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Whyte to again test the European-breds’ Classic credentials after Emperor’s Gold display
Douglas Whyte has put his faith in the European breed as a superior product when it comes to races over a mile plus in Hong Kong, but only when given the time and patience to flourish in what is a harsher, more alien racing arena to the open pastures they are accustomed to. That judgement... Read More
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Golden Sixty seeks to atone for shock defeat
The eyes of the racing world will again be on Golden Sixty (Medaglia D’Oro) and Vincent Ho in Sunday’s Hong Kong Gold Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) at Sha Tin. The star duo will attempt to make it back-to-back wins in the feature, and atone for his shock defeat by Waikuku (Harbour Watch) in last month’s... Read More
Frankie Lor is equipped for a head-to-head tussle with his old master
Zac Purton’s return to action at Happy Valley tonight after a month on the sideline throws the spotlight back on to his title race tussle with Joao Moreira but, while that particular rivalry has been a Hong Kong sub-plot for eight years now, a compelling, and perhaps inevitable, new head-to-head is brewing in the trainers’... Read More
Hong Kong’s European imports need a Classic Series revival
Packing Victory’s (Reliable Man) smart win on New Year’s Day sharpened the focus on Hong Kong’s Classic Series candidates, with the first leg, the Hong Kong Classic Mile (Listed, 1600m), now just 25 days away. The emphasis on the pick of the circuit’s emerging four-year-old talent will only intensify this Sunday when, in a 1600-metre... Read More
Ferraris has had enough as he brings an end to his Hong Kong career
David Ferraris has told Asia Bloodstock News that he will take time out to clear his head in the wake of his decision last Sunday to hand back his trainer’s licence to the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The multiple Group 1-winning handler, who will close out his 18-year tenure with five runners at Happy Valley... Read More
Amazing Star’s horror fall raises a question of the HKJC’s race selection process
Last Sunday should have been the time when Golden Sixty’s (Medaglia D’Oro) exhilarating display of his athletic ability outshone all else, even Loves Only You’s (Deep Impact) farewell thriller. But when four horses have crashed to the ground at high speed and sent their riders careering to the turf, even exceptional achievements of historic magnitude... Read More