Race 5 The Enzo [4] Boga Dreams [5] Boom Boom Sweet [2] Azoustic [1] Race 6 Jekyll’n’hyde [5] Pentire’s Spirit [2] Bannerton [4] Miss Tenthousand [6] Race 7 Rockstar Dreams [5] Battle Master [6] Category Five [1] That’s A Blast … Read more
Bidding to join Frankie Dettori and Douglas Whyte as a three-time winner of the HK$800,000 LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC), Zac Purton believes fellow dual series champion Ryan Moore is the rider to beat at Happy Valley on Wednesday night … Read more
David Hayes is confident Naboo Attack has the ability to match Hong Kong’s finest in the HK$24 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (12 December), but concedes the presence of three high-class Japanese entrants … Read more
Race 5 Miss Gobcain [5] Better Tomorrow [6] Bonamassa [8] Toosbuy [3] Race 6 Think Winning [2] Pristine Image [5] Frankly Harvey [6] Helene’s Era [10] Race 7 Double You Tee [2] Dark Dream [1] Bartholomeu Dias [5] Starcaster [6] … Read more
Race 1 Totally Discreet [3] Swamp Vixen [1] Eyes Never Lie [2] Four Winds [6] Race 2 Perfect Route [1] Noname Lane [2] Darlamax [3] Victory Bandit [5] Race 3 Skilled Bunch [2] Full Probe [5] Neodium [3] So Say … Read more
Race 1 Denero [1] Lyrical Lad [4] Tycoon Bec [7] High ‘N’ Dry [3] Race 2 Groovy Kinda Love [5] Mariamia [2] Maybe The Best [6] Standoff [8] Race 3 Broadwayandfourth [2] Winsum [10] Yulong Defence [8] Lady Solly [3] … Read more
Bidding to capitalise on formidable recent form, Joao Moreira is confident Courier Wonder will prove more tractable in the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) on Sunday week (12 December) despite the talented gelding’s waywardness under pressure in last-start defeat. … Read more
Looking to leave a delayed start to his campaign and fitness queries in his wake, Wellington pleased Alexis Badel at Sha Tin this morning (Friday, 3 December) as he gears up for Sunday week’s (12 December) G1 LONGINES Hong Kong … Read more
Year after year, Yuga Kawada has been one of the leading jockeys in the Japan Racing Association. Nearly every year, he has ended it with an award of some kind, most often the Japan Racing Association award for the highest … Read more
There’s a slight gear change this coming Sunday, when the top racing action in Japan moves west from Tokyo to the Chukyo Racecourse near Nagoya for the Grade 1 Champions Cup. The race started out as the Japan Cup Dirt … Read more
Race 1: Sistine Explorer (7) Lempicka (3) For Real Life (2) Luna Cat (6) Race 2: Indy Rose Warrior (10) Endlessly (6) Victory Bay (4) Rumbled Again (8) Race 3: Mostly Sunny (7) Big Angel (9) Riotous Mischief (1) Wanalirri … Read more
Joao Moreira’s stunning recent form has continued after the Brazilian notched a second treble in four days, further reducing Zac Purton’s lead in the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday (1 December). Trailing by nine winners heading … Read more
Race 6 Alluring Grace [7] Zoulon [6] Bellarina Magic [4] Dynamic Sensation [1] Race 7 Okay To Pay [6] Hard Reality [4] Beautiful Bee [11] Redneck Princess [14] Race 8 Bomber’s Kiss [3] Grey Whisper [5] Redollix [10] Fabrikka [13] … Read more
No matter where she finishes in the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m), those watching will be witnessing both history in the making and a history maker, Japan’s champion mare with an endearingly fetching name – Loves Only You. The … Read more
Race 5: 1. Calmsir [7] 2. King Lenny (2) 3. Princess Tina (10) 4. Vosmaeri (11) Race 6: 1. Love Takes Time (9) 2. Meltdown (10) 3. Storm’s Colours (2) 4. Zancada (1) Race 7: 1. Sayumi (8) 2. Galactus … Read more
Caspar Fownes has always had high hopes of Sky Field and in Sunday week’s (12 December) G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) the handler is banking on consistency and a bit of luck as the classy chestnut targets a first … Read more
Derek Leung quashed any stamina queries regarding Reliable Team at Sha Tin this morning (30 November) as the grey prepares to take on a collection of quality opponents from Japan, Great Britain, Ireland, France and Hong Kong in the HK$20 … Read more
Race 5: Resolutions (7) Arcadia King (4) Stratum’s Reward (2) Anikery (1) Race 6: Weave That Web (5) Ferlaxing (2) Hot Seat (6) Inka Dinka (3) Race 7: Fabian’s Spirit (4) Revhead (5) Surin Beach (2) Antarctic Ocean (1) Race … Read more
Race 5 Age Of Infinity [3] Port Royal [1] Crafty Effort [5] Annie’s Comet [10] Race 6 Deserved [2] Mainland [1] Vibrant Angel [5] Kobe Princess [3] Race 7 Colsridge [1] Lord Domino [2] Invincible Bay [4] Shevrolet [5] Race … Read more
An inspired Vagner Borges ride provided John Size with his fourth Class 1 Chevalier Cup Handicap (1600m) triumph at Sha Tin on Sunday (28 November), while the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) on 12 December remains firmly on the … Read more
Race 6 Spanish Tides [3] Eagle Spirit [2] Fengarada [4] Locko [12] Race 7 Be Alert [5] Royal Volley [3] Mystery Bad Guy [2] Ally’s Reward [8] Race 8 Darlamax [6] Huntly Castle [3] Silent Command [4] Fanciful Toff [1] … Read more
Race 1 Spencer’s Spirit [4] Out Of Aflica [7] Celtic Vader [6] Zufasta [5] Race 2 Speed Lover [8] Lakehurst [2] Squeaky Gate [9] Starlite Rebel [10] Race 3 Kayseri [1] Lady Dunmore [2] Tullys Gold [3] Huntley Lady [8] … Read more
Race 1 Ebhaar [6] Brereton [1] Moko [9] Valenconi [2] Race 2 Accountability [4] True Marvel [2] Sweet Thomas [1] Into Rio [6] Race 3 Decent Raine [1] Star Of Chaos [2] Lady Of Honour [3] Riduna [5] Race 4 … Read more
Equipped with six rides at Sha Tin on Sunday (28 November), Lyle Hewitson is eager make a swift impression on his return to Hong Kong racing ahead of the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 8 … Read more
This Sunday, Nov. 28, Tokyo Racecourse hosts the Grade 1 Japan Cup, the iconic invitational gala that has been instrumental in boosting Japan’s horses and horsemen to the heights of international competitiveness they now enjoy. Some JPY 648 million, over … Read more
Race 1 Burning Power [2] Fighting Arrow [4] The Amzaonian [3] Volcanic Rock [1] Race 2 Invincible Crown [5] Riverina Cyclone [11] Unforgiven [7] Reflecting Image [9] Race 3 Mystery Island [2] Rock The Bowler [4] Tigertiger [6] High Commission … Read more
Star mare Epatante faces five rivals as she bids to defend her crown in the feature G1 Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle (3.15pm) at Newcastle this Saturday, November 27. The 2020 Champion Hurdle heroine cruised to victory on her comeback in … Read more
Race 5 Tempest Charm [11] Psychokinesis [10] Lottacheex [9] Lady Court [7] Race 6 Our Modena [7] Lal Lal Falls [6] Ice Ice Baby [2] Pitchanun [10] Race 7 Grand Pope [7] Sixbysixtythree [5] The Billionaire [3] Cielo D’oro [2] … Read more
Connections of two-time Group 1 winner Sealiway are considering The Saudi Cup for the colt’s first start of 2022, before a “big international campaign” which will include a second attempt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in October. … Read more
Danny Shum celebrated his 700th Hong Kong winner in typically understated fashion when exciting talent Romantic Warrior won the second section of the Class 4 Murrayfield Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (24 November). A protégé of … Read more