Michael Costa has had a great season at Jebel Ali with nine wins in three meetings, and he has several promising prospects this weekend. After a stunning five-timer on the opening day, he has secured doubles at the two subsequent fixtures, and his horses, such as Sadaaty and Meshtri, have the potential to improve his impressive statistics in the 1400m handicap (85-105). Sadaaty is preferred over ...
Tonight's racing event offers a contrasting lineup, with Purebred Arabians and thoroughbred juveniles competing in separate races. The 4YO Purebred Arabians will battle it out in the UAE Arabian Derby to conclude their Classic year. Meanwhile, the finale will feature some blue-blooded thoroughbred juveniles looking to establish their credentials for the upcoming Classic year. Joe Star, a Jewel ...
Attending the international races in Hong Kong last weekend provided an interesting opportunity to observe Aidan O'Brien in action as he prepared for the races. Steph Cooley, International Racing Department Manager at the Dubai Racing Club, was also present in Hong Kong to scout for next year's World Cup meeting, and she couldn't have missed the masterclass of preparation put on by O'Brien. For ...
Cristian Demuro, the jockey who won the Dual Arc, is aiming to seize the opportunity of riding with top local connections to secure more rides in the UAE. The Italian rider has already made two wins in 13 starts and is looking forward to his temporary winter base with renewed energy, which allows him to travel for work to different parts of the world. Last week, he was booked for two rides on ...
George Boughey, a Newmarket-based trainer, is aiming to build on his successful first tilt at Meydan prizes earlier this year. His string of horses, which includes five runners, arrived in Dubai on Saturday evening. One of the new recruits to his stable is Walbank, a 3YO son of Kodiac who was second in the Norfolk Stakes as a 2YO at Royal Ascot last year. Another runner is Salvuccio, a 2YO who ...
A young and promising Irish jockey is currently making waves as Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's retained rider at Jebel Ali Racecourse. Ben Coen showed his mettle when he rode Sadeedd in a seven-furlong handicap on dirt. Although Sadeedd broke well, he needed a nudge to keep up with the leaders. Coen had to maintain his position to avoid losing momentum, which can lead to a loss in such ...
The Longines Hong Kong International Races were a memorable affair with three home-trained horses emerging victorious. The day was hot and sunny, with umbrellas being used more for sun protection than rain. While most of the stands were sweltering, the parade ring provided a much-needed respite from the heat. Hong Kong International Races: Favorites Win, French Eleventh Victory The first two ...
Frankie Lor Fu-chuen finally broke his longest dry spell in his career on Wednesday night at Happy Valley. His first victory since 11th November came courtesy of debutant Golden Long. During the intervening period, Lor suffered through 55 losses, causing him to slide down to eighth place in the premiership rankings for the 2021-22 season. “Yes, it’s nice to have a winner. No , the horse has to ...
Pierre Ng continued his impressive start to the season by holding onto his lead in the Hong Kong trainers' championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday night 13 December. The second-season trainer achieved this feat by securing victory for the 12th consecutive meeting. Ng is currently leading the championship with 32 victories out of 27 meetings, putting him 10 wins ahead of Danny Shum who has 22. ...
Although McDonald was overshadowed by Golden Sixty's impressive performance in the Mile, he showcased his skills on Cox Plate winner Romantic Warrior in the prestigious Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Cup. Many people fancied last year's winner to secure consecutive victories in the 2000m feature. When McDonald began to pull ahead early in the straight, it seemed like the victory was a done deal. ...
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the CEO of Hong Kong Jockey Club, plans to urge the Australian government to alter the quarantine requirements for elite sports horses. This change is aimed at encouraging more international competition among horses. Currently, the quarantine requirements are exhausting, and it takes almost two weeks at either end of the event, which led to no horses representing ...
After fully immersing himself in the excitement of international week as a spectator, Angus Chung Yik-lai is eagerly anticipating his return to the action at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Chung, who was ineligible to participate in four Longines International Jockeys' Championship races last Wednesday and four Group One races on Sunday, decided to serve his suspension for careless riding ...