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Golden Sixty continues march to Hong Kong Mile
Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro), Hong Kong’s latest racing sensation, continued his seemingly inexorable march to December and Group 1 glory with his tenth consecutive win in yesterday’s Jockey Club Mile (Gr 2, 1600m). It was a win which came with such authority that even the prospect of stiffer international competition, in next month’s Hong Kong... Read More
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Borges edges closer to LONGINES IJC berth, Callan keeps on rolling
Vagner Borges edged closer to a berth in next month’s LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship with his 11th win this term thanks to a sweeping success aboard Sunshine Warrior (Pierro) in the Class 2 Cheung Hong Handicap (1650m) to seal a Tony Cruz treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 18 November. With the LONGINES IJC featuring... Read More
Buddies lands Panasonic Cup, Cruz considers Hong Kong Mile
A tenacious all-the-way win from Buddies (So You Think) in the Class 1 Panasonic Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday had trainer Tony Cruz considering next month’s Hong Kong Mile (Gr 1, 1600m) as the gelding’s next step. “Looks like I have to, we might as well give it a go – what’s there... Read More
Teetan sparkles with three, Sky Darci stamps Classic Mile credentials
Karis Teetan sparkled with a midweek treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday, which took him to joint-second place in the jockeys’ championship and maintained the early season pressure on the ‘big two’ of Zac Purton and Joao Moreira. “It’s going well, you always appreciate the support and days like this, I just need to put... Read More
Gritty Golden Dash caps Valley double for Badel
Alexis Badel fired home a double to bookend yesterday’s ten-race card at Happy Valley which he capped with a gritty success aboard Golden Dash (Snitzel) in the Class 2 Fenwick Handicap (1200m). “He’s a nice horse – I don’t think I gave him the best ride but he’s a big horse with a great action,”... Read More
Kings Shield dominates with Dubai on the radar
Kings Shield (Scat Daddy) put his rivals to the sword with an authoritative win in the Class 2 Hebe Hill Handicap (1650m) at Sha Tin yesterday. The former British-trained import has developed into a force to be reckoned with on the dirt in Hong Kong and this latest win, his third over the course and... Read More