m track record for the fifth time before immediately entering quarantine on Sunday (6 September) in preparation for a defence of the … Read more
Karis Teetan finished off last season as one of Hong Kong racing’s most in-form riders, and returning for the 2026/27 campaign – his 14th full-time season in the city – the Mauritian ace is hoping to pick up exactly where … Read more
Raas Almaal (GB) set King Khalid Racecourse alight when winning by nearly 20 lengths on debut and bids to back that up against eight rivals in the feature SAR350,000 Taif Sprint Cup on Saturday. Carrying the colours of owner Sheikh … Read more
Romantic Warrior, the highest-earning racehorse of all time, has been retired. The brilliant Acclamation gelding, a graduate of the Hong Kong International Sale, raced in owner Peter Lau’s turquoise and white silks, amassing world record prizemoney of HK$288.74 million … Read more
Trainer David Hayes declared sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising “totally clear” following a minor injury scare going into Sunday’s (6 September) season-opening HK$4.2 million G3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin. The first Group contest of the … Read more
Sandown 6 – Wolf Gap (3YO) Always shown plenty of ability has trialled well and looks well placed in this company and plenty of speed will enhance chances. 8 – Giga Kick (Moir Stakes) outstanding sprinter of the past decade. … Read more
The well-travelled Richard Kingscote is looking forward to adding another country to his international riding resume when he rides in South Korea for the first time, linking with Danny Shum’s Gorgeous Win in the G3 Korea Sprint (1200m, sand) at … Read more
Fast Network will begin his two-race campaign in Japan this Sunday (6 September) when the six-year-old contests the G2 Centaur Stakes (1200m) at Hanshin, serving as his final lead-up race before the G1 Sprinters Stakes (1200m) on 27 September at … Read more
Karis Teetan finished off last season as one of Hong Kong racing’s most in-form riders, and returning for the 2026/27 campaign – his 14th full-time season in the city – the Mauritian ace is hoping to pick up exactly where … Read more
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has received 101 nominations for the 166th $10.2 million Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m), featuring a strong mix of leading local and international contenders for the race that stops a nation® at Flemington on … Read more
Preparing to return following an injury-shortened season, Harry Bentley is looking forward to reuniting with old ally Tomodachi Kokoroe in Sunday’s (6 September) HK$4.2 million G3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin. Bentley suffered arm injuries … Read more
Zac Purton and David Hayes are confident Ka Ying Rising is poised to extend his remarkable 20-race winning streak after the champion sprinter breezed through a barrier trial at Sha Tin on Sunday (30 August) in preparation for his return … Read more
Caulfield 3-Darkbonee (staying) looked good winning here last time harder this time but will be even fitter for that effort 6-Oliveanotherday (sprint) highly talented sprinter who will be the measuring stick in this grade during spring. Rosehill 8-Guest House (group … Read more