Sad news has reached the racing community with the passing of Jimmy Choux, a beloved figure in New Zealand racing. The former Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner and accomplished stallion was humanely euthanised earlier this week, marking the end of an era in the sport. Jimmy Choux’s remarkable… Read More »
Trainer Peter Williams had meticulously laid the groundwork for Desert Lightning’s Melbourne campaign long before the talented galloper clinched victory in the Aotearoa Classic. Williams, in collaboration with his wife Dawn, had initiated discussions with renowned trainer Peter Moody in anticipation of the race. The possibility of transporting Desert Lightning… Read More »
It’s the 17th $1m TAB Karaka 2YO Millions of 1200m and can the World’s Best Jockey in James McDonald break the powerful Te Akau Racing seven year continued race dominance. In jumping the Ladbrokes $3.10 race favourite Velocious from Barrier 7 for Stephen Marsh and owners Go Racing, she’ll have… Read More »
Happenings of a type have emerged from Britain first with news that David Ashbury Underwriting is renewing their sponsorship with rising jockey Rossa Ryan for another year. David Ashby Underwriting is a leading insurance specialist in bloodstock and High Value Sport Horse insurance with a network of contacts and leading… Read More »
In a significant move, the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) has announced the end of its horse racing activities, scheduled for April this year. This decision follows the MJC’s approach to the Macau Government last year, seeking to terminate their longstanding contract. Citing operational difficulties and a misalignment with current societal… Read More »
Renowned jockey James McDonald is set to make a highly anticipated return to his native New Zealand for the Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie on January 27. The 31-year-old will be aboard Roger James and Robert Wellwood’s recent victor Orchestral in the $1.5 million Karaka Millions 3YO race. Additionally, McDonald… Read More »
Golden Sixty will bypass the 2024 G1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin on 21 January after the champion miler presented with a minor leg issue on Wednesday (27 December). Trainer Francis Lui said the record-breaking Golden Sixty – brilliant last-start winner of the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m)… Read More »
It’s the expanding Bahrain Turf Series and it’s George Scott with his 3yo Isle of Jura who’s looking for a championship two-from-two in the Al Dana Cup on Friday. First-up in Bahrain following wins at Newmarket and Newbury this year, Isle of Jura scored by 1Âľ lengths in the first… Read More »
Absurde, a runner in this year’s Melbourne Cup, experienced a disappointing return to racing at Leopardstown, Ireland. Competing in the 3200-metre Future Champions Novice Hurdle, the horse was a $15 bet with betting apps but was pulled up before the last of the nine hurdles. After a notable seventh-place finish… Read More »
Blue Diamond winner Little Brose has landed in Hong Kong, entering a new phase in his racing career under trainer David Hayes. The Hong Kong-owned three-year-old, celebrated for wins in the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes and Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes, concluded his Australian stint in the Caulfield Guineas, securing… Read More »
It’s not even Christmas, and already the Argentina 3yo El Encinal is first into the 41st Breeder’s Cup World Championship at San Diago on 1, 2 November 2024. In taking out the nation’s principal event the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini Internacional at Hipodromo de San Isidro outside Buenos Aires, he’s… Read More »
Can defending champion Winner’s Man become the first to successfully defend the Grand Prix since Dongbanui Gangja in 2008, 2009 and match 2018 hero Triple Nine’s five Group 1’s. It’s the 41st Grand Prix Stakes at Seoul’s LetsRun Park, the traditional season finale and most prestigious event on the calendar,… Read More »
The formidable duo of Zac Purton and Lucky Sweynesse have combined to take out the Group 1 Hong Kong International Sprint at Sha Tin on Sunday. Having won ten times from 15 starts in partnership including two successes at Group level, the duo showed their class at Sha Tin on… Read More »
After training the runner up in 2022, Andre Fabre has claimed the Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin with Junko delivering a last to first victory. Andre Fabre has a strong record in the Hong Kong Vase having trained the 2014 Hong Kong International Vase (2400m) winner… Read More »
A bumper ten race card has been set down for Sha Tin on Sunday for International Day. Best Bookies đź’° 👉 View the Best Betting Sites and Bookie Apps Hong Kong Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Hong Kong Cup Hong Kong Mile 🏆: View the Field… Read More »
As the newly minted four-time winner of the LONGINES World’s Best Jockey Award, Ryan Moore will bid to add further lustre to his LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) achievements at Sha Tin on Sunday (10 December). Moore on Friday night (8 December) was awarded the LONGINES World’s Best Jockey… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2023 Hong Kong Cup. The Hong Kong Cup will be run on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at Sha Tin racecourse. Time: 7:40pm AEDT Distance: 2000m Market đź’°: View the Odds for the Hong Kong Cup
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2023 Hong Kong Mile. The Hong Kong Mile will be run on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at Sha Tin racecourse. Time: 7:00pm AEDT Distance: 1600m Market đź’°: View the Odds for the Hong Kong Mile
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2023 Hong Kong Sprint. The Hong Kong Sprint will be run on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at Sha Tin racecourse. Time: 5:50pm AEDT Distance: 1200m Market đź’°: View the Odds for the Hong Kong Sprint
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2023 Hong Kong Vase. The Hong Kong Vase will be run on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at Sha Tin racecourse. Time: 5:10pm AEDT Distance: 2400m Market đź’°: View the Odds for the Hong Kong Vase
