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Encountered and Money Catcher are the horses that Derek Leung will be riding on Sunday 10th December at Sha Tin. Derek Leung, a local ace, is optimistic about his chances of returning to the big time. His biggest win to date was at the 2017 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races. After graduating from The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Apprentice Jockeys’ School, Leung worked tirelessly to climb the ...
The Crisfords have had their fair share of wins at the Longines Hong Kong International Races. Now, Ed is aiming to continue the family tradition and follow in his father Simon's footsteps. He hopes to achieve this by competing in Sunday's Group One Hong Kong Vase, riding West Wind Blows over a distance of 2,400m. Ed is bidding to follow in his father's successful footsteps at the HKIR. His ...
Ricky Yiu Poon-fai is eagerly anticipating working with racing's renowned couple once again at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The seasoned trainer, Ricky Yiu, is hopeful that Spirited Express will benefit from the presence of the familiar face of Hollie Doyle, while Prince Chiswick can improve with "something fresh" from Tom Marquand. Although Yiu had no control over which jockeys would ...
The UAE national anthem has not been heard at Sha Tin racecourse after one of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races since 2010. This year, West Wind Blows will aim to break that lengthy streak in the LONGINES Hong Kong Vase, benefiting from a historical connection. In the history of international races since 1999, the UAE has achieved four wins. Fantastic Light and Ramonti won the Cup in ...
John Quinn hopes that his sprinter, Highfield Princess, can give Great Britain its first win in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint. The race has been dominated by local horses, winning all but six of the 23 runnings since 1999. Great Britain's attempts have failed in the past, with the most recent British runner, Sir Dancealot, finishing last in 2018. However, Highfield Princess is no ordinary ...
English jockey Connor Beasley dominated at the Jebel Ali Racecourse on Saturday, winning three races including the Union Day Stakes riding Ahmad bin Harmash's Delorean. Delorean led from the start and remained uncontested, with the 4YO Time Test gelding pulling clear once Beasley urged him on with 500m left. Jose da Silva rode Ismail Mohammed's Justice Protecol to a third-place finish, while ...
This Sunday, the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown will take place at Abu Dhabi, marking the end of the Sheikh Mansoor Arabian Racing Festival and the International Arabian racing year. The race boasts an impressive 5,000,000 AED prize pot, with international contenders facing tough competition from some of the best turf horses from the UAE. Analyst Rory Joshua has studied the field ...
On Thursday morning at Sha Tin, Voyage Bubble and Beauty Eternal secured solid trial wins, putting them on track for a breakthrough Group One success at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races on December 10th. BMW Hong Kong Derby winner, Voyage Bubble, prepared for the HK$32 million LONGINES Hong Kong Mile and faced off against Golden Sixty. He was ridden by James McDonald and closed ...
Equinox, the highest-rated racehorse in the world, has recently retired from racing and will now begin his career as a stud. Last Sunday, the 4YO secured a remarkable victory in the Japan Cup held in Tokyo. With an electrifying burst of speed, he left behind a field of top-class thoroughbreds who had previously achieved success in Group and Grade One races. His impressive four-length win ...
Over the past 24 editions of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races, master trainer Andre Fabre has consistently shown his support for the event with a total of 18 runners. This makes him one of Europe's most consistent participants in the meeting. Junko, who carries the colours of Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, is a strong contender in this year's Gr.1 Grosser Preis von Bayern. The Wertheimer ...
Douglas Whyte has maintained his impressive form with yet another victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. However, despite his success, the South African trainer will not be participating in the prestigious Longines Hong Kong International Races next month. This unfortunate news comes as Russian Emperor, one of Whyte's notable horses, has been declared unfit to compete. Russian Emperor, the ...
Chill Chibi, under the guidance of trainer Danny Shum, made another bold move towards the BMW Hong Kong Derby in March. The talented young stayer showcased his skills by outclassing older competitors in the Class 3 Dunnottar Castle Handicap at Happy Valley on 29th November Wednesday night. This victory signals Chill Chibi's continued progress towards his ultimate goal of earning HK$26 million. ...
