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Elite Global Challengers Target US$13m Sha Tin Showpiece An extraordinary assembly of international talent is poised to compete in Sunday's Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin, featuring four Group One contests that have drawn competitors from across the globe. Vase Field Features Classic Form Lines The Gr.1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) has drawn a high-class international field, headed by ...
Global Speedster Aims For More Group One Glory Starlust, the Del Mar Breeders' Cup hero, is maintaining his enthusiasm ahead of Sunday's Longines Hong Kong Sprint bid at Sha Tin, where he will face local sensation Ka Ying Rising. The globe-trotting 3YO, trained by Ralph Beckett, produced a stunning last-to-first victory in the Gr.1 Turf Sprint at Del Mar, adding to his impressive 2023 campaign ...
Injury And Illness Force Out Derby Hero And American Sprint Star The prestigious Hong Kong International Races have been dealt a double blow with the withdrawal of two significant contenders. Massive Sovereign, this year's Hong Kong Derby victor trained by Francis Lui, has been ruled out of the Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Cup after sustaining a bone injury to his left hind leg. The withdrawal ...
Industry Titan Recognised Alongside O'Brien And Mullins At Dublin Ceremony His Highness the Aga Khan received the Contribution to the Industry Award at last evening's Horse Racing Ireland Awards in Dublin, headlining a stellar cast of racing's elite being honoured for their achievements. Champions' Roll Call Galopin Des Champs has been crowned Horse of the Year following his consecutive triumphs ...
Top Sprinters From Japan, Australia And Hong Kong Clash The Gr.1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) is shaping up as an intriguing clash of international talent, with representatives from Japan and Australia taking on Hong Kong's rising star Ka Ying Rising, who enters the race on a remarkable seven-race winning streak. Japanese Contender Shows Promise Japan's Satono Reve, trained by the accomplished ...
Three-Year-Olds And Australian Star Feature In Wide-Open Contest The remarkable story of how a bargain online purchase has made its way to contest Sunday's US$4.6 million Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Mile heads a fascinating renewal of the Sha Tin feature, with international challengers looking to capitalise on the absence of legendary Golden Sixty. From Online Purchase To Group One Glory Antino, ...
Triple Crown Heroine And Derby Winner Spearhead Assault On Hong Kong's Premier Race Liberty Island, the world's top-rated 3YO filly of 2023, is leading a formidable Japanese challenge against local hero Romantic Warrior in Sunday's US$5.1 million Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin. The daughter of Duramente, trained by Mitsumasa Nakauchida, returns after a disappointing comeback in the Tenno ...
International Raiders Bring Top-Class Form To Sunday's US$3.1m Staying Feature Gauvin Seeks Redemption Jean-Pierre Gauvin is relishing a return to Sha Tin as his stable star Iresine bids for glory in Sunday's Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Vase (2400m), eleven years after his previous raid with Classic winner Saonois. The French trainer, who has carved out a reputation for maximising the potential of ...
Stars And Struggles As International Season Heats Up Fresh from being crowned the Longines World's Best Jockey for 2024, James McDonald is making waves in Hong Kong with seven winners at an impressive 22.6 per cent strike rate. The Kiwi ace, who commenced his short-term contract with doubles at his first three meetings, is maintaining his stellar form through to his scheduled departure on ...
Ambitious Chinese Owner Taking Aim At Sha Tin Showpiece With French-Trained Duo Zhang Yuesheng is mounting a serious challenge at next month's LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), having recently secured two promising contenders through significant purchases at the Arqana Arc Sale in Paris. His latest acquisitions, Ramadan and Zarir, bought for US$1.6 million and US$1.4 million ...
First Female Auctioneer Debuts At December Foal Sale Sales history was penned at Park Paddocks as Shirley Anderson-Jolag stepped onto the rostrum, becoming Britain's first female bloodstock auctioneer. Making her accomplished debut at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale, she knocked down her first lot, a colt by Ubettabelieveit from Mickley Stud. Maiden Lot Sparks Applause The historic moment saw ...
British Raider Ready To Take On Track Record Holder Ka Ying Rising In US$3.3m Feature Ralph Beckett is under no illusions about the task facing Starlust in the Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint, but the British trainer is relishing the chance to take on local speedster Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on December 8. Track Record Breaker Sets Standard Ka Ying Rising stamped himself as the one to beat after ...
