International Horse Racing

• Snow Fairy to miss Hong Kong Vase

  Snow Fairy has been withdrawn from the Hong Kong Vase on December 11 after being injured in trackwork leaving trainer Ed Dunlop with Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux as his representative.

   
• Overturn has Champion date

  Overturn could have another crack at the Champion Hurdle after making turf history at Newcastle on Saturday.

   
• Excelebration to miss Hong Kong

  Excelebration is to miss next month’s Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin because of an infection.

   
• Brilliant Buck’s cashes in again

  Big Buck’s registered a record-equalling 13th successive victory as he cruised home in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury.

   
• Hennessy glory for Carruthers

  Carruthers swept to victory in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday more than half a century after his breeder and part-owner Lord Oaksey claimed the famous staying handicap chase on Taxidermist.

   
• Grands Crus wins again

  Emerging steeplechase star Grands Crus fended off Sonofvic to record his second win from as many starts over fences at Newbury on Thursday.

   
• Danedream favourite for Japan Cup

  Craig Williams’ Japan Cup mount Tosen Jordan is considered a leading contender for Sunday’s $6.5 million event but will have to overcome German-trained filly Danedream.

   
• Vase target for Dunlop duo

  Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux will clash with stablemate Snow Fairy in next month’s Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin.

   
• 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase field released

  With the running of the Group 1 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase next month we take a look at the the official field that will start in the race. Last years winner Mastery will not be taking part in this years edition of the race.

   
• 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint field released

  With the running of the Group 1 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint next month we take a look at the the official field that will start in the race. Last years winner JJ The Jet Plane will not be taking part in this years edition of the race.

   
• 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile field released

  This years running of the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile sees last years winner Beauty Flash aiming to go back to back, we take a look at the the official field that will start in the race.

   
• 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup field released

  With the running of the Group 1 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup next month we take a look at the the official field that will start in the race. Last years winner Snow Fairy has opted to run in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase.

   
• Buck’s tops Newbury seven

  Big Buck’s will face a maximum of six rivals when he bids to stretch his unbeaten run over hurdles to 13 at Newbury on Saturday.

   
• Tim Clark causes upset on Destined For Glory

  The local assault on the Hong Kong international meeting was thrown into confusion by upsets in the leadup races at Sha Tin on Sunday.

   
• Veteran Kauto’s Star wins again

  English steeplechaser Kauto Star added to his legend when the two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup champion showed reports of his decline were premature by winning the Betfair Chase for the fourth time.

   
• Classic champion Drosselmeyer retired

  Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Drosselmeyer has been retired to stand at his owners’ stud in Kentucky.

   
• Pipe targets Newbury with Grand Crus

  David Pipe’s top class grey Grands Crus could put his unbeaten record over fences on the line at Newbury on Thursday.

   
• Danedream arrives safely in Japan

  Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream has travelled safely to Japan to prepare for the Japan Cup on Sunday week.

   
• Prize money boost for British racing

  British prize money for next year has been given a shot in the arm with an extra STG4.2 million ($A6.59 million) from the Levy Board.

   
• Frankel named Horse Of The Year

  Unbeaten colt Frankel has added the European Horse Of The Year title to his list of achievements at a ceremony in London.