There is something about the Grand National at Aintree, Liverpool, that seems to mystically produce a heart-warming story year after year. Last year we had the win of Rachael Blackmore, the first lady jockey to win the race and hers was just the latest in a very long line of… Read More »
Melbourne Cup winning trainer Joseph O’Brien recently announced his intention to concentrate on his flat racing string but he showed he is still able to turn them out at the top level over the jumps, sending Fakir D’Oudairies to win his second consecutive Marsh Chase at Aintree’s Grand National meeting…. Read More »
Locked in familiar battle with Zac Purton for the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship, Joao Moreira aims to reach the century milestone for the seventh time in nine seasons when he takes a full book of rides at Sha Tin on Sunday (10 April). Featuring once more in a riveting contest… Read More »
He came, he saw and he silenced doubters with an unanswerable burst of speed. Golden Sixty flattened rivals at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 3 April) with a familiar display of sheer dominance to recapture his winning groove in the HK$4.75 million G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) for jockey Vincent Ho… Read More »
Unmoved by successive defeats aboard Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper, Vincent Ho is confident Golden Sixty can reprise winning habits in the G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (3 April). Pitted against recent conquerors Russian Emperor and Savvy Nine (G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup, 2000m) and Waikuku… Read More »
On the books, three-time G1 winner Efforia towers above the competition in the expected field of 16 for this Sunday’s (3 April) G1 Osaka Hai (2000m). Returning from his winning run in the G1 Arima Kinen (2500m) on 26 December, Efforia takes on his fifth start over 2000m, but it… Read More »
Duke Wai’s stunning consistency has earned Paul O’Sullivan’s flagbearer a tilt at the G3 Sha Tin Vase Handicap (1200m) in May after victory in the Class 1 Silvermine Bay Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin’s all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night (30 March). Upstaging Kurpany and Majestic Star , who are both being… Read More »
Wellington banished early season setbacks with a classy win in last month’s G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) and, this Sunday (3 April) at Sha Tin, the talented bay tackles the G2 Sprint Cup (1200m) as he gears up for his shot at joining elite company with the defence of… Read More »
Master Eight has a long way to go if he is to fill the void left by the brilliant Mr Stunning in Frankie Lor’s stable, but this Sunday (3 April) the handler is hopeful the exciting four-year-old can take a step closer to fulfilling his early promise when he lines… Read More »
Delivering a reminder of talent and ambition, Jerry Chau shared riding honours at Sha Tin on Sunday (27 March) with Joao Moreira to keep alive hopes of snaring the Tony Cruz Award as Hong Kong’s leading local jockey with a double. Returning to the fray after missing Wednesday’s (23 March)… Read More »
Star Melbourne jockey Damian Lane has added Dubai World Cup night to the list of feature meetings he has won at after claiming the UAE Derby in the early hours of Sunday morning, Australian time. Lane teamed with the Koichi Shintani-trained Crown Pride to win the US$1 million event. 🚨… Read More »
One of the richest race days in world racing is Dubai World Cup Night at Meydan and the 2022 edition rolls around this Saturday night. Race One: 3 Brraq Race Two: 1 Al Nefud Race Three: 12 Manobo Race Four: 10 Man Of Promise Race Five: 4 Azure Coast Race… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2022 Dubai World Cup. The Dubai World Cup be run on Saturday March 26th at Meydan racecourse. Time: 3:30am AEDT Distance: 2011m Class: Group 1 Market 💰: View the Odds for the Dubai World Cup Have Your Say: Who do you think… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2022 Dubai Sheema Classic. The Dubai Sheema Classic be run on Saturday March 26th at Meydan racecourse. Time: 2:55am AEDT Distance: 2414m Class: Group 1 Market 💰: View the Odds for the Dubai Sheema Classic Have Your Say: Who do you think… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2022 Dubai Turf. The Dubai Turf be run on Saturday March 26th at Meydan racecourse. Time: 2:20am AEDT Distance: 1810m Class: Group 1 Market 💰: View the Odds for the Dubai Turf Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2022 UAE Derby. The UAE Derby be run on Saturday March 26th at Meydan racecourse. Time: 1:10am AEDT Distance: 1810m Class: Group 2 Market 💰: View the Odds for the UAE Derby Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2022 Al Quoz Sprint. The Al Quoz Sprint be run on Saturday March 26th at Meydan racecourse. Time: 12:35am AEDT Distance: 1207m Class: Group 1 Market 💰: View the Odds for the Al Quoz Sprint Have Your Say: Who do you think… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2022 Dubai Gold Cup. The Dubai Gold Cup be run on Saturday March 26th at Meydan racecourse. Time: 11:55pm AEDT Distance: 3218m Class: Group 2 Market 💰: View the Odds for the Dubai Gold Cup Have Your Say: Who do you think… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2022 Godolphin Mile. The Godolphin Mile be run on Saturday March 26th at Meydan racecourse. Time: 11:20pm AEDT Distance: 1609m Class: Group 2 Market 💰: View the Odds for the Godolphin Mile Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the… Read More »
View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2022 Dubai Golden Shaheen. The Dubai Golden Shaheen be run on Saturday March 26th at Meydan racecourse. Time: 1:45am AEDT Distance: 1207m Class: Group 1 Market 💰: View the Odds for the Dubai Golden Shaheen Have Your Say: Who do you think… Read More »
