Derek Leung is optimistic Victor The Winner can overcome unfamiliar surroundings and formidable opposition when the pair contests the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) at Chukyo Racecourse on Sunday (24 March), bidding to become Hong Kong’s second winner of the feature sprint. … Read more
Race 5 Thoughtful Woman [11] Spellmaster [4] Salsita [2] Derozario [6] Race 6 Brazen Kingdom [2] Modown [1] Let’s Get Down [3] Heaven Forbid [5] Race 7 Umetini [7] Master Right [2] Kharma [8] Savatoff [3] Race 8 Aiming [10] … Read more
Race 5 Russian Front [4] Asawin [7] Neto [6] Esskay [3] Race 6 Our Turn Now [3] Reggie’s Folly [6] Bossa Nova Lad [11] Mischinka [1] Race 7 Tori’s Dee [3] Demon Blood [6] Upper East Side [4] Tom The … Read more
In the midst of a stunning season, Danny Shum set the tone for another potentially momentous weekend – highlighted by a dual tilt at the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin and Victor The Winner’s G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen … Read more
A total of 21 individual international Group 1 winners headlines the entry for FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on 28 April, when Hong Kong champions Golden Sixty, Romantic Warrior, Lucky Sweynesse, California Spangle and Voyage Bubble will vie with … Read more
Chancheng Glory and Ensued are chanced with becoming the first American-bred winner of the HK$26 million 147th BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon (24 March), at least dating back to when Hong Kong racing’s professional … Read more
Massive Sovereign burst onto the scene earlier this month and Zac Purton believes the Irish-bred’s ability to quickly adapt to different circumstances can prove decisive in Sunday’s (24 March) HK$26 million 147th BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin. … Read more
Race 1 The Shaper [5] Nearing Liberty [3] Judge Jenni [7] Brandnu Deal [2] Race 2 Ezeiza [10] Lakota Fire [1] Mount Olympus [3] Massira [7] Race 3 No Selections Race 4 Samuel Langhorne [5] Auspirit [8] Midnight Glow [3] … Read more
Lyle Hewitson is confident Speed Dragon can handle the distance rise in Sunday’s (24 March) HK$26 million 147th BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin. Untested over the trip, Speed Dragon finished an impeded fourth in the HK$13 million … Read more
“They’re taking off right now, how about that?!” Bob Baffert is in relaxed mood in California as two of his horses speed down the runway, about to launch for Dubai. Newgate heads for the $12million Dubai World Cup and Hopkins … Read more
Race 5 Writey O’pal [1] On My Pat [5] Kentahten [6] Sambucus [7] Race 6 Apres La Mer [4] Eugenius [6] Flip The Switch [8] Joltin’ Joe [2] Race 7 Ceerseven [5] Logan Street Lion [2] Toogoodfortoorak [4] Claim The … Read more
There were unforgettable scenes at the 2023 Dubai World Cup when Sibelius stormed along the rail to deny Switzerland in a thrilling edition of the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen. It was trainer Jerry O’Dwyer’s biggest win to date and it … Read more
Delivering on soaring expectation, Young Champion left an indelible impression on Karis Teetan as the Mauritian celebrated a treble at Sha Tin after piloting John Size’s exciting talent to victory in the Class 2 Sheung Yeung Shan Handicap (1400m) on … Read more
Race Result: 1st: Pride Of Jenni (C Maher/D Bates) – $3.902nd: Mr Brightside (B, W & J Hayes/C Williams) – $2F3rd: Cascadian (J Cummings/B Melham) – $9.50 Winning Time: 1:35.22 Last 600m: NA Margins: 2L x 1L Winning Trainer: Ciaron Maher On the horse and the performance: “She’s very, very special. … Read more
Race 1 Pure Bliss [13] Nicish [12] The Stalker [5] Endless Faith [7] Race 2 Kentucky Nick [4] Dual Fuel [1] Cheval Savant [2] Makbeel [6] Race 3 Billie Bronx [6] Maracourt [5] Neodium [1] Daiquiri [2] Race 4 Sir … Read more
Aiming to consolidate an already strong season, Karis Teetan is excited at the opportunity to ride Young Champion for the first time when the emerging talent contests the Class 2 Sheung Yeung Shan Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Saturday … Read more
Race 1 Carini [7] Mankayan [5] Muramasa [3] Gear Up [4] Race 2 Ambassadorial [2] Fistsoffury [1] Socks Nation [7] Inexorable [6] Race 3 Furious [5] Wolfy [10] The Hass [8] Crackhorn [4] Race 4 Viviane [4] Lempicka [3] Semillion … Read more
Race 1 Field Wiri [16] Mad Darcey [13] Black Duke [1] Huon [6] Race 2 Wymark [8] Dasho Lennie [2] Circle Of Fire [1] Sunlord [12] Race 3 Drifting [4] Castanya [2] Chateau Miraval [5] Fly Fly [3] Race 4 … Read more
Race 6 Miss Santorini [1] Amarysso [7] Lightning Flash [4] Grey Northern [2] Race 7 Lidder Valley [6] Russian Meteor [3] Gwan So [1] The Creator [8] Race 8 Glentaneous [6] Dunkel [1] Ashrun [3] Mystery Island [11] Race 9 … Read more
Race 5: Bubble Palace (4) Excess (6) Lady Di Di (2) Berry Bubbly (1) Race 6: Fallen (2) Refreshing (4) Torando’s Sister (7) Undisputed (3) Race 7: Tropicconi (4) Guerrera (2) Single ‘N’ Ready (8) Rich And Joyful (7) Race … Read more
Ellis Wong celebrated a significant milestone in his fledgling career at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (13 March) when the apprentice exploited his 10lb claim to maximum effect with a double on Happy Horse and Moments in Time. Wong, … Read more
Race 1: Superconstellation (8) Johnny Watts On (2) Steel Impact (12) Son Of Zorro (5) Race 2: Ameena (2) Little Stirrer (1) Medici (10) Blue Allure (4) Race 3: Sea What I See (6) Nursery Chime (5) Rocky Path (2) … Read more
33 individual Thoroughbred Group 1 winners are among horses from 13 countries expected to run at the $30.5million Dubai World Cup meeting on Saturday, 30th March. Defending champion Ushba Tesoro, Saudi Cup winner Senor Buscador and Breeders’ Cup Classic runner-up Derma Sotogake are among a projected … Read more
Tony Cruz dedicated California Spangle’s victory in the HK$13 million G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (13 March) to late owner Howard Liang, while praising Brenton Avdulla’s “perfect” ride on the stable flagbearer. Unplaced at … Read more
Race 1 Crimson Vine [9] Bogues [4] Salute The Stars [6] Make It A Double [7] Race 2 Lovely Lookin’ [8] Bolted In [5] Anotherhouse [4] Mintulee [6] Race 3 Boognish [4] Willaston [5] Tosen Water [3] Bon’s Your Back … Read more
Race 6 Zouthur [4] Juice Box [1] Shez Class [8] Boom Boom Betty [5] Race 7 Wealdstone [4] Lonfire [2] Indreamsyourmine [1] Yes Sir Icanboogie [9] Race 8 Confrontational [7] Starspangled Baby [2] Schweinsteiger [9] Brungle Raider [4] Race 9 … Read more
Bidding to add to an impressive collection of Hong Kong feature wins this season, James McDonald is wary of emerging threats to Lucky Sweynesse as the world’s top-rated sprinter attempts to win a second successive HK$13 million Queen’s Silver Jubilee … Read more
Zac Purton is optimistic a drop in distance can prove decisive in Beauty Eternal’s quest to topple Lucky Sweynesse in the HK$13 million G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (10 March). Acutely aware of Lucky … Read more
Guns And Glory (pictured) staked a claim for a spot in the G2 UAE Derby on Dubai World Cup day with an emphatic win on the final night of the Dubai Racing Carnival. The Gun Runner colt, trained by Bhupat … Read more
Race 1 Hanchi [2] Hedged [4] Lost [6] Akicita [8] Race 2 Berkeley Square [5] Young Werther [2] Fawkner Park [7] Bermadez [4] Race 3 Scheelite [1] Scully [2] Pivot City [7] Patchouli Dream [8] Groundrush [11] Race 4 Rue … Read more