Weather poser for Cruz and California Spangle
Hong Kong’s challenging spring weather rather than barrier position is the only concern Tony Cruz has for his highly-fancied California Spangle.
Tag: 'Chairmans Sprint Prize'
Little Brose’s big first-up test in Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint
David Hayes concedes stable newcomer Little Brose faces a big challenge at his Hong Kong debut in the HK$22 million Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize...
Lucky Sweynesse storms to Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize glory
Established as the world’s highest-rated sprinter of 2023, Lucky Sweynesse joined elite company with a runaway win in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize.
2023 Champions Day racing tips & quaddie | Sha Tin | Sunday, April 30
A bumper 10-race program greets punters at Sha Tin for Champions Day 2023. Nathan Keven presents his race-by-race preview for the massive day of racing.
Pierre Ng aims to join famous father with Chairman’s Sprint win
Pierre Ng will chase a notable piece of history when Duke Wai lines up in the HK$20 million Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at...
Cordyceps Six is back as Badel chases a Group 3 National Day Cup repeat
Alexis Badel is looking to guide Cordyceps Six to consecutive wins at Group 3 level when he hops aboard the Star Turn speedster at Sha...
Badel’s in rare company after history-equalling win
Alexis Badel has been a hit ever since he switched his tack to Hong Kong and on Sunday afternoon (June 19) the Frenchman put himself...
Wellington brilliance shines bright with back-to-back Chairman’s Sprint Prize success
Wellington joined one of the most select clubs in Hong Kong racing’s fabled speed division on a glorious FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin Sunday...
Currie’s in for the hard yards, primed for FWD Champions Day
Luke Currie is out to make up for lost time across the remaining 23 fixtures this season in Hong Kong after his dream start was...
California Spangle’s tilt at Golden Sixty excites Purton
Synonymous with some of Hong Kong’s greatest horses, Zac Purton is excited by prospect of challenging Golden Sixty aboard California Spangle in a generational clash...
Ho, Lui welcome perfect Champions Mile draw as Golden Sixty chases history
Declaring Golden Sixty in peak condition as he bids for historic success in the Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday...
Magic Man and Danny Shum dominate at Happy Valley ahead of Champions Day
Joao Moreira and Danny Shum have laid down auspicious markers ahead of the glittering FWD Champions Day meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday (April 24)...
Russian Emperor primed for Group 1 FWD QEII Cup tilt
A pair of confidence-boosting track gallops has left Douglas Whyte confident Russian Emperor has fully recovered after a valiant last-start second to Golden Sixty and...
Golden Sixty on the cusp of history ahead of Champions Mile
Victory in Sunday’s (April 24) HKD$20 million Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) would elevate Golden Sixty to status as the highest prize money earner...
Zac Purton chasing more wins as focus on Champions Day sharpens
Bracing for a Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) showdown with Golden Sixty aboard California Spangle on Sunday, April 24, Zac Purton hopes to build...
Caspar Fownes poised to strike 1000 Hong Kong wins
On the cusp of becoming only the fourth Hong Kong trainer to reach 1,000 wins, Caspar Fownes is optimistic Sky Field can spearhead the stable’s...
Romantic Warrior gets his chance to soar
Karis Teetan believes the timing is right when Romantic Warrior enters uncharted waters on Sunday, April 24 at Sha Tin as the last-start BMW Hong...
Wellington claims Group 2 Sprint Cup
Richard Gibson will attempt to crown Wellington’s season in familiar fashion by chasing victory in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) in three weeks...
Super Wealthy on Sprint Cup mission for Hayes
Super Wealthy caught the eye with a luckless run earlier this month and trainer David Hayes is buoyant the Epaulette gelding can continue an upward...
Wellington ready to soar ahead of Chairman’s Sprint Prize defence
Wellington banished early season setbacks with a classy win in last month’s Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) and, this Sunday (3 April) at...
Sprint Cup test for Master Eight as FWD Champions Day looms large
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,...
Ting chases Sprint Cup repeat with Computer Patch
Jimmy Ting stunned Sha Tin last year when Amazing Star landed the Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at odds of and this Sunday (3 April)...
Fresh talent out to upstage Hong Kong’s elite on FWD Champions Day
An emerging wave of talent will square off with Hong Kong’s elite at this year’s FWD Champions Day on Sunday, 24 April at Sha Tin,...
Atomic Force debuts, Vincent Ho hunts FWD Champions Day targets
All eyes will be on Atomic Force at Happy Valley this Wednesday evening (9 March) as the talented youngster aims to transfer his European exploits...
Wellington claims second Group 1 with Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup victory
Banishing the travails of early-season setbacks in a supreme return to form, Wellington has clinched a second Group 1 triumph with rousing victory in the...