Chevalier Cup test for Beautyverse against HKIR runners
Upbeat after setting a new Hong Kong record for the most wins by a jockey at Happy Valley, Zac Purton turns his attention to next...
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Moreira master of the Lion Rock Trophy, Hot King Prawn retires
Joao Moreira is chasing an unmatched fifth win in Sunday’s (May 29) HKD$3.7 million Group 3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap (1600m) when he gets the...
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...
Warrior creates Hong Kong Derby history for Danny Shum, Karis Teetan
Romantic Warrior has forged into BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) history as the first triumphant graduate of the Hong Kong International Sale after crowning a...
Badel believes Turin Redsun’s best is yet to come
Turin Redsun’s timing couldn’t be better after his slashing second to California Spangle last month – pulling it all together for a performance that Alexis...
No distance fears as Teetan eyes Hong Kong Derby glory with Romantic Warrior
Immersed in fame and prestige, the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) is the one race that everyone in Hong Kong desires and this Sunday (20...
California Spangle, Romantic Warrior head Hong Kong Derby selected runners
California Spangle and Romantic Warrior head an enthralling group of 14 selected runners for the HKD$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin...
Resilient Teetan looks to kick on following February sparkle
The risks involved with being a jockey should never be undervalued – riding speed machines that weigh upwards of 1000lb is a dangerous profession in...
California Spangle ready to shine for Tony Cruz
Attempting to fill a rare gap in a spectacular Hong Kong riding resume, Zac Purton will be entrusted with the task of managing California Spangle’s...
Badel seeks Hong Kong Classic Cup repeat
Chasing successive wins in Sunday’s (27 February) HKD$12 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin, Alexis Badel has armed himself with the ride...
Romantic Warrior out to reaffirm status as Classic Series’ star
Looking to keep the dream of a Four-Year-Old Classic Series sweep alive, Karis Teetan is banking on Romantic Warrior’s ability to level up and once...
Golden Sixty ready to rock in Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup
While he will be without his legion of adoring fans in the stands at Sha Tin, Golden Sixty – “The Pride of Hong Kong” –...
Zac Purton looks to maintain Happy Valley sparkle
Zac Purton is looking to up the ante in his push for a fifth jockeys’ championship tonight (Wednesday, 16 February) at Happy Valley, taking yet...
Golden Sixty looks to bounce back in Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup
After suffering a rare defeat – his first since July, 2019 – Golden Sixty will aim to recapture his winning thread in Sunday week’s (20...
Romantic Warrior clinches Hong Kong Classic Mile to remain unbeaten
Romantic Warrior has repaid Danny Shum’s eye for talent and owner Peter Lau’s faith with a brilliant win under Karis Teetan in the HKD$12 million...
Teetan intends to capitalise on perfect barrier with Romantic Warrior
Karis Teetan plans to exploit an ideal inside draw and an expected strong tempo in the hope Romantic Warrior can remain undefeated and claim the...
Size believes “under-rated” Sight Spirit is a genuine Hong Kong Classic Mile threat
Bearing down on a record 12th trainers’ championship, John Size is hopeful Sight Spirit can continue an upward career trajectory and claim the HKD$12 million...
Fa Fa looms large for Sunday’s Hong Kong Classic Mile
Taking a less than traditional route with Fa Fa, trainer Frankie Lor believes his Happy Valley maestro is capable of reaping valuable dividends as he...
Tony Cruz limbers up for the Hong Kong Classic Mile with Happy Valley treble
Building impressive mid-season momentum, Tony Cruz posted a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (26 January) in an ominous foretaste to the HKD$12 million...
Cruz double-handed in Hong Kong Classic Mile with California Spangle and Ima Single Man
Bidding to seal California Spangle’s meteoric rise with success in the HKD$12 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (30 January),...
Forte for Hayes at Happy Valley, Purton reunites with Maldives
David Hayes is counting on improvement and versatility when Forte steps out second-up for the stable in Wednesday’s (26 January) Class 4 Hatton Handicap (1000m)...
Teetan not about to rest on laurels, eyes next 500
Fresh off banking his 500th win in Hong Kong, Karis Teetan is not about to sit back on his success so far – hungry for...
Wellington’s best to come, Badel chases Centenary Sprint Cup glory
Group 1 action returns this Sunday (23 January) to Sha Tin with a pair of top-level contests – highlighted by the reappearance of Golden Sixty...
Beauty Joy for Purton at the Valley, Teetan snares Romantic Warrior ride
Gearing up for a huge fortnight of Hong Kong racing, Zac Purton heads to Happy Valley this Wednesday evening (19 January) looking to maintain the...
Joao Moreira flush with Hong Kong Classic Mile options after Sha Tin four-timer
Triumphant after a Sha Tin quartet on Sunday (16 January), Joao Moreira will deliberate overnight before deciding which of the several leading contenders he will...