Macau News
Group 1 glory for Moore with Saturn
A brilliant tactical ride by Frenchman Jean-Baptiste (J B) Hamel sealed victory for Hostwin Saturn (Stratum) in Saturday’s Macau Guineas (Listed, 1500m), giving fledgling trainer Nick Moore his first local Group victory – let alone a local Group 1 – in what is his first season as a trainer. Moore and Hamel devised a pre-race... Read More
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Perseverance pays off for Barros
Hard-working Brazilian jockey Dayversom Barros has now firmly entrenched himself in Macau racing and another double on Saturday’s turf card took him to 22 winners for the season and fifth place on the riders’ standings. Barros got off to a flying start winning the first of the day, the 0 to 45 Special Conditions Race... Read More
Corrales rules in Macau
Luis Corrales is eyeing his fifth Macau jockeys’ championship crown after another great weekend of riding at the Taipa racetrack, booting home four winners over the two days of racing. Corrales has been on fire for the month of May, kicking home 15 winners and 12 placings from 39 rides for the month. After Saturday,... Read More
Joe Lau Chasing a Fourth Derby Victory
Crown Of Gold (Duporth) cemented his Macau Derby (Listed, 1800m) berth with a dominant win in Saturday’s Porto Alegre Handicap (1800m) on a heavy turf track. Prepared by Joe Lau, Crown Of Gold was never in doubt after being fired out of the gates by regular rider Luis Corrales. Rated nicely in front, Crown Of... Read More
Derby Trial caps off a big weekend for Corrales
Former four-time Champion Macau Jockey Luis Corrales enjoyed one of his best weekends at the Taipa racetrack with five winners over the two days’ racing, capped off by his last-stride win in the Listed SJM Macau Derby Trial over 1500 metres (turf) on Winnie Star (Medaglia d’Oro). In one of the most open Derby Trial... Read More
Superstar shines on sand
Sheng Li Superstar (Harbour Watch) has elevated himself to the level of Macau’s second highest rated horse with a determined win in Friday night’s Class 1 & 2 (1510m) on the sand. Prepared nowadays by Stanley Chin and ridden by Luis Corrales, Sheng Li Superstar enjoyed a nice run in third spot in the race... Read More