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Firsts for Lane and Tezuka as Win Marilyn sweeps to Vase glory

it was a case of firsts all round for Damian Lane and Takahisa Tezuka as Win Marilyn recorded Group 1 success in the Hong Kong...

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 11, 2022

Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at Horsebetting.com.au for December 11.

Japan targets fourth Hong Kong Cup in a row

The Japanese have undoubtedly had some of the best success of any international contingent participating each year in Hong Kong. Still, the Group 1 Hong...

Piechulek hoping for special things from Mendocino in Vase

René Piechulek is aspiring to another ‘incredible’ Sunday to match that of events of 3 October, 2021 when he partners German-trained colt Mendocino in Sunday’s...

Vincent Ho, Hong Kong’s reluctant poster boy

Vincent Ho is one of Hong Kong’s biggest stars. On Sunday, he will partner one of the best horses his hometown has ever seen in...

HKIR the latest global adventure for Neasham

British-born trainer Annabel Neasham has risen to the top of the Australian ranks remarkably quickly and is hoping for another landmark victory on Sunday when...

Yahagi hopes for the win as Panthalassa guarantees the show

Every generation of racing fans has at least one memory of the brave but ultimately doomed front-runner; the horse that, on the biggest stage, opens...

Pieces falling into place for De Sousa’s international challenge

Silvestre de Sousa’s return to riding in Hong Kong has had a few hitches but he has a few reasons to feel optimistic over the...

HKIR full racing tips & quaddie | Sha Tin | Sunday, December 12

HKIR at Sha Tin is finally upon us and Horsebetting's Nathan Keven presents his full race-by-race preview of the 10-race card on Sunday afternoon.

California Spangle draws perfectly for Hong Kong Mile

Zac Purton will be ideally placed to attack Golden Sixty on Sunday as his mount California Spangle has drawn gate two in the HK$30 million...

McDonald’s amazing year not finished yet

Champion New Zealand-born but Australia-based jockey James McDonald’s stellar 2022 will be capped, but not necessarily end, when he is presented with the World’s Best...

Experience the key for three-strong O’Brien challenge

With so many opportunities throughout a racing calendar which stretches across the world, it has been only the very hardiest of Aidan O’Brien’s string which...

Hong Kong Sprint best bets & preview | Sunday, December 11

The Hong Sprint (1200m) is one of four Group 1 races out of Sha Tin on Sunday. Horsebetting's Nathan Keven presents his full preview &...

Hong Kong Vase best bets & betting preview | Sunday, December 11

The Group 1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) is the first Group 1 of HKIR & Horsebetting's Nathan Keven presents his betting preview & top tips...

Hong Kong Cup preview & betting tips | Sunday, December 11

The Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) is the final Group 1 of HKIR & Horsebetting's Nathan Keven presents his full preview & best bets...

Hong Kong Mile race preview & best bets | Sunday 11/12/2022

Horsebetting's Nathan Keven presents his race preview & betting strategy for the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon.

Teetan’s back and eager to get rolling

Karis Teetan will return to the saddle at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening after spending the past 21 local fixtures on the sidelines due to...

Lucky Sweynesse top of the pops for Manfred Man

Hong Kong’s emerging sprint star Lucky Sweynesse will certainly be top of the pops with trainer Manfred Man if he can claim victory in the...

Wellington ready to challenge for Hong Kong Sprint

Richard Gibson is confident Wellington is back to full health after recovering from a lameness issue and is set for a big performance in the...

Bubble Gift hits the Dunaden trail for Delzangles and Lemaire

Always one of the most internationally-minded of France’s training elite, Mikel Delzangles has been selective with his visits to the HKIR at Sha Tin.

Golden Sixty’s after more history with a Hong Kong Mile hat-trick

Already deemed an immortal of Hong Kong racing, Golden Sixty will chase further lustre to his incredible record this Sunday when he takes aim at...

Rookie trainer Pierre Ng chasing HKIR glory

It is testament to Pierre Ng’s ambition and talent he is preparing two runners for this year’s Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) in just his...

Purton expects competitive racing as he bids for IJC hat-trick

Zac Purton is anticipating a tough ride in his bid for a fourth International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday, December 7. The five-time...

Sight Success chases limelight in Hong Kong Sprint

Overshadowed by Hong Kong’s glamour sprinters, Sight Success could emerge as the surprise packet in the HK$24 million Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at...

Zac Purton limbers up for IJC with treble at Sha Tin

Eager to build momentum after missing two meetings recently, Zac Purton reasserted his dominance over the Hong Kong jockey ranks ahead of the International Jockeys’...