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Ka Ying Rising makes it 11 in a row with flawless G2 Sprint Cup display
Delivering a chilling reminder of his extraordinary talent, Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) posted his 11th consecutive victory with a blistering display in the Sprint Cup (Gr 2, 1200m) to crown Zac Purton’s return to race riding at Sha Tin on Sunday. The world’s highest-rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (128lb) demolished his opposition with familiar nonchalance... Read More
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Richard Kingscote lands Sha Tin treble in spectacular fashion
Epsom Derby (Gr 1, 1m 4f)-winning jockey Richard Kingscote snared riding honours at Sha Tin’s all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night with a treble, finding success with a perfect three wins from three rides. Having gone winless in 31 previous mounts in Hong Kong, Kingscote struck in spectacular style by scoring on Chill Kaka (Shooting To... Read More
Snitzel’s Cap Ferrat holds on for glory in Hong Kong Derby thriller
Having sired his third Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) winner on Saturday courtesy of Marhoona’s rousing success for breeder-owners Emirates Park, Arrowfield Stud’s flagship stallion Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) was again making the headlines on Sunday as his son Cap Ferrat ran out a shock winner of Hong Kong’s blue riband race, the Hong Kong Derby... Read More
Hugh Bowman limbers up for BMW Hong Kong Derby with Happy Valley double
Chasing a third Hong Kong Derby (2000m) victory at Sha Tin on Sunday, Hugh Bowman notched his 50th win of the season with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to continue a blistering form streak. With six wins across the past three meetings, Bowman is excited to partner the Caspar Fownes-trained Lo Rider... Read More
Size edges to a four-win buffer in Hong Kong trainers’ championship
Bidding for a record-extending 13th Hong Kong trainers’ championship, John Size forged to a four-win lead in the 2024/25 standings with a treble at Sha Tin on Saturday as the master horseman targets a fourth BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) triumph next weekend. Size boosted his tally to 42 wins and cemented his place at... Read More
Bundle Award emerges as BMW Hong Kong Derby contender with superb win
Bundle Award (Shamus Award) charged into Hong Kong Derby (2000m) calculations with a brilliant victory in the Class 2 Carpenter Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday to fan hopes of a fourth Classic triumph for champion trainer John Size. Ridden perfectly by Ben Thompson, the 75-rating Shamus Award (Snitzel) gelding charged from last at... Read More