Sibling rivalry brewing as Glorious Forever rolls towards Hong Kong Cup
Glorious Forever galloped one race closer to a face-off with big brother Time Warp in December’s Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) after a sterling...
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Familiar hands take the Time Warp reins in Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy
Tony Cruz has turned to regular go-to Alvin Ng to take temporary hold of Time Warp’s reins from regular partner Zac Purton in Sunday’s (21...
2017 Hong Cup – What the winners and losers had to say
1st – TIME WARP – Zac Purton “I didn’t think there was much speed on paper before the race so, unless anyone did anything differently....
Japan’s influence on Hong Kong International Race day undeniable
The 1990s was a defining period for the Japanese thoroughbred. It was the decade in which imported stallions like Sunday Silence, Tony Bin, and Northern...
Track notes for 2017 Hong Kong International Race Day
AS the spotlight shines on Sha Tin this Sunday for the Hong Kong International Race Day, we’ve compiled all the last-minute notes from track work...
Future Stars On Show Throughout HKIR Undercard
HISTORICALLY, the undercard at Sunday’s Hong Kong International Races has served as a stepping stone to big-name billing at the December showpiece. While most of...
Purton hoping it’s his Time in the HK Cup
EX-AUSTRALIAN jockey Zac Purton added value to his trophy cabinet and his bank balance with a brace at last year’s Hong Kong International Races, taking...
Tide is high for Balding’s ‘Blondie’ in HK Cup
BACK in 2004 a young British trainer named Andrew Balding won the Hong Kong Vase with Phoenix Reach, and on Sunday he will attempt to...
Fujiwara ‘s brother carries Japan’s Hong Kong hopes
Kazuo Fujiwara’s first Hong Kong International Races experience came 16 years ago, as part of the team that celebrated Eishin Preston’s victory in the 2001...
Hong Kong track notes ahead of International Race Day
WITH all eyes focused on Sha Tin this Sunday for the Hong Kong International Race Day, we’ve compiled all the last-minute notes from track work...
Top elects draw well in the HKIR
THE all-important barrier draws for the Hong Kong International Races have been announced and the top elects for all four group one races have drawn...
Werther pulls out champion qualities to win Jockey Club Cup
IT was a successful weekend for the Tavistock/Bagalollies family with Gobstopper winning the New Zealand Cup and brother Werther taking out Sunday night’s Group 2...
Lucia Valentina ready for Autumn after strong Hong Kong showing
LUCIA Valentina will arrive back in Australia next week to prepare for the autumn after a fantastic run in the Group 1 Hong Kong Cup...
Champion status awaits Criterion at the Hong Kong Cup
CHAMPION rider Craig Williams believes Criterion will be regarded as a champion if it wins the Hong Kong Cup next Sunday. Williams will travel to...