Hong Kong Derby likely to be run at moderate pace
Accustomed to success in the Hong Kong Derby (2000m), Joao Moreira and Tony Millard both contend this year’s Classic is likely to be contested at...
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Hayes’ youngsters Master Montaro and Fantastic Treasure tackle Derby undercard
While two-time champion trainer David Hayes looks set to feature prominently in Sunday’s (21 March) BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) with Shadow Hero and Conqueror,...
Shadow Hero ready to peak, Conqueror expected to improve for Derby
David Hayes hopes timing counts for everything when dual Group 1 winner Shadow Hero bids for Hong Kong Derby (2000m) success at Sha Tin on...
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...
Birthday boy Francis Lui looks forward to a weekend of extended celebrations
Francis Lui is hoping for a belated birthday celebration on Sunday (24 January) after watching Hong Kong star Golden Sixty breeze through his final piece...
Gear change for Shadow Hero in the Hong Kong Classic Mile
David Hayes is optimistic the removal of blinkers from Shadow Hero can spark an improved performance from the highly-regarded Australian galloper in the Hong Kong...
David Hayes unveils Conqueror with Hong Kong Derby in mind
This Sunday (20 December) at Sha Tin, two-time champion trainer David Hayes will unveil smart four-year-old Conqueror, who is looking to lay out his BMW...
Punt Drunk: Winterbottom Stakes Day, Lloyd’s Debut Win, Aussies In HK
Welcome to Punt Drunk! Our new daily column covering all the latest horse racing and punting controversies, dramas and headline news. Have a story or...
Fast Most Furious eyes LONGINES Hong Kong Mile start
Fast Most Furious (132lb) will put his Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile credentials on show this Sunday (29 November) at Sha Tin when he...
Stake money measure of Newnham’s season
Nearing the end of his best season, Mark Newnham is hoping his current crop of yearlings can unearth an heir apparent to departed star Shadow...
Newham looks to next gen after Hero sale
Trainer Mark Newnham says a stable full of promising young horses will be the key to replacing Shadow Hero after the three-year-old's sale to Hong...
Fast facts about the ATC Australian Derby
A look at the Australian Derby - the blue riband for three-year-olds.
Josh Parr confident he is on Derby Hero
Jockey Josh Parr has developed a close partnership with Shadow Hero and he has absolute belief the horse can stay the distance in the ATC...
Star-studded fields for Randwick features
Fields have been declared for the four Group One races on day one of The Championships including a star-studded line-up of sprinters in the TJ...
Newnham believes racing can continue
Group One-winning trainer Mark Newnham believes racing can keep going with participants doing their part to adhere to all the protocols in place.
Mark Newnham eyes Derby, Doncaster glory
Mark Newnham's four Group One wins have come at Randwick and he hopes to add to his tally with Shadow Hero and Quackerjack on day...
Rosehill Guineas facts and figures
What you need to know about the Group One $600,000 Rosehill Guineas run at Rosehill.
NZ Derby winner to step out at Rosehill
New Zealand Derby winner Sherwood Forest will be out to add another staying feature when he makes his Australian debut in the Rosehill Guineas.
Star-studded fields for Rosehill features
Final fields have been declared for the Golden Slipper program which includes four other Group One races at Rosehill.
Shadow Hero on target for another Guineas
Having won the Group One Randwick Guineas at his most recent start, Shadow Hero is on target for the Rosehill Guineas over 2000m.
Guineas reshuffle as Super Seth scratched
The Randwick Guineas market has been adjusted with the scratching of favourite Super Seth and Shadow Hero now heads betting.
Cummings Prince of Hobartville upsets
Prince Fawaz will bid to become trainer Anthony Cummings' third Hobartville Stakes winner and his second at double-figure odds.
No hiding for Shadow Hero in Hobartville
Trainer Mark Newnham is confident Shadow Hero will be a force this campaign but admits the Hobartville Stakes is probably too short.
Shadow Hero on track for autumn targets
Trainer Mark Newnham has mapped out a four-run Sydney campaign for Shadow Hero which includes three Group One races for three-year-olds.
Newnham deflated after Victoria Derby loss
Trainer Mark Newnham will spell Group One winner Shadow Hero and look to the autumn after the colt finished fifth as favourite in the Victoria...