Waikuku lifts Stewards’ Cup as Golden Sixty is beaten
Waikuku delivered a stunning blow at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 23 January) to deny Golden Sixty a record-equalling win in the Group 1 Stewards’...
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More Than This on giant-slaying mission in Sunday’s Stewards’ Cup
Graduates of the 2020 Four-Year-Old Classic Series, Golden Sixty and More Than This have had vastly contrasting careers since – like most in comparison to...
Joao Moreira believes Sky Darci is primed for strong return
Joao Moreira has unshakeable faith in Sky Darci’s ability to cope with various contingencies as the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner resumes in the...
Panfield returns in style ahead of HKIR assignment
Armed with options heading towards LONGINES Hong Kong International Raceday in December, Tony Millard will adopt a flexible approach with Panfield after the star stayer’s...
Whyte, Millard eye Queen Mother Memorial Cup glory with Hong Kong Derby place-getters
Denied by Sky Darci in an epic BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) last month, Russian Emperor and Panfield will resume a burgeoning rivalry at Sha...
Caspar Fownes and Joao Moreira lift the Hong Kong Derby with Sky Darci
An inspired Caspar Fownes’ training performance, crowned by a supreme Joao Moreira ride, has allowed Sky Darci to overcome serious stamina doubts while delivering dramatic...
Karis Teetan excited by Russian Emperor’s Hong Kong Derby prospects
Seeking his first Hong Kong Derby (2000m) triumph, Karis Teetan believes impeccably-bred Russian Emperor is capable of delivering breakthrough success at Sha Tin on Sunday...
Sky Darci on target for Hong Kong Derby
Caspar Fownes is optimistic Sky Darci can erase the disappointment of successive luckless runs by strongly contending for Hong Kong Derby (2000m) glory at Sha...
Russian Emperor pleases Whyte ahead of Hong Kong Derby tilt
After entering the 2021 BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) fold with a dashing second at in last month’s Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m), Russian Emperor...
Healthy Happy lands Hong Kong Classic Cup to remain in Hong Kong Derby contention
An inspired Alexis Badel capitalised fully on Frankie Lor’s generosity to snare the HK$12 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) as Healthy Happy underlined BMW...
Joao Moreira has faith in Excellent Proposal
With a respectful eye on several rivals, Joao Moreira is bullish about the chances of Excellent Proposal (132lb) in the Class 2 Choi Hung Handicap...
Hayes to unleash Beauty Joy in testing Sha Tin debut
David Hayes will cast unbeaten Beauty Joy (116lb) into a daunting Sha Tin initiation in the Class 2 Choi Hung Handicap (1400m) on Sunday (10...
Coolmore confirm death of Atlantic Jewel
Coolmore Australia has confirmed former star mare Atlantic Jewel has died shortly after giving birth to a foal by US Triple Crown winner Justify.
Final field of 16 declared for Epsom Derby
Sixteen three-year-olds will take their place in their place in the Epsom Derby with Frankie Dettori's mount English King the favourite.
Santiago a chance for English Derby start
Irish Derby winner Santiago is a possibility for the English Derby despite a quick turnaround from his Curragh triumph.
Son of Atlantic Jewel wins in Ireland
Russian Emperor, a son of Australian mare Atlantic Jewel, has stamped himself as a Derby contender with his maiden win in Ireland.