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Moreira strikes ‘Magic’ six-timer at Sha Tin

Posted on September 21, 2020
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Joao Moreira’s brilliant best was on show yesterday (20 September) at Sha Tin as he collected a superb six-timer which he capped with victory aboard the impressive Excellent Proposal. “I just hope that I can keep it up – it’s not going to be an easy season,” Moreira said. Fresh off a Wednesday treble, Moreira[...]

Posted on September 19, 2020
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Lakeshore Eagle soared to a hat-trick of wins at the end of last season and this Sunday (20 September) at Sha Tin the smart galloper will shoot for his fourth in succession when he lines up in a smoking hot Class 2 Cheung Shan Handicap (1600m). The six-year-old was a sensation for trainer Chris So[...]

Posted on September 17, 2020
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Caspar Fownes’ fast start to the 2020/21 season continued as the three-time champion trainer bagged a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 16 September to put him four wins clear at the top of the trainers’ premiership after four meetings. “I’m going to be a chance (for the championship) that’s for sure, I’ve done it[...]

Posted on September 16, 2020
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Beauty Generation’s campaign ramped up a notch yesterday (Tuesday, 15 September) at Sha Tin with a 1000m turf barrier trial that connections hope will lead to a fourth consecutive win in the Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) in a fortnight’s time, before pointing him to his main target, December’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races.[...]

Posted on September 15, 2020
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Vincent Ho is hopeful that improving youngster Eternal Harvest can put a barrier mishap behind him and continue his ascent up the handicap when he tackles a competitive field in the Class 3 Cha Kwo Ling Handicap (1000m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday (16 September). The Ricky Yiu-trained four-year-old reared in the gates at his[...]

Posted on September 14, 2020
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Jockey Karis Teetan landed a treble at Sha Tin yesterday (13 September) which included the milestone of his 400th win in Hong Kong aboard Will Power in race seven. The dirt specialist took the Class 3 Jordan Handicap (1200m) to record his fourth win from seven starts on the dirt and provide Teetan’s landmark. “I[...]

Posted on September 12, 2020
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Sky Field made a big statement before the break between seasons and this Sunday (13 September) at Sha Tin he readies for his return in the Class 3 Hung Hom Handicap (1200m), with the Four-Year-Old Classic Series on his radar. “It’s a big season for him, so I’m treating him like a horse with a[...]

Posted on September 10, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Hong Kong’s champion jockey Zac Purton was at his brilliant best on Wednesday (9 September) night as he bagged a quartet of wins at Happy Valley’s first fixture of the season to find himself in an all too familiar spot: top of the premiership. The Australian ace leads the title race after two race meetings[...]

Posted on September 9, 2020
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Karis Teetan heads into Wednesday’s (9 September) eight-race card at Happy Valley primed for the mount aboard California Rad in the second section of the Class 3 Causeway Bay Handicap (1200m). Happy Valley’s first meeting of the season marks the start of the 2020/21 DBS x Manulife Million Challenge, which runs until 24 February, 2021.[...]

Posted on September 8, 2020
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Perfect Match landed the spoils in Sunday’s (6 September) Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) and did so with plenty in hand and also with December riches in mind, as trainer Danny Shum confirmed the 2020 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint as his long-term target. “I am aiming him toward December, he will go[...]

Posted on September 8, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Joao Moreira, winless on this day last year, made a roaring start to the 2020/2021 racing season with a winning treble at the opening meeting of the Hong Kong racing season at Sha Tin which also saw fierce riding rival Zac Purton, trainer John Size and his triumphantly returning contemporary David Hayes claim doubles. Moreira,[...]

Posted on September 5, 2020
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Zac Purton sealed his fourth champion jockey title last season, reigning supreme with 147 wins to end the term as the current dominant force in Hong Kong with 1,170 career wins. But with a new campaign starting on Sunday, 6 September, the champion jockey is predicting that this season’s battle to retain his crown will[...]

Posted on September 5, 2020
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Golden Sixty stepped out for a trial yesterday morning (Friday, 4 September) at Sha Tin as he prepares for his campaign debut in the Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) later this month, and his workout left regular rider Vincent Ho with the impression that the Medaglia d’Oro gelding has progressed through the summer break.[...]

Posted on September 3, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

The intensity of competition, a hallmark of Hong Kong racing, was keenly evident in last season’s fierce battle for the trainers’ premiership which, ultimately, went to Ricky Yiu for the first time, and the 2020/21 racing season promises to be just as combative. Yiu’s narrow win (with 67 wins) from the evergreen Tony Cruz (65)[...]

Posted on September 3, 2020
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John Size will launch a three-pronged attack on the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1200m) when Hong Kong racing returns at Sha Tin on Sunday, 6 September. The first feature of the 2020/21 season is set to see the return of Beauty Legacy (119lb), Champion’s Way (126lb) and Shining Ace (118lb), with the 11-time[...]

Posted on August 29, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Hong Kong racing returns on Sunday, 6 September at Sha Tin with the traditional season-opening feature race, the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) kicking off the 88-meeting programme. The Class 1 contest sees the return of Regency Legend, who is out to defend his title and use it as a pathway to[...]

Posted on July 27, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Zac Purton believes he will have to fight harder than ever before if he is to successfully defend his Hong Kong champion jockey title next season. The 37-year-old claimed the coveted crown for a fourth time after an intense season-long battle with his arch-rival Joao Moreira. Though able to reflect fondly on another memorable campaign,[...]

Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Moreira strikes ‘Magic’ six-timer at Sha Tin

Lakeshore Eagle shoots for four in hot Sha Tin feature

Fownes on top, Moreira seals three and Teetan doubles up

Hayes camp pleased with Beauty Generation ahead of return

Eternal Harvest resumes in hot Happy Valley sprint

Karis Teetan strikes 400 Hong Kong wins, Sky Field impresses

Exciting Sky Field is on the Hong Kong Classic Mile trail

Purton stars with four at Happy Valley’s season opener

California Rad aims to keep on rising as Million Challenge kicks off

Hong Kong Sprint beckons as Perfect Match takes the Chief Executive’s Cup

Moreira roars into action at season opener

New season, new challenges but Moreira still Purton’s biggest threat

‘Improved’ Golden Sixty trials at Sha Tin

Tight at the top of trainers’ table

John Size readies three for Sunday’s Chief Executive’s Cup

Regency Legend prepares for Chief Executive’s Cup defence with December in mind

Purton Prepares For Hong Kong Life After Moore

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