Tag: 'Alexis Badel'

Happy Together triumphant in Group 3 January Cup

Happy Together extended his startling progress with an emphatic win the HK$4.2 million Group 3 January Cup Handicap (1800m) under a facile Alexis Badel ride.

Happy Together steps up for Group 3 January Cup

Alexis Badel is hoping to time it right aboard the rapidly rising Happy Together in Wednesday night’s Group 3 January Cup Handicap (1800m).

Hall double-handed in Group 3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy

David Hall is cautiously optimistic Invincible Sage can extend a meteoric rise when the emerging speedster contests the Group 3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy.

Healthy Happy aims to regain Group 3 crown

Healthy Happy will chase redemption in the 2024 HK$4.2 million Group 3 Chinese Club Challenge Cup Handicap for jockey Alexis Badel and trainer Frankie Lor.

Happy Together delivers for Alexis Badel and Frankie Lor

Happy Together showcased Group 3 January Cup Handicap credentials with a convincing win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night for Frankie Lor and Alexis Badel.

Alexis Badel hopes for a Ping Hai Galaxy encore

With five winners from the past four Sha Tin meetings, Alexis Badel hopes Ping Hai Galaxy can extend the Frenchman’s productive streak at Sha Tin...

Alexis Badel eyes HKIR features after Sha Tin double

Chasing breakthrough Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) success on Sunday, Alexis Badel laid down a positive marker with a double at Sha Tin.

Alexis Badel has faith in Happy Together ahead of Chevalier Cup

Alexis Badel is confident Happy Together has the qualities to contend strongly in the HK$4.075 million Chevalier Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday

Money Catcher faces weighty Group 3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse challenge

Frankie Lor concedes a significant rise in the handicap ratings leaves Money Catcher with a difficult challenge in the Group 3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse.

Frankie Lor has Money Catcher on another Hong Kong Cup trail

Frankie Lor is buoyant Money Catcher can take another step forward this season as he readies for Sunday’s Group 2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m)

Alexis Badel delivers front-running masterclass on Healthy Happy

Healthy Happy claimed Hong Kong’s first black type victory of the 2023/24 season with success in the Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha...

Red Lion claims Hong Kong Macau Trophy under inspired Badel ride

Reprising memories of an inspired BMW Hong Kong Derby ride in March, Alexis Badel overturned convention on Red Lion at Sha Tin on Saturday.

Ricky Yiu hopes to continue excellent season with Nimble Nimbus

Ricky Yiu is optimistic Nimble Nimbus can maintain the stable’s wonderful momentum with another strong performance at Happy Valley.

Fownes dominates Happy Valley with four-timer

Revelling in his best haul of the season, Caspar Fownes posted a quartet at Happy Valley on Thursday night as he reaffirmed his status as...

Yiu, Badel continue HK Derby momentum with Happy Valley success

Still coming to terms with landmark Hong Kong Derby (2000m) success with Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin last weekend, Ricky Yiu continued a memorable season...
Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble clinches Hong Kong Derby for Yiu, Badel

Defying expectation, Voyage Bubble provided trainer Ricky Yiu with one of his greatest victories and jockey Alexis Badel with the perfect finale to a challenging...

Astrologer shoots for back-to-back wins at the Valley

Following a smart victory last month, Astrologer will step back in distance as he looks for consecutive wins in the Class 2 Wong Nai Chung...

Wellington prepares for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup defence

Wellington’s bid for a fifth Group 1 success is firmly on course after his effortless barrier trial at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning under Alexis...

Manfred Man chases Centenary Sprint Cup glory with Lucky Sweynesse

Manfred Man is optimistic Lucky Sweynesse can secure Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) triumph at Sha Tin on Sunday to further erase memories of...

History beckons as Wellington looks to join Silent Witness in record books

The HK$12 million Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) continues a blockbuster stretch of Hong Kong racing this weekend at Sha Tin when the might...

Alexis Badel hopes for winning return in Bauhinia Sprint Trophy

Fully recovered from injury, Alexis Badel hopes to seal his comeback to race riding in triumph when partnering Cordyceps Six in the HK$3.9 million Group...
Wellington

Wellington stamps authority with dynamic Group 2 Premier Bowl display

Cementing his reputation as Hong Kong’s premier sprinter, Wellington has emphatically showcased Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) claims in December with a dazzling performance...
California Spangle

California Spangle cruises to Group 2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy glory

California Spangle remains on target for a pair of blockbuster showdowns with Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty after eclipsing quality opposition to clinch the HKD$5...
Alexis Badel

Badel mulls Group 3 National Day Cup tactics for Cordyceps Six

Alert to the possibility of a slower than expected tempo, Alexis Badel will trade on Cordyceps Six’s versatility and devastating acceleration as the pair bids...
Seaweed Fortune

Francis Lui trains 800th Hong Kong winner as Vincent Ho rides treble

Francis Lui has joined an elite cluster of Hong Kong trainers to saddle 800 winners or more after teaming with regular ally Vincent Ho and...