Hong Kong News

Massive Sovereign wins Hong Kong Derby

Dennis Yip will consider a tilt at the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) next month after former Irish stayer Massive Sovereign (No Nay Never) completed an extraordinary rise to glory with a spectacular win in the HK$26 million (approx. AU$5.1 million) Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on... Read More

Sports Legend lays down Hong Kong Derby marker for Danny Shum

In the midst of a stunning season, Danny Shum set the tone for another potentially momentous weekend – highlighted by a dual tilt at the Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) at Sha Tin and Victor The Winner’s (Toronado) Takamatsunomiya Kinen (Gr 1, 1200m) bid in Tokyo on Sunday – with Sports Legend’s (Deep Field) blistering... Read More

Young Champion impresses with dazzling Sha Tin win

Delivering on soaring expectation, Young Champion (Zoustar) left an indelible impression on Karis Teetan as the rider celebrated a treble at Sha Tin after partnering John Size’s exciting talent to victory in the Class 2 Sheung Yeung Shan Handicap (1400m) on Saturday. Teetan, who was riding the gelding for the first time, was clearly taken... Read More

California Spangle wins Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup for Avdulla and Cruz

Tony Cruz dedicated California Spangle’s (Starspangledbanner) victory in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (Gr 1, 1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday to late owner Howard Liang, while praising Brenton Avdulla’s “perfect” ride on the stable flag bearer. Unplaced at his previous four runs, California Spangle reprised his best form under Avdulla, who claimed his first Hong... Read More

Ben Thompson notches his first Hong Kong win

Ben Thompson enjoyed breakthrough Hong Kong success at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, describing his win on Courier Magic (Savabeel) as “an amazing result” after the rider’s patience and resolve was finally rewarded. Undeterred after 48 fruitless previous outings, Thompson snared his first Hong Kong win aboard the Jamie Richards-trained four-year-old, triumphing at 40-1 in... Read More

Helios Express prevails in gripping Hong Kong Classic Cup battle

Helios Express (Toronado) will be given the chance to match the colossal deeds of Golden Sixty (Medaglia D’Oro) and Rapper Dragon (Street Boss) by chasing a Four-Year-Old Classic Series clean sweep and Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) success after John Size’s emerging star’s Hong Kong Classic Cup (Listed, 1800m) victory at Sha Tin yesterday. Winner... Read More