The rematch between Betfred 2000 Guineas one-two Bow Echo and Gstaad lived up to its billing in the G1 St James’s Palace Stakes, with George Boughey’s stable star emerging victorious after a final-furlong showdown. The unbeaten Bow Echo (5/6F), … Read more
Mission Central (14/1) denied French raider Rayevka and Australian challenger Overpass in a thrilling finish to the G1 King Charles III Stakes. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, Mission Central lined up in the five-furlong contest after two wins over the … Read more
Great Barrier Reef (6/1) maintained his unbeaten record with a tenacious victory in the G2 Coventry Stakes, handing trainer Aidan O’Brien a 12th win in the six-furlong highlight for two-year-olds. The No Nay Never colt had been partnered by … Read more
Ten Bob Tony became the longest-priced winner of the G1 Queen Anne Stakes since Garrick in 1950 as he caused a 50/1 shock in the Royal Ascot curtain raiser. Although unconsidered in the betting having done much of his … Read more
Opera Ballo and Ombudsman are among a host of stars representing Dubai World Cup and Dubai Racing Carnival form at Royal Ascot this week. Opera Ballo, winner of the G1 Jebel Hatta on ‘Fashion Friday’ in January at Meydan Racecourse, … Read more
Royal Ascot, taking place from Tuesday 16th June to Saturday 20th June, will be broadcast across 180 territories via 30 networks in its most comprehensive year of linear and digital coverage to date, delivered by HBA Media on behalf of … Read more
Second favorite Meisho Tabaru captured this year’s All-Star “Grand Prix,” the Takarazuka Kinen (200m) at Hanshin on Sunday, becoming only the third horse to win the race two years in a row, following his sire Gold Ship in 2013- 2014 … Read more
Ethan Brown jubilated in the best day of a burgeoning short-term Hong Kong stint with a dominant display at Sha Tin on Saturday (13 June), when the Australian posted a treble and fulfilled an ambition to ride a winner for … Read more
Top Australian sprinters Joliestar and Overpass experienced Ascot for the first time this morning as they completed separate workouts on the track. Both head the betting for their respective G1 targets at Royal Ascot next week, with Overpass lining … Read more
Mark Newnham will aim to maintain his trainers’ title challenge when he sends a lean squad of six runners to Sha Tin’s ‘Summer Series’ fixture on Saturday (13 June). The championship leaders have been finding it increasingly difficult to … Read more
After the five straight weeks of Grade 1 racing at Tokyo, the venue this Sunday is the Hanshin Racecourse, where the Grade 1 Takarazuka Kinen will be run to round out the top JRA races for the first half of … Read more
Western Bulldogs $1.73 v Adelaide Crows $2.12 Marvel Stadium Last time they met-Bulldogs 94 Crows 88 Adelaide Oval Crows look unbalanced with several key outs but boast a great recent record at venue. Bulldogs going great guns. Suggested bet- … Read more
Classic winners True Love and Christmas Day feature alongside top four-year-old Daryz at the head of the early points standings for the Cartier Horse of the Year, the premier equine accolade of the Cartier Racing Awards. Established in 1991 to reward excellence in horseracing, … Read more
George Boughey believes Bow Echo’s “best days are ahead of him” after he was among the confirmations today for a blockbuster renewal of the St James’s Palace Stakes, one of three G1 highlights on the opening day of Royal Ascot, Tuesday, … Read more
Eye-catching three-year-old Tycoon Resources improved to three wins from three outings as he cruised to another victory for trainer Tony Cruz, who secured a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (10 June). The son of Written Tycoon has been … Read more
The 76th running of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes looks set to be an international showpiece between the world’s best middle-distance horses with Calandagan and Masquerade Ball headlining entries as well as the Derby winner Christmas Day … Read more
Tycoon Resources (122lb) has burst onto the scene as a horse packed with ability, and on Wednesday night (10 June) at Happy Valley, the up-and-comer is aiming to extend his unbeaten sequence. The three-year-old son of Written Tycoon joined … Read more
Eighth pick Sixpence grabbed his much-awaited first G1 title in this year’s Yasuda Kinen. The son of Kizuna won his debut start for former trainer Sakae Kunieda, in September as a two-year-old and extended his winning streak to three in … Read more
Ricky Yiu joined an illustrious band of Hong Kong trainers with Chill Buddy’s (127lb) victory under Joao Moreira in the Class 3 HKU Jockey Club Student Villages Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (7 June), becoming only the fifth … Read more
Geelong $1.60 v Adelaide Crows $2.34 Adel Oval Last time they met-Cats 68 Crows 60 GMHBA Should be a tight contest and conditions could be wet. Crows need to win to get season back on track with Thilthorpe out and … Read more
Caspar Fownes’ push for the 2025/26 Hong Kong trainers’ title gained crucial momentum at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (3 June) when the four-time champion posted a double to forge to a three-win lead with 11 meetings left in the … Read more
Only three wins separate the leading trio in the 2025/26 trainers’ championship, and Mark Newnham is hoping to make further ground when he saddles a team of seven at Happy Valley on Wednesday (3 June) as Armor Golden Eagle returns … Read more
Much has happened since Zac Purton stepped off a plane in Hong Kong in 2007 as a fresh-faced 24-year-old with little profile beyond Australia. Nineteen seasons later, the Australian stands alone as the first jockey to ride 2,000 winners in … Read more
Zac Purton broke new ground at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 31 May) as the Australian became the first jockey to ride 2,000 winners in Hong Kong, reaching the milestone aboard Rising World (121lb) in the Hong Kong Wu Hua … Read more
Lovcen validated his previous victory once again in dominating this year’s Grade 1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (2400m) at Tokyo on Sunday, climbing to the pinnacle of a total of 7,944 three-year-olds and becoming the 25th colt to notch both … Read more
Japan Racing Association top-level action remains at Tokyo Racecourse for the fourth week in a row and what race could better follow last Sunday’s history-making Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) than the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby). It is a tradition, an … Read more
With the season nearing its climax, Sha Tin hosts two Group 3 contests on Sunday (31 May), which will feature two improving young gallopers reaching their peaks this term. Both Sky Jewellery and Patch Of Stars are at career-high … Read more
Caulfield Race 5 OH TOO GOOD (hcp) Vastly improved efforts at last two starts. A claim for the apprentice should make all the difference. Race 8 GIN A TONIC (hcp) Has a great record while fresh and excels on wet … Read more
Caspar Fownes reclaimed the lead in a rollercoaster battle for the Hong Kong trainers’ championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (27 May) with a double as Joao Moreira slotted a treble, while Zac Purton needs only one more winner … Read more
David Hayes is hoping to reignite his 2025/26 trainers’ championship hopes when he saddles a six-strong team on Wednesday night (27 May) at Happy Valley. The Australian Racing Hall of Famer snapped a recent frustrating spell, comprising seven seconds … Read more