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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 ...
Classic Test For World's Elite Over 2,200m Dash A mammoth US$2.94 million prize pool awaits the world's finest Arabians as they gear up for the 32nd UAE President Cup Purebred Arabian Grand Prix at Abu Dhabi Turf Club on December 15. Track Ready For International Challengers The Gr.1 showpiece, staged under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has received a significant boost ...
Fresh Approach As Connections Eyes Saudi Cup Glory Dubai's premier turf test chosen over dirt challenge Romantic Warrior will begin his ambitious Middle East campaign on turf rather than dirt, trainer Danny Shum has confirmed, marking a significant change in plans for the eight-time Group One winner. Saudi Mission Takes Shape Following crucial discussions between Shum, owner Peter Lau Pak-fai ...
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 ...
Historic President's Cup Brings Top-Class Action To Saudi Arabia The King Abdul Aziz racecourse is playing host to an exceptional gathering of Purebred Arabian talent today, as the 14th leg of the UAE President's Cup Series rolls into Riyadh for its latest installment. Historic Ties On Display Al Janadriyah track in Saudi Arabia marks another milestone in the 31st edition of this prestigious ...
Four-Timer For Leading Handler As Dubawi Lands Prestigious Prize Dubawi Spectre delivered a commanding performance to land the Doha Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse, providing leading trainer Jassim Ghazali with the highlight of a remarkable four-timer. The progressive 4YO, owned by Mansoor Ebrahim S. I. Al Mahmoud, unleashed a devastating turn of foot in the final 300m under Marco Casamento, ...
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 ...
Rising Force From Down Under Sets Sights On Hong Kong Glory Australia's powerhouse trainer Ciaron Maher is launching his first Hong Kong raid with emerging speedster Recommendation in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin on 8 December. Home Success Breeds Global Ambition The Victorian handler's stable star has been firing on all cylinders, rattling off a hat-trick of Group Three ...
Royal Course Names First Female Chief Executive In 313-Year History Felicity Barnard has been appointed as Ascot's new chief executive, marking a historic moment for the prestigious racecourse as she becomes the first woman to hold the position in its three-century history. Alastair Warwick, who has been steering the ship since 2008, is stepping down at year's end citing personal reasons. ...
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 ...
