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Voyage Bubble defends Stewards’ Cup crown at Sha Tin
Underlining his status as Hong Kong’s premier miler, Voyage Bubble (Deep Field) claimed a second straight HK$13 million (approx. AU$2.68 million) Stewards’ Cup (Gr 1, 1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday for jockey James McDonald and trainer Ricky Yiu. Receiving a smooth passage throughout, six-year-old Voyage Bubble settled behind leaders California Spangle (Starspangledbanner) and Beauty... Read More
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Ka Ying Rising stuns with second Sha Tin course record in three starts
David Hayes anointed Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) as “probably the best horse” he has trained, while Zac Purton described the speedster as a “really special horse” after the four-year-old’s incredible record-breaking win in the HK$13 million (approx. AU$2.68 million) Centenary Sprint Cup (Gr 1, 1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Clocking 1m 07.20s in a... Read More
Zac Purton moves to within three wins of Hong Kong jockey record
Zac Purton edged closer to the precipice of Hong Kong racing history after drawing to within three wins of matching Douglas Whyte’s record of 1,813 victories with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The seven-time Hong Kong champion jockey slotted a double on Bottomuptogether (Shamus Award) and Kasa Papa (Savabeel) to take his... Read More
Rubylot leads Four-Year-Old Classic Series charge with Sha Tin victory
Rubylot (Rubick) has confirmed status as a leading contender for the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) on January 31 after winning the Class 2 The Racing Club Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, as Dragon Joy (Saxion Warrior) and Embraces (Reliable Man) also enhanced their Four-Year-Old Classic Series credentials. One of several Four-Year-Old... Read More
January Cup triumph highlights Happy Valley four-timer for Shum
Danny Shum surged to the top of the 2024/25 Hong Kong trainers’ championship with a four-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday crowned by Helene Feeling’s (Sioux Nation) triumph in the January Cup (Gr 3, 1800m). Shum dominated the undercard with Judy’s Great (War Decree), Happy Soul (Shooting To Win) and Eternal Fortune (Oasis Dream), rising... Read More
Packing Angel shapes strongly as Zac Purton edges closer to Hong Kong record
Packing Angel (Shocking) emerged as a potential Four-Year-Old Classic Series contender after the gelding’s victory in the Class 3 Broadwood Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday shunted Zac Purton to within eight wins of equalling Douglas Whyte’s Hong Kong record of 1,813 wins. Trained by Francis Lui and rated 63, Packing Angel handled the... Read More