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Moreira master of the Lion Rock Trophy, Hot King Prawn retires

Posted on May 27, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Joao Moreira is chasing an unmatched fifth win in Sunday's (May 29) HKD$3.7 million Group 3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap (1600m) when he gets the leg-up on Excellent Proposal for trainer John Size at Sha Tin. Already unrivalled with four wins since the race's inception in 2016, Moreira will once again take a leading contender[...]

Posted on April 21, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Joao Moreira and Danny Shum have laid down auspicious markers ahead of the glittering FWD Champions Day meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday (April 24) by posting trebles at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (April 20). Regaining the lead in the Hong Kong jockeys' championship from Zac Purton with victories on Diamond Star, Blastoise and[...]

Posted on April 3, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

In the midst of his best season, with a pair of Group 1 triumphs as pinnacles, Douglas Whyte is hopeful Stronger can continue the stable's glittering run with success in the Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (3 April). Assessing the diminutive sprinter's chances against fellow Group 1 winners Wellington and[...]

Posted on April 2, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Unmoved by successive defeats aboard Hong Kong's highest-rated galloper, Vincent Ho is confident Golden Sixty can reprise winning habits in the Group 2 Chairman's Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (3 April). Pitted against recent conquerors Russian Emperor and Savvy Nine (Group 1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup, 2000m) and Waikuku (Group 1 Stewards'[...]

Posted on March 30, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Master Eight has a long way to go if he is to fill the void left by the brilliant Mr Stunning in Frankie Lor's stable, but this Sunday (3 April) the handler is hopeful the exciting four-year-old can take a step closer to fulfilling his early promise when he lines up in the HKD$4.75 million[...]

Posted on March 29, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

An emerging wave of talent will square off with Hong Kong's elite at this year's FWD Champions Day on Sunday, 24 April at Sha Tin, all vying for a share of the HKD$65 million up for grabs across three stellar Group 1 contests. Headlining the entries is Golden Sixty who chases back-to-back HKD$20 million Group[...]

Posted on March 12, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

With six wins from eight rides aboard Hot King Prawn, Zac Purton has nothing but admiration for the crack sprinter but the four-time champion jockey concedes the veteran faces two significant obstacles – weight and a daunting barrier – in the Class 1 Lam Tsuen Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Saturday (12 March). Hot[...]

Posted on January 21, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Super Wealthy steps into the unknown this Sunday (23 January) at Sha Tin when the five-time winning six-year-old gets his initial experience of the Group 1 cauldron in the HKD$12 million Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m). Runner-up at Group 2 level earlier this term in the Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) to Lucky Patch, Super Wealthy –[...]

Posted on January 19, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Gearing up for a huge fortnight of Hong Kong racing, Zac Purton heads to Happy Valley this Wednesday evening (19 January) looking to maintain the momentum and ultimately to chase a fifth riding title. Two Group 1s feature this weekend – including the return of Golden Sixty – while Sunday week's (30 January) fixture sees[...]

Posted on January 15, 2022
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Master Eight has been one of this season's most impressive performers with swift progression from Class 3 into a leading protagonist for Sunday week's (23 January) HKD$12 million Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) – a seemingly daunting task for the four-year-old but one that trainer Frankie Lor is quietly relishing. Aiming to extend his[...]

Posted on December 12, 2021
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Hidetaka Otonashi hopes genetics plays a decisive role in the HKD$24 million Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (12 December) when the Japanese prodigy seeks to emulate the heroics of his sire, Maurice. A mercurial talent, Maurice annexed the Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) in 2015 before[...]

Posted on December 12, 2021
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Last year's Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) winner Mogul returns on Sunday (12 December) to defend his title and leads a three-pronged attack on International Day at Sha Tin from the formidable Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore training and riding combination. Mogul, a four-year-old son of Galileo, has not won in four starts[...]

Posted on November 25, 2021
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Loves Only You is among a stellar line-up of 49 horses selected for the HKD$100 million LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 12 December. Fresh off Breeders' Cup success in the United States of America, Yoshito Yahagi's mare is just one of 22 Group 1 winners set to compete. Returning[...]

Posted on November 13, 2021
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

John Size remains optimistic over Hot King Prawn and Courier Wonder's Group 2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) prospects at Sha Tin on Sunday (21 November) after the pair's impressive trial performances Friday morning (12 November). Ridden by Vagner Borges, Hot King Prawn idled to the line in third place behind Douglas Whyte-trained[...]

Posted on November 11, 2021
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Vagner Borges hopes victory on Sight Success in the Class 2 High West Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday (10 November) can lay the foundations for even higher achievement with the John Size stable as the Brazilian looks forward to riding star sprinter Hot King Prawn later this month. Borges has been booked to[...]

Posted on November 10, 2021
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Blake Shinn is holding faith in Sky Field's ability to bounce back after the chestnut produced a rousing first-past-the-post trial effort at Sha Tin Tuesday morning (9 November). Failing to fire a shot last start when 10th in the Group 2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m), the 120-rater couldn't match his first-up heroics which saw him[...]

Posted on November 3, 2021
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Vincent Ho delivered a glowing and succinct assessment of Golden Sixty's form after the Hong Kong champion posted another dashing trial victory at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning (2 November), ahead of his race-track return later this month. Pitted against seven rivals over 1200m on the All Weather Track, Golden Sixty cruised to a two[...]

Moreira master of the Lion Rock Trophy, Hot King Prawn retires

Magic Man and Danny Shum dominate at Happy Valley ahead of Champions Day

Douglas Whyte out to enhance season with more black type success

Vincent Ho retains faith in Golden Sixty’s ability to rebound

Sprint Cup test for Master Eight as FWD Champions Day looms large

Fresh talent out to upstage Hong Kong’s elite on FWD Champions Day

Purton’s faith in Hot King Prawn tempered by weight and barrier challenge

David Hayes hopes Super Wealthy can shine in Centenary Sprint Cup

Beauty Joy for Purton at the Valley, Teetan snares Romantic Warrior ride

Master Eight ready for Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup test

Pixie Knight bids to emulate Maurice

Mogul seeks second Vase win for O’Brien and Moore

Loves Only You and five from Ballydoyle head list for 2021 HKIR

Size trio thrives at Sha Tin trials

Borges and Size unite with Sight Success in Happy Valley feature

Shinn has faith in Sky Field

Golden Sixty, Hot King Prawn in eye-catching trial wins

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