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‘A league of his own’ – Purton praises Ka Ying Rising after utterly dominant Hong Kong Sprint romp

Daniel Harrold

ANZ News

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Ka Ying Rising (Credit: Edward Whitaker)

The world’s best sprinter and potentially best horse overall, Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress), extended his winning streak to a Hong Kong record-chasing 16 when making every yard for a scintillating win in Sunday’s Hong Kong Sprint (Gr 1, 1200m) at Sha Tin.

Having landed the Sprint by a cosy half-length last year, David Hayes’s ultra-impressive sprinter has swept all before him again in 2025.

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A total of four Group 1 wins heading into Sunday’s HK$28 million (approx. AU$5.4 million) Sprint were headed by October’s AU$20 million The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) at Randwick, in which Ka Ying Rising ran out an eased-down length and a quarter winner over Godolphin’s crack three-year-old Tempted (Street Boss).

Back on familiar Hong Kong shores, the five-year-old son of Shamexpress (O’Reilly) geared up for Sunday’s task with an easy two and three-quarter lengths success over Fast Network (Wrote) in the Jockey Club Sprint (Gr 2, 1200m) on November 23, and a similar story unfolded again this weekend.

Jumping from barrier one under regular rider Zac Purton, Ka Ying Rising was quickly out on the front end travelling strongly.

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Pressed closely by Win Carnelian (Screen Hero) down the back straight, the long odds-on favourite quickly dispatched of that rival turning for home and, in the usual scintillating fashion that we have become accustomed to, quickened effortlessly clear of his toiling 12 rivals to put distance between himself and the field under a motionless Purton.

Cruising to victory inside the final 200 metres, Ka Ying Rising ran out a three and three-quarter lengths winner over the John Size-trained Raging Blizzard (Per Incanto), with Dennis Yip’s Fast Network again hitting the frame a further three-quarters of a length back in third.

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They're probably the best sprinters around and he's making them look ordinary

David Hayes

“His last run showed us that it was on the cards today,” Purton said. “He drew the right gate, and when the barrier came out, they said, ‘What do you think?’ And I said he would win by further.

“He is just in a league of his own now. And not having to do that extra work into the first corner from a wide gate to try and get forward, probably helped him."

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Ka Ying Rising’s 16th consecutive win draws him level with Golden Sixty (Medaglia D’Oro) for the most wins in a row by a Hong Kong-trained horse, now just one behind Silent Witness (El Moxie) on 17.

Hayes has long held the Kiwi-bred Ka Ying Rising as the best horse he has ever trained, and is hopeful there is still plenty more to come from the six-time Group 1 winner.

"We're hoping he's got another 20 races in him,” Hayes said. “On the eye, that was as spectacular a win as he's done. The Royal Ascot form was in the race, there was great Japanese form in the race, from Dubai and the Breeders' Cup. They're probably the best sprinters around and he's making them look ordinary.

“He was just superb today. The messages he was sending the week of the race suggested he’d do something like that. We are not running fast times today but he did – [running] a lot faster than the other races.

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“He is a lot heavier and stronger now, so physically he is really improving and it is showing on the track.

“The great thing about him is that he doesn’t have to lead. Today Zac wanted to take all of the risk out of it so he could get off the fence and that is another string to his bow.

Ka Ying Rising (NZ)

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5yo: (03Sep20 b g)

Trainer: David A Hayes

Owner: Ka Ying Syndicate

Sire: Shamexpress

Dam: Missy Moo

Dam's Sire: Per Incanto

Breeder: Grandmoral Lodge Racing

“Zac has been easing him down in his past couple of races. He probably ran about 20 lengths quicker than the Class 3 and the Class 4 [1200m], which he probably should.”

Hayes confirmed that his superstar would again be set for Hong Kong’s Speed Series, before reaffirming that he will head back for The Everest again in 2026.

“It will then be the big international sprint here and then he’ll be going to The Everest,” he said. “Let’s just hope he is sound and well and if he is in the form he was today, we’d love to take those Aussies on again.”

Romantic Warrior etches name further into the history books with record-extending fourth Cup win

Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) racked up a record-extending fourth consecutive success in Sunday’s Hong Kong Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) as the highest-earning thoroughbred in history took his all-time earnings to a cool HK$212.72 million (approx. AU$41.1m) courtesy of his latest win in the territory’s richest race.

However, the final Group 1 contest of the day was not without incident as a protester stormed the track while the race was underway, bearing a sign calling for an inquiry into the deadly apartment complex fire in Tai Po last month which killed more than 150 people. Staff were forced to charge across the track to apprehend the individual as the field hurtled towards them down the home straight.

Romantic Warrior (Credit: Edward Whitaker)

Winner of the 2023 Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m), Romantic Warrior had endured a slightly interrupted preparation heading into Sunday’s Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), having suffered an injury when going down by just a nose behind Soul Rush (Rulership) in the Dubai Turf (Gr 1, 1800m) at Meydan back in April.

Returning to the track in Hong Kong last month after recovering from a small surgery, Romantic Warrior proved his wellbeing with a comfortable length and a half defeat of Voyage Bubble (Deep Field) in the Jockey Club Cup (Gr 2, 2000m) and was a red-hot favourite to enter rare air as a winner of the same Group 1 race on four straight occasions.

Lining up from barrier two under regular rider James McDonald in the HK$40 million (approx. AU$7.7 million) contest, the Danny Shum-trained son of Acclamation (Royal Applause) sat midfield throughout the first two thirds of the race.

Moving up stylishly approaching the home bend, Romantic Warrior glided to the lead entering the final 300 metres and, once asked, cleared away in decisive fashion before coming home an eased-down one and three-quarter lengths winner over Bellagio Opera (Lord Kanaloa), who finished well for second.

James McDonald (Credit: Edward Whitaker)

There was a further three and a half lengths back to Quisisana (Le Havre) in third place.

“I’m very proud of Romantic Warrior and our stable team, they work really hard,” Shum said. “It’s a big relief. He always gives me a lot of happiness, not only me but my stable, owners, my family and in Hong Kong, even racing fans or non-racing fans, they all love Romantic Warrior.

“To be honest, there was a lot of pressure. He had his surgery [when a screw was inserted in his left front leg at the end of May], but he is such a good, calm, lovely horse. He’s part of my family, I love him. My son says I love Romantic Warrior more than him!

“He’s very easy to train. He doesn’t need too much work and his body weight will tell you, his appetite will tell you how fit he is.”

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Racing fans or non-racing fans, they all love Romantic Warrior

Danny Shum

McDonald, who was presented with his trophy for the Longines World’s Best Jockey on Friday night, was almost speechless following the race and could only lavish praise on his mount, aboard whom he has now won ten Group 1s.

McDonald, who overtook Frankie Dettori as the most-winning jockey in the race courtesy of Romantic Warrior’s four victories, said: “He’s so special. He’s just a freak. I don’t know what to say … I just love him. I love him.”

Romantic Warrior is likely to now be geared towards another face-off with Forever Young (Real Steel), who he finished just a neck behind when second in the Saudi Cup (Gr 1, 1800m, dirt) at Riyadh earlier this year, but Shum will wait to confirm the decision.

Romantic Warrior (IRE)

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7yo: (18Mar18 b g)

Trainer: C S Shum

Owner: Peter Lau Pak Fai

Sire: Acclamation

Dam: Folk Melody

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

Breeder: Corduff Stud & T. J. Rooney

“I always say, we know he’s turning eight really soon, but he doesn’t know he’s turning eight,” he said.

“This is amazing. He’s been in Australia, Japan, Dubai, second in the biggest prize-money in the world in Saudi [Arabia]. Also second in the Dubai Turf. He’s come back and had two wins.

“The plan is always made by the owner, Peter [Lau]. He has wisdom, we all trust him. If he says, ‘Danny, go to Saudi Arabia’, I’ll go to Saudi Arabia. If he says, ‘Danny stay in Hong Kong’, I'll stay in Hong Kong. We’re a good team, I trust Peter a lot.”

Voyage Bubble off the canvas for rousing second-straight Mile win

In what was a repeat result of the 2024 edition of the race, the Ricky Yiu-trained Voyage Bubble produced a gutsy performance to deny Soul Rush in a classic finish to land the HK$36 million (approx. AU$6.9 million) Hong Kong Mile (Gr 1, 1600m) for the second year in a row.

The seven-year-old gelding had won by a length and a quarter from the fast-finishing Soul Rush last year, but this time around it was a slightly different ending to the race, albeit with the same result.

Ridden again by Zac Purton, Voyage Bubble jumped from an outside gate in barrier 12 but broke well and found himself in the perfect position just behind the pacesetting Pray For Mir (Justify).

Moving up to join the leader entering the home straight, the son of Deep Field (Northern Meteor) looked to have edged to the front inside the final 300 metres but was quickly overtaken by the Japanese raider Soul Rush.

Voyage Bubble (Credit: HKJC)

However, battling back under a determined Purton drive, Voyage Bubble regained the lead inside the final 100 metres and was not to be headed again as he fended off the spirited Soul Rush and Cristian Demuro by a half-length at the line.

The John Size-trained Red Lion (Belardo), who had defeated Voyage Bubble by a short-head when a shock winner of the Champions Mile (Gr 1, 1600m) back in April, finished a further length and three-quarters back in third place, with OTI Racing’s Docklands (Massaat) another neck away in fourth.

“I think he just showed what type of horse he is,” Purton, who was enjoying a record-extending fifth win in the race, said. “He’s not the horse who is going to give you a ‘wow’ performance, but he’s got such a big heart that he’s always up for the fight.

“He’s in the shadow of the big two, unfortunately, but in his own right, he’s a supremely good horse. A Triple Crown winner, he’s come back today off the canvas to win.

“When we reflect back upon all the great horses that have been in Hong Kong, he’s certainly going to be remembered in the way that he should. His CV is outstanding. To come out and go back-to-back in the Hong Kong Mile, it’s not an easy thing to do.”

Voyage Bubble (AUS)

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7yo: (03Nov18 bb g)

Trainer: P F Yiu

Owner: Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate

Sire: Deep Field

Dam: Raheights

Dam's Sire: Rahy

Breeder: Torryburn Stud

Sunday’s success was Voyage Bubble’s fourth Group 1 of 2025, adding to victories in the Stewards’ Cup (Gr 1, 1600m), Hong Kong Gold Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) and Champions & Chater Cup (Gr 1, 2400m), and displaying a rare trip versatility at the highest level.

“The horse has great heart,” Yiu said of the six-time Group 1 winner. “A lot of credit goes to the jockey, Zac, he did it so well. It seemed to me that he’d ridden the horse for a long time, but obviously, he knew him well from his last start.

“Although he’s seven, I don’t really feel the age of him. He’s still full of beans. After we got beaten last time we decided to go for the Mile.”

On Voyage Bubble’s owners, the Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate, Yiu added: “It’s a really nice group of people. Every time the horse runs, they’re cheering.”

Harry Eustace’s Royal Ascot hero Docklands ran a big race to be fourth, beaten two and a half lengths at the line, a huge improvement on his 12th-placed finish in the race last year. Of the performance, his rider Tom Marquand said: “He ran a huge race. He broke well, so we were a bit close to the speed, he chased those front two nicely.”

Fabre lands record-breaking fourth Vase as Sosie battles to success

Legendary French trainer Andre Fabre was celebrating a record fourth win in the Hong Kong Vase (Gr 1, 2400m) on Sunday after watching his last-start Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr 1, 2400m) third, Sosie (Sea The Stars) score a rousing success in the opener of four Hong Kong International Races.

Fabre had been sitting alongside fellow maestro Aidan O’Brien on three wins in the Vase after sending out Borgia (Acatenango) (1999), Flintshire (Dansili) (2014) and Junko (Intello) (2023) to victory in the HK$26 million (approx. AU$5.02 million) event, but surpassed his Irish counterpart on Sunday.

Sosie headed into the Vase having had a very successful 2025 campaign in his native France, with the only blip coming when last of six in the Coral-Eclipse (Gr 1, 1m 2f) on unsuitably fast ground at Sandown in the UK.

Sosie (Credit: Edward Whitaker)

Those ground concerns could have been a slight niggle again with Sha Tin officially described as ‘good’ ground, but any fears were dispelled when Sosie battled to success in a hard-fought finish between four top-class rivals.

Ridden by Maxime Guyon, the four-year-old son of Sea The Stars (Cape Cross) settled in midfield off a slow tempo before making headway approaching the home turn. Hitting the front with over a furlong to race, Sosie was tackled on all sides by last year’s Vase winner Giavellotto (Mastercraftsman), Resolute Racing’s Goliath (Adlerflug) and Australian Bloodstock’s Al Riffa (Wootton Bassett).

However, it was Fabre’s runner that would prevail as he gamely found plenty under pressure to run out a three-quarter lengths victor over Giavellotto, with the Francis Graffard-trained Goliath a further half-length back in third and Al Riffa another neck back in fourth.

“Everything went perfectly,” Fabre's wife Elisabeth said. “The race unfolded perfectly, he had a great trip and Maxime knows his horse very well, while Sosie had trust in him when he asked him for his effort.

Maxime Guyon (Credit: Edward Whitaker)

“He is a very good horse with a wonderful mind and a lot of natural energy. He is magnificent to look at and he will stay in training next year.”

Winning rider Guyon echoed those thoughts. “Everything went very smoothly,” he said. “I followed Los Angeles for three-quarters of the race, but halfway round the home turn, Ryan’s [Moore] horse began to falter. This horse can really sustain his run, and he is such a hard horse to pass,” he said.

“The horse has such a great temperament and he is so easy to put anywhere in a race.”

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It’s his fourth career Group 1 and he was in such great shape

Maxime Guyon

Sosie was adding a fourth career Group 1 win to his tally – alongside victories in the Grand Prix de Paris (Gr 1, 2400m), Prix Ganay (Gr 1, 2100m) and Prix d’Ispahan (Gr 1, 1800m), and extended an impressive career record to seven wins and a further four placings from 13 starts.

“It’s his fourth career Group 1 and he was in such great shape,” Guyon added. “We know he is capable of winning big races like this, and this year he has won at the top level over 1850 metres [in the Ispahan], 2100 metres [Ganay] and now the 2400 metres.

“He is an incredible horse. This was the first time he’d travelled across continents, and yet he’s been relaxed every morning this week, and he’s looked amazing.”

Sosie (IRE)

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4yo: (30Mar21 b c)

Trainer: A Fabre

Owner: Wertheimer & Frere

Sire: Sea The Stars

Dam: Sosia 

Dam's Sire: Shamardal

Breeder: Wertheimer Et Frere

Giavellotto's trainer Marco Botti was proud of his gelding's effort in defeat, bidding for a second-straight win in the race. “As we thought beforehand, it wasn’t going to be a strong pace. Andrea [Atzeni, jockey] said he thought the winner had first run, but he got to his girth for second and I thought it was a good effort. The winner is a proper horse, and they’re two good horses,” he said.

Meanwhile, Al Riffa's regular rider Dylan Browne McMonagle was also upbeat about the Joseph O'Brien-trained runner's fourth-placed run, an effort that followed a seventh off 59-kilogram topweight in the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) last month.

“He ran a super race. He wasn’t the quickest into stride from the gates which wasn’t ideal over this trip but he finished good,” Browne McMonagle said.

Morning Briefing

Australia

Tornado Valley top of Maher’s juvenile team

Ciaron Maher’s juvenile team continues to gather steam ahead of the major summer and autumn targets, with stable representative Jack Turnbull identifying Maribyrnong Plate (Gr 3, 1000m) winner Tornado Valley (Too Darn Hot) as the clear benchmark among the yard’s two-year-olds. Maher posted his third Melbourne juvenile win from only seven starters when Milsons Point (Blue Point) took out the VOBIS Silver (1000m) at Pakenham on Saturday, adding to Calamari Ring’s (Street Boss) success in the Inglis Stakes (Listed, 1000m) at Flemington. “We’re very fortunate to have a nice group of two-year-olds,” Turnbull told Racing.com. “We’re not running them unless we’re confident enough they can gallop.” Turnbull credited a more refined approach to the stable’s yearling intake. “It’s still the same system but we’ve tightened the screws in different areas. The whole operation is running very smoothly and we’re seeing that in the way they’re running.” One unraced youngster attracting attention is Unit Five (Supido), nominated for Saturday’s Magic Millions VIC Classic (1000m) at Caulfield but expected instead to trial on Monday before debuting at Cranbourne on December 27. Meanwhile, Tornado Valley is already in New South Wales as Maher plots a path toward the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) on January 17. “Tornado Valley is a really nice horse and he’s our flagbearer for the age group,” Turnbull said, with the colt expected to resume in Saturday’s BJ McLachlan Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at Eagle Farm. Maher is shaping Blue Diamond campaigns for Calamari Ring and Milsons Point.

Tornado Valley (Credit: Sportpix)

Extreme Choice Colt wins $100,000 Inglis Xtra Bonus

The Inglis Xtra Bonus Series reached a major milestone on Sunday, with Firerated’s (Extreme Choice) victory at Moe pushing total bonuses paid past $4.5 million since the scheme’s launch in August. The Alex Rae-trained colt, a $275,000 Inglis Classic purchase by Matt Vella Bloodstock from Kingstar Farm, scored in a strong 1100-metre maiden to secure a $100,000 Xtra Bonus for connections. He defeated Inglis Easter graduate In’kantosstar (Per Incanto) by 0.8 lengths. Part-owner Paul Lofitis said the bonus was a major factor in targeting the race. “Alex has a good opinion of the colt and we targeted this race because of the bonus,” Lofitis said. “It was a very strong race and the $100,000 bonus was a huge incentive. My partners and I are delighted.” The Xtra Bonus Series has quickly developed into one of the most lucrative ownership incentive programs in Australian racing, with 50 races offering $100,000 bonuses across the season for eligible Inglis graduates aged three and above. More than 401 individual owners have already benefitted from the bonuses, with over 240 eligible horses, 100 trainers and 2,500 owners represented in the series to date. Inglis CEO Sebastian Hutch said Sunday’s milestone reflects the company’s commitment to reinvesting in its participants. “Surpassing $4.5 million in Inglis Xtra Bonus wins is a significant milestone,” Hutch said. “The objective was to see more owners and trainers winning more Inglis prize-money, more often, and the results speak for themselves.”

Memorial service for Bill Gibbins to take place

The memorial service for Bill Gibbins, founder of the modern Jericho Cup (4600m) and one of Victorian racing’s most generous benefactors, will be held on Monday at 11am on level two of the Atrium at Flemington racecourse. Gibbins, who died aged 78 after a long illness, passed away just days after the eighth running of the Jericho Cup – the race he revived, funded and championed. His personal contribution of more than $1 million underwrote prize-money for the first four editions, helping cement the event as Australia’s longest flat race and a fixture of the Warrnambool racing calendar. His philanthropic footprint extended far beyond racing, supporting organisations including Riding for the Disabled and Wheelchairs for Kids. In 2021 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for services to racing, people with disability and philanthropy. Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison said Gibbins’ contribution “cannot be understated”. “Thanks to Bill’s vision and passion, we now run the Jericho Cup, a recognised and much-anticipated event on the annual racing calendar,” Morrison said. “He was passionate about Australia and its heritage and recognised the importance of remembering our servicemen and women.” In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to The Wellington, Collingwood, or Wheelchairs For Kids.

Geraldton meeting rescheduled after power loss

Sunday’s meeting scheduled to take place at Geraldton will now take place on Monday after severe storms caused a power outage in the area. The seven-race card will commence at 4:15pm, with the final contest scheduled for 7:52pm.

New Zealand

Almanzor Trophy aim for To Bravery Born

Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson are eyeing the Almanzor Trophy (Gr 3, 1200m) on Karaka Millions night with To Bravery Born (Snitzel) after the talented three-year-old produced an outstanding fresh-up performance at Te Rapa on Saturday. The gelding has made a habit of firing first-up, and he extended that record with a powerful late surge under Opie Bosson to claim his fourth win from eight starts, overhauling To Cap It All (Capitalist) by a half-length. “He’s definitely got ability and he goes better fresh,” Bosson said. “They went pretty quick up front, so I knew they’d be coming back to me. He’s a good racehorse.” Walker was delighted with the victory but puzzled by the slow getaway. “I don’t know what happened at the start, he was a bit slow away,” he said. “He’s got a great record fresh and he’s probably got a better win in him yet.” A stakes victory remains the missing piece on To Bravery Born’s CV, and Te Akau expects the Almanzor Trophy at Ellerslie to provide that opportunity. Stablemate La Dorada (Super Seth) finished fourth in the race on what was her New Zealand return following an unsuccessful stint in Australia, but Walker conceded the Group 1-winning filly has not rediscovered her best form. “It was a pass mark, but the jury is out,” the trainer said. “She hasn’t quite recaptured that two-year-old form.”

Dashing Dixie Karaka Millions bound

Dashing Dixie (Credit: Race Images)

Wexford Stables are set to take their place in next month’s TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (RL, 1200m) after Dashing Dixie (Alabama Express) made a winning debut at Te Rapa on Saturday. The filly had shown promise with two trial placings and delivered immediately on raceday, controlling the four-runner field from in front and holding off Sword Of Stars (Sword Of State) to score by a half-length. Her maiden prize-money purse of $37,375 propelled her to equal-fourth in the current order of entry for the Karaka Millions, securing a start in the $1 million feature. “It’s probably no surprise to the team that she did what she did,” co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan said. “We rated her quite highly. With four runners, she was able to relax in front and quicken off the corner. The team certainly likes her and we’ve got a ticket in the big lottery now.” O’Sullivan and training partner Andrew Scott expect the filly to have one more run before the January 24 showpiece. “We’ll get home Monday and go through it as a team to make a decision on where to from here,” O’Sullivan said. “It will be good to have a runner in the Karaka Millions.” Bred by Lib Petagna’s Elsdon Park under the JML Bloodstock banner, Dashing Dixie is out of the unraced Zoustar (Northern Meteor) mare War Goddess, from the family of New Zealand Oaks (Gr 1, 2400m) winner She’s Country (Kenfair). She was purchased by Wexford for $340,000 from Elsdon Park’s Book 1 draft earlier this year. “We go through and do our homework and she was one we selected. We really liked her and had to pay a bit for her,” O’Sullivan said.

Queen Elizabeth next for exciting Tisse

Tisse (Credit: Race Images)

Taranaki stayer Tisse (Belardo) confirmed he is right on target for his summer black type mission with a commanding performance in an open handicap over 2100 metres at Trentham on Sunday. The Allan Sharrock-trained gelding has been in superb form this campaign, and punters showed their confidence by sending him out a $1.70 favourite. From the outside draw, Kelly Myers allowed the five-year-old to settle at the rear before sliding into the race from the 800 metre-mark. Sweeping three wide on the bend, Tisse quickly asserted his superiority and charged clear to score by 2.3 lengths over Opawa Jack (War Decree). Myers was glowing in her assessment post-race. “I don’t think it would have mattered how I rode him today, he was just a class above,” she said. “He drops the bridle, and when you ask him to go, he goes. He picked them up and spat them out. He’s a very exciting horse.” Sharrock was equally satisfied with the gelding’s final outing ahead of his main summer assignment, the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Gr 3, 2400m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. “It was a good lead-up to the race we want to try and win,” Sharrock said. “He goes better right-handed, as you saw with Opie [Bosson] at Ellerslie, so that has always been his target.” The trainer also noted that Tisse’s relaxed manner and natural fitness make him straightforward to prepare. “He doesn’t do a lot of work because anaerobically he is clean-winded. Lucky for a stayer, we don’t have to put too much into him, and he is so relaxed in a race.”

Asia

Second for Drefong

Shadai Stallion Station resident Drefong (Gio Ponti) sired his second elite-level winner and 15th individual stakes winner when the Tomokazu Takano-trained filly Star Anise (2 f ex Epice Arome by Daiwa Major) landed the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (Gr 1, 1600m) on Sunday. Ridden by Kohei Matsuyama, Star Anise broke sharply but was eased back to settle in eighth spot early on. She was pulled out turning into the home straight and hit the front inside the 200-metre mark, striding out to post a length-and-a-quarter victory over Garavogue (Lord Kanaloa) with Taisei Vogue (Indy Champ) just a neck further away in third. The Northern Farm-bred Star Anise had broken her maiden in July and was landing a second victory following a runner-up effort in the Chukyo Nisai Stakes (Gr 3, 1400m) against the colts. A half-sister to Listed winner Balsam Note (Maurice), the filly is the third foal to race out of the Grade 2-winning Daiwa Major (Sunday Silence) mare Epice Arome, all of them winners.

Five for Volatile

Three Chimneys Farm sire Volatile (Violence) registered his fifth individual stakes winner when T O Elvis (3 c ex Stopshoppingdebbie by Curlin) claimed Sunday’s Capella Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at Nakayama in decisive fashion. Ridden by Katsuma Sameshima for Daisuke Takayanagi, the colt made it four consecutive wins when he defeated Yamanin Cerchi (Four Wheel Drive) by five lengths in the Grade 3 contest, with Ecoro Azel (Shancelot) another length back in third. Bred by Jeff and Melissa Prunzik, T O Elvis is the second stakes winner to come out of the stakes-winning Curlin (Smart Strike) mare Stopshoppingdebbie, following US Listed winner Generous Tipper (Street Sense). Stopshoppingdebbie is a half-sister to fellow stakes winners Shampoo (Gulch) and Smarty Deb (Smart Strike). Volatile will stand the upcoming northern hemisphere breeding season at a fee of US$10,000 (approx. AU$15,031).

International

34 for Nyquist

Jonabell Farm sire Nyquist (Uncle Mo) notched his 34th individual stakes winner when Litmus Test (2 c ex Study Hard by Malibu Moon) landed Saturday’s Los Alamitos Futurity (Gr 2, 8.5f). Ridden by Juan J Hernandez, the juvenile colt led home a trifecta for Bob Baffert when proving a length and a quarter too strong for Blacksmith (Liam’s Map), with Provenance (Into Mischief) another three and a half lengths back in third. Bred by Machmer Hall, Litmus Test was a $875,000 purchase for Starlight Racing at last year’s Fasig Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale. He is the fourth foal and third winner out of Malibu Moon (A.P. Indy) mare Study Hard, herself a sister to Grade 2 scorer Sweet August Moon. Nyquist will stand the upcoming northern hemisphere breeding season at a fee of US$175,000 (approx. AU$263,040).

38 for Sea The Moon

Lanwades Stud sire Sea The Moon (Sea The Stars) registered his 38th individual stakes winner when Alva (5 m ex America’s Best by Union Rags) struck in Saturday’s Prix Miss Satamixa (Listed, 1500m) at Deauville. The Fabrice Chappet-trained five-year-old defeated Queen's Reign (Siyouni) by a neck, with another three-quarters of a length going back to Chica De Ciudad (City Light) in third. Bred by Suc L Kneip, the winning mare was a €85,000 purchase out of the Arqana Deauville October Yearling Sale and is the first foal out of the Union Rags (Dixie Union) mare America’s Best, herself a half-sister to stakes-placed pair Dream Lodge (Grand Lodge) and Splash Mountain (Peintre Celebre). Sea The Moon will stand the upcoming northern hemisphere breeding season at a slightly reduced fee of £20,000 (approx. AU$40,185).

Week Ahead

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Results

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Metropolitan Meetings

Hobart TAS Soft(5)
Show

Hobart TAS Soft(5)

R1: Life Member Mr Ross Burridge AM Mdn Plate, $25,000, 1200m

  1. Southern Auroras (AUS) 4 b M 56kg
    Needs Further (AUS) - Li'l Miss Hayley (NZ), by Savabeel (AUS)
    T: S Gandy J: Codi Jordan
  2. Argyll Diamond (AUS) 4 ch M 56kg
    Highland Reel (IRE) - Dubawi Diamond (AUS), by Dubawi (IRE)
    T: Ms R Hall J: A Darmanin
  3. Savage River (AUS) 3 b G 57kg
    Royal Meeting (IRE) - Safe Journey (AUS), by Foreplay (AUS)
    T: J L Keys J: D Pires

Margins: 3.8 lens, 3.7 lens. Time: 1:13.01 (last 600m 35.86)

Betting: $2.80, $12.00, $31.00

Then followed: Colleen's Crown (AUS), Colonel Bogey (AUS), Pacific Witness (AUS), Lawrenny Boys (AUS), Sedna (AUS), Miss Ess (AUS), Smash 'n' Grab (AUS), The Little Bay (AUS), Carrasquillo (AUS), No Surprises (AUS), Naracoopa (AUS), Sunrise At Kirra (AUS), last.

R2: Life Member Mr Cam Sorell Mdn Plate, $25,000, 1400m

  1. Fierce 'n Fabulous (AUS) 3 ch F 55kg
    Fierce Impact (JPN) - Absolutelyfabulous (AUS), by Langfuhr (CAN)
    T: S Gandy J: A Darmanin
  2. Alpine Honey (AUS) 4 b G 58kg
    Alpine Eagle (AUS) - No Money No Honey (AUS), by Host (CHI)
    T: J F Luttrell J: T Baker
  3. Carnotaurus (AUS) 4 b M 53kg
    Sooboog (AUS) - Adizero (AUS), by Onemorenomore (AUS)
    T: Sarah Cotton J: Jabez Johnstone

Margins: 1 lens, 2 lens. Time: 1:27.31 (last 600m 36.82)

Betting: $3.00, $41.00, $10.00

Then followed: Da Silver Flash (AUS), Raging Waters (AUS), Lord Hear Us (AUS), Le Costa Paradiso (AUS), Infringement (NZ), Ceeya Sunshine (AUS), Don Turboas (AUS), Need A Giggle (AUS), Grand Destiny (AUS), Little River Lass (AUS), Tea With The Queen (AUS), last.

R3: Ladbrokes Racing Extras In Multi Hcp (C1), $26,000, 1400m

  1. The Trine (AUS) 4 b G 58kg
    Alpine Eagle (AUS) - Hold Onto Your Hat (AUS), by My Lad (ARG)
    T: S Gandy J: A Darmanin
  2. South Georgia (AUS) 4 b M 56kg
    Alpine Eagle (AUS) - Sunny Skies (AUS), by With Class (CAN)
    T: T W Evans J: S Tsaikos
  3. Sky Of Gold (AUS) 3 ch F 52kg
    Foxwedge (AUS) - Speedy Sky (AUS), by Tough Speed (USA)
    T: Sarah Cotton J: Jabez Johnstone

Margins: 0.2 lens, 3 lens. Time: 1:26.79 (last 600m 35.91)

Betting: $3.00, $21.00, $6.50

Then followed: Snowdonia (AUS), Gazza's Spirit (AUS), Arctic Attraction (AUS), Wannabe Ziggy (AUS), Played Strong (AUS), last.

R4: Dr Graham and Mrs June McLeod Plate (C4), $29,000, 1600m

  1. Georgaroni (AUS) 4 b G 55kg
    Alpine Eagle (AUS) - Parisian Lush (AUS), by Ladoni (GB)
    T: J K Blacker J: D Pires
  2. Fiorente de Legend (AUS) 5 b M 55kg
    Fiorente (IRE) - Encosta de Legend (AUS), by Encosta de Lago (AUS)
    B: Mr F Morgan TAS T: J F Luttrell J: E Byrne Burke
  3. Johnnie Pinch (AUS) 5 b G 57kg
    National Defense (GB) - Papiria (AUS), by Choisir (AUS)
    B: Mr B Stewart TAS T: J L Keys J: K Sanderson

Margins: 0.1 lens, 1.7 lens. Time: 1:41.03 (last 600m 35.88)

Betting: $2.50, $2.60, $9.00

Then followed: Opalson (AUS), Snow Eagle (AUS), Runaway Statement (AUS), Iffycould (NZ), last.

R5: Winning Edge Presentations (Bm60), $20,000, 2100m

  1. Miles 'n' Miles (AUS) 5 b G 58kg
    Needs Further (AUS) - Missy Memoirs (AUS), by Rubiton (AUS)
    T: Patrick Dargan J: D Pires
  2. Captain Morgan (NZ) 10 b/br G 58kg
    Savabeel (AUS) - Chandelier (NZ), by O'Reilly (NZ)
    B: Waikato Stud Ltd, Waikato, NZ T: P H Luttrell J: K Sanderson
  3. Sir Jag (AUS) 5 br G 54kg
    Stratosphere (AUS) - New Vision (AUS), by Magnus (AUS)
    T: J F Luttrell J: T Baker

Betting: $4.50, $21.00, $21.00

Then followed: Alisent (AUS), Skelmorlie (AUS), Zurich (AUS), Dynamic Deel (AUS), Stratojack (AUS), Al Maximus (AUS), Willingly (AUS), last.

R6: Kevin Sharkie (Bm68), $25,000, 1400m

  1. Restricted Access (AUS) 6 b G 56kg
    Needs Further (AUS) - Beck And Call (NZ), by Iffraaj (GB)
    T: J L Keys J: Lauryn Bingley
  2. Gingerson (AUS) 9 ch G 54kg
    Toronado (IRE) - Lavender Mist (AUS), by Exceed and Excel (AUS)
    B: Mr K Parry VIC T: J F Luttrell J: A Darmanin
  3. Dantes (NZ) 7 b G 58kg
    Echoes Of Heaven (AUS) - Replicate (NZ), by Towkay (AUS)
    T: J L Keys J: Jabez Johnstone

Margins: 1.8 lens, 1.7 lens. Time: 1:26.12 (last 600m 37.02)

Betting: $3.00, $9.00, $8.50

Then followed: Gee Gee Enuf Speed (AUS), Kakia (AUS), Stardarmus (AUS), Captain Cam (AUS), Verbano (AUS), last.

R7: Winzenberg Hcp, $50,000, 1100m

  1. Press For Boom (AUS) 5 b/br M 54kg
    Press Statement (AUS) - Chik Chik Boom (AUS), by Thorn Park (AUS)
    T: J K Blacker J: E Byrne Burke
  2. Geegees Gemstone (AUS) 6 b/br G 59kg
    Alpine Eagle (AUS) - Gee Gees Top Notch (AUS), by Wordsmith (AUS)
    B: P A & E J Geard TAS T: S Gandy J: A Darmanin
  3. Galenus (AUS) 9 b G 57kg
    Magnus (AUS) - Morell (AUS), by West Quest (CAN)
    B: Mrs M Gunn TAS T: J L Keys J: K Sanderson

Margins: 1.3 lens, 0.7 lens. Time: 1:06 (last 600m 35.40)

Betting: $2.90, $10.00, $21.00

Then followed: Zewinna (AUS), Perspiration (AUS), Perola (AUS), Tsunami Sam (NZ), In The Ocean (AUS), last.

R8: Mingari+Co Plate (C4), $29,000, 1200m

  1. Skin In The Game (AUS) 5 ch G 59kg
    Turffontein (AUS) - Miss Amigo (AUS), by Sebring (AUS)
    T: Brendan McShane J: A Darmanin
  2. Gee Gees Me Boy (AUS) 5 ch G 57kg
    Wordsmith (AUS) - Himstedt (AUS), by Danehill Dancer (IRE)
    T: S Gandy J: Codi Jordan
  3. Geegeehailstorm (AUS) 5 ch M 54kg
    Wordsmith (AUS) - Gee Gees Storm (AUS), by Dash for Cash (AUS)
    B: P A & E J Geard TAS T: S Gandy J: E Byrne Burke

Margins: 0.8 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:13.15 (last 600m 35.52)

Betting: $1.50, $21.00, $21.00

Then followed: Esprit Diva (AUS), Cool Heart (AUS), Speed Rock (AUS), Global Awareness (AUS), Rubble 'N' Fudd (AUS), Miss Keeds (AUS), Araya Sunshine (AUS), Jehbenti (AUS), last.

Trentham NZ Soft(5)
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Trentham NZ Soft(5)

R1: Grant Plumbing Mdn, $25,000, 1200m

  1. Precipice (NZ) 4 b G 58kg
    El Roca (AUS) - Giddyupkate (AUS), by Encosta de Lago (AUS)
    B: G Harvey, Auckland, NZ T: C W Cole J: C J Grylls
    Psd NZ$0 Res NZ$65,000, New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale 2023
    V: Westbury Stud
  2. Leica Ripa (NZ) 4 br M 56kg
    Per Incanto (USA) - Saintly Ripa (NZ), by Rip Van Winkle (IRE)
    B: Mrs K A & N J Auret, Central, NZ T: F J Auret J: M Hashizume
  3. Riomosa (NZ) 5 br G 57kg
    Alamosa (NZ) - Eepa Neema (NZ), by Captain Rio (GB)
    B: Ms E Vine, Central, NZ T: G J Haigh J: A K Riddell

Margins: 2 lens, 2 lens. Time: 1:9.590 (last 600m)

Betting: $5.50, $7.00, $21.00

Then followed: City Gold Dragon (NZ), Faiths Choice (NZ), Alcaraz (NZ), Tomahawk (NZ), Crixus (NZ), Elegant Elle (NZ), Ocean Beau (NZ), Jesto King (NZ), last.

R2: Rydges Airport Mdn, $25,000, 1000m

  1. Cosmic Dream (AUS) 3 b F 55kg
    Cosmic Force (AUS) - A Little Prayer (AUS), by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)
    B: Mr M Farmer QLD T: R James & R Wellwood J: G Rooke
    $10,000, Magic Millions National Weanling Sale 2023
    V: Grandview
    P: Hanlyn Racing
    NZ$45,000, New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale 2024
    V: Poplar Lodge
    P: RA James / R Wellwood
  2. Spark (NZ) 3 b F 55kg
    Time Test (GB) - Flare (NZ), by No Excuse Needed (GB)
    B: E G Lowry, Central, NZ T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: K A Myers
  3. Hello My Dear (NZ) 3 b F 55kg
    Hello Youmzain (FR) - O'Pristine (AUS), by O'Reilly (NZ)
    B: Haunui Farm LP, Auckland, NZ T: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Rohan Mudhoo

Margins: 1.5 lens, 2.5 lens. Time: 0:56.33 (last 600m)

Betting: $2.40, $4.00, $7.00

Then followed: Paper Moon (NZ), Darci Dior (NZ), Pauatui (NZ), All in Navy (NZ), Romilly Bee (NZ), Niemi (AUS), last.

R3: Devan Plastics Mdn, $25,000, 1400m

  1. Right of Appeal (NZ) 4 ch G 58kg
    Sweynesse (AUS) - Test Case (AUS), by Testa Rossa (AUS)
    B: Explosive Breeding Ltd, Central, NZ T: C R Isdale J: Joe Doyle
  2. Golden Locks (NZ) 4 b G 58kg
    Almanzor (FR) - Miralago (AUS), by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
    B: Mrs H G & W G Bax, Waikato, NZ T: P W Lock J: M Hashizume
  3. Dark and Dusty (NZ) 5 br G 58kg
    Derryn (AUS) - Pinot Grieve (NZ), by Pins (AUS)
    B: F J & H T O'Leary, Central, NZ T: S Nickalls J: J K Riddell

Margins: 1.3 lens, 0.3 lens. Time: 1:23.93 (last 600m)

Betting: $13.00, $5.00, $26.00

Then followed: Port Chalmer (NZ), Charming Emperor (NZ), Bake the Cake (NZ), Sunny (NZ), Starpello (AUS), Zaravela (NZ), Casta Shadow (NZ), Written in Rock (NZ), Belle's Charm (NZ), Brian (NZ), Hard Rock Cafe (NZ), last.

R4: Contemporary Korowai Designs (Bm65), $40,000, 1600m

  1. Piercing Arrow (AUS) 5 b G 57kg
    I Am Invincible (AUS) - Silently (AUS), by Anabaa (USA)
    B: Mr HJ Mitchell NSW T: J R Wheeler J: Joe Doyle
    $1,000,000, Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2022
    V: Yarraman Stud
    P: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott/Go B/stock
    $13,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital April Sale 2024
    V: Harbour Racing
    P: John
    $4,250, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital June Sale 2024
    V: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing
    P: T C 85
    $32,500, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Inglis Digital November Sale 2 2024
    V: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing
    P: C/Boss
  2. Eizus (NZ) 4 b/br M 57kg
    Sweynesse (AUS) - Lady Style (NZ), by Shamoline Warrior (AUS)
    B: Woburn Farm, Waikato, NZ T: S A Sharrock J: M Hashizume
  3. Sperlari (NZ) 4 b M 57kg
    Vanbrugh (AUS) - My Galatine (NZ), by Guillotine (NZ)
    B: Windsor Park Stud Ltd, Waikato, NZ T: C W Cole J: C J Grylls

Margins: 0.4 lens, 2 lens. Time: 1:36.70 (last 600m)

Betting: $8.00, $5.00, $2.50

Then followed: Top Dollar (NZ), Lets All Boogie (AUS), Pacific Princess (NZ), Taupo Dancer (AUS), Tik Tok Ted (NZ), Cuba Street (NZ), Fulla Grace (NZ), Sheaf (NZ), Malacca Bay (NZ), Final Chapter (NZ), last.

R5: Bill Tito Book Repair Specialist Hcp, $50,000, 2100m

  1. Tisse (NZ) 5 ch G 56kg
    Belardo (IRE) - Miss Percy (NZ), by Sir Percy (GB)
    B: P J & R M Laffey, Central, NZ T: S A Sharrock J: K A Myers
    Psd NZ$0 Res NZ$40,000, New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale 2022
    V: Woburn Farm
  2. Opawa Jack (NZ) 6 br G 58kg
    War Decree (USA) - Serve de Aunt (NZ), by Nom du Jeu (NZ)
    B: B J Anderton ONZM & Mrs L E Anderton, South, NZ T: C A Bambry J: G Rooke
  3. Kick On (NZ) 8 b/br G 53kg
    Per Incanto (USA) - Kick Back (NZ), by Bahhare (USA)
    B: A S & Mrs P J Trotter, Central, NZ T: K T Myers J: A K Riddell

Margins: 2.3 lens, 1.5 lens. Time: 2:9.830 (last 600m)

Betting: $1.70, $7.50, $26.00

Then followed: Orlov (NZ), Identikit (NZ), Grey Invador (NZ), Battle Secret (NZ), Comedy (NZ), last.

R6: Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers Championship Qualifier (Bm65), $45,000, 2200m

  1. Platinum Goddess (AUS) 4 b M 56kg
    Alpine Eagle (AUS) - Step the Pedal (AUS), by Elvstroem (AUS)
    B: Armidale Stud Pty Ltd TAS T: Ms L Latta J: E M Leighton
    $40,000, Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale 2023
    V: Armidale Stud
    P: Taylor B/stock & Marketing Ltd
  2. Gate Crashers (NZ) 4 b G 58kg
    Almanzor (FR) - Sweet Inspiration (NZ), by Power (GB)
    B: G W & Mrs M W Simon, Waikato, NZ T: S Ritchie & C Murray J: Joe Doyle
  3. Not So Unusual (NZ) 5 ch M 57kg
    Unusual Suspect (USA) - Highland Rose (NZ), by High Chaparral (IRE)
    B: Mrs K A & N J Auret, Central, NZ T: F J Auret J: M Hashizume

Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 2:17.15 (last 600m)

Betting: $31.00, $9.00, $11.00

Then followed: McGrath (NZ), Latest Model (NZ), Altezza (NZ), Helluvah Return (NZ), Trust Alone (NZ), Zackery (NZ), Cotton Roca (NZ), Subtle Image (NZ), Phats (NZ), Barbie Doll (NZ), Dubai's Potiki (NZ), Tranzed (NZ), last.

R7: Jennian Homes Hcp, $50,000, 1200m

  1. Reward Smile (GB) 5 b G 55kg
    Havana Grey (GB) - Chandresh (GB), by Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
    B: Manor Farm Stud (Rutland) T: Ms J K Mahoney J: K A Myers
    GNS70,000, Tattersalls October Yearling Sale (Book 2) 2021
    V: Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)
    P: SackvilleDonald
  2. Insatiable (NZ) 6 b G 54kg
    All Too Hard (AUS) - All Day Baby (AUS), by More Than Ready (USA)
    B: C W Kwok, Waikato, NZ T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Joe Doyle
  3. Silent is Gold (AUS) 7 b G 59kg
    Star Turn (AUS) - Confident (AUS), by Not a Single Doubt (AUS)
    B: Serene Lodge NSW T: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: B Queiroz

Margins: 0.5 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 1:07.90 (last 600m)

Betting: $21.00, $11.00, $11.00

Then followed: Lhasa (AUS), Cosentino (NZ), Dealt With (NZ), Fancy Like Lass (NZ), Trobriand (AUS), Our Echo (NZ), Ima Brazen One (NZ), Idyllic (AUS), Belle's Echo (NZ), last.

R8: Marsh Insurance Brokers (Bm75), $40,000, 1400m

  1. Omega Boy (NZ) 5 br G 59kg
    Time Test (GB) - Bit of Crumpet (NZ), by Duke of Marmalade (IRE)
    B: I L & D W Scott & Ests late R I & W D Scott, Central, NZ T: Peter & Trent Didham J: C J Grylls
  2. Ma Te Wa (NZ) 4 br G 57kg
    Time Test (GB) - Fascino Lass (NZ), by Per Incanto (USA)
    B: Dr J R O'Brien, Central, NZ T: Robbie Patterson J: Sima Mxothwa
  3. French Doll (NZ) 5 ch M 57kg
    Swiss Ace (AUS) - Princesse de Paris (AUS), by Belong to Me (USA)
    B: G Harvey, Auckland, NZ T: M P Breslin J: E M Leighton

Margins: 0.1 lens, 2.3 lens. Time: 1:22.70 (last 600m)

Betting: $3.00, $3.50, $9.00

Then followed: Rusty Lane (NZ), Field of Gold (AUS), Vittorio Veneto (NZ), Lantern Way (NZ), Duneagle (AUS), Osteria (NZ), Mister Fletcher (NZ), Tokyo Hot Night (NZ), last.

Tab Meetings

Bordertown SA Good(4)
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Bordertown SA Good(4)

R1: Sportsbet Fast Form Mdn Hcp, $19,500, 1300m

  1. French Love (AUS) (ch M 6 Love Conquers All (AUS) - Parilly (AUS)
    T: Ms A Blackburn J: Margaret Collett
  2. Jewels Captain (AUS) (b G 4 Epaulette (AUS) - Jewel of Johar (NZ))
  3. Vivid Reasoning (AUS) (b G 5 Inference (AUS) - Miss Outstanding (AUS))

Margins: 2.6 lens, 2 lens. Time: 1:18.04 (last 600m)

R2: Brandt Mdn Plate, $19,500, 1100m

  1. Justadexter (AUS) (b M 5 Ambidexter (AUS) - Justine's Pride (NZ)
    T: Ryan Hannemann J: Sophie Potter
  2. Theycallmethunder (AUS) (b G 3 Super One (AUS) - They Call Me Bolt (AUS))
  3. Sir Monica (AUS) (ch G 4 Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Monica Kate (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:05.26 (last 600m)

R3: Sportsbet Green Tick Hcp (C1), $19,500, 1200m

  1. Layin' Up (AUS) (b M 5 Cable Bay (IRE) - Good Oh (AUS)
    T: J R Searle J: Kayla Crowther
  2. Gamadale Indi (AUS) (b/br M 6 Gold Standard (AUS) - Stars to Shine (USA))
  3. Sunset Prayer (NZ) (b M 4 The Autumn Sun (AUS) - Kyrie Eleison (NZ))

Margins: 4.2 lens, 0.3 lens. Time: 1:10.54 (last 600m)

R4: Harpers Freight Hcp (54), $19,500, 1300m

  1. Briseis Eclipse (AUS) (b M 4 Overshare (AUS) - Miss Pasek (AUS)
    T: Stephen Theodore J: Campbell Rawiller
  2. Exalted Kate (AUS) (b/br M 7 Valentia (AUS) - Exalted Beauty (AUS))
  3. Lady of Savoy (NZ) (b/br M 5 Tivaci (AUS) - Elusive Lady (NZ))

Margins: 3.4 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:17.62 (last 600m)

R5: Bordertown Stone Supplies Hcp (54), $19,500, 1300m

  1. Gruelling (AUS) (b G 5 All Too Hard (AUS) - Jacinta (AUS)
    T: G & N Searle & B Callanan J: Teagan Voorham
  2. Mr Ferrari (AUS) (b G 7 Sidestep (AUS) - Piccali (AUS))
  3. Last War (AUS) (b G 8 The Brothers War (USA) - Lazula (AUS))

Margins: 1.8 lens, 0.4 lens. Time: 1:18.04 (last 600m)

R6: Creaser Constructions (Bm66), $19,500, 1200m

  1. El Paso Citie (AUS) (b M 6 Toronado (IRE) - Sombrero (AUS)
    T: Ms S Murphy J: Ms K Walters
  2. Santastico (AUS) (b G 5 Santos (AUS) - Fowz (AUS))
  3. Girls Night (AUS) (gr M 4 Dandino (GB) - Goose Green (AUS))

Margins: 1.5 lens, 1.6 lens. Time: 1:9.950 (last 600m)

R7: Woolshed Inn Bordertown Cup (Bm74), $40,000, 2000m

  1. Vega Magnifico (IRE) (ch G 6 Lope de Vega (IRE) - Hit the Sky (IRE)
    T: N J Dyer J: Jade Smith
  2. Dual Fuel (NZ) (b M 6 Turn Me Loose (NZ) - Highlights (NZ))
  3. Early Warning (AUS) (b M 6 Toronado (IRE) - Peppermint Grey (AUS))

Margins: 0.2 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 2:02.82 (last 600m)

R8: Border Blinds Hcp (56), $19,500, 1550m

  1. Liberty Rae (AUS) (b M 5 Shooting to Win (AUS) - Icebomb (NZ)
    T: Cameron Thompson J: Melissa Julius
  2. Zain Prince (AUS) (b/br G 6 So You Think (NZ) - Princess Youmzain (GB))
  3. Supreme Thunder (AUS) (b G 8 Night of Thunder (IRE) - Nightingales (AUS))

Margins: 3.6 lens, 0.6 lens. Time: 1:34.11 (last 600m)

Hawkesbury NSW Soft(6)
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Hawkesbury NSW Soft(6)

R1: Merry Christmas Hcp (C1), $42,000, 1400m

  1. I Am Carrot (AUS) (b G 3 Castelvecchio (AUS) - Ten Carat Rock (AUS)
    T: Nacim Dilmi J: Reece Jones
  2. Fast Track (AUS) (b/br M 4 So You Think (NZ) - Light Express (AUS))
  3. Pentagon (NZ) (b G 4 El Roca (AUS) - Hieroglyphics (AUS))

Margins: 0.6 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:23.09 (last 600m 33.82)

R2: Vandy's Roofing & Guttering Mdn Hcp, $42,000, 1600m

  1. Viewpoint (AUS) (b G 3 Wootton Bassett (GB) - Light Fury (AUS)
    T: Nacim Dilmi J: Reece Jones
  2. Kumbaya (AUS) (br/bl F 3 North Pacific (AUS) - Glamour Gal (AUS))
  3. Frankely Sublime (AUS) (b M 4 Snitzel (AUS) - Frankely Awesome (AUS))

Margins: 2.8 lens, 0.7 lens. Time: 1:36.81 (last 600m 34.91)

R3: Onrail Industries Midway Mdn Plate, $45,000, 1000m

  1. Seven Days (AUS) (b/br F 3 Farnan (AUS) - Cafe Scientific (AUS)
    T: Brad Widdup J: C Reith
  2. Mrs Flanders (AUS) (b F 3 Anders (AUS) - Fly Buy Fly (AUS))
  3. Mind Ya Bizz (AUS) (gr/br F 3 Heroic Valour (AUS) - Nunya Bizz (AUS))

Margins: 1.7 lens, 0.4 lens. Time: 0:57.2 (last 600m 33.55)

R4: Getsashimi Mdn Plate, $42,000, 1300m

  1. The Little General (AUS) (b G 3 All Too Hard (AUS) - Sally's Day (AUS)
    T: G Waterhouse & A Bott J: Regan Bayliss
  2. Manukau (AUS) (br M 4 Lonhro (AUS) - Pohutukawa (AUS))
  3. Sweet Twilight (AUS) (b F 3 Trapeze Artist (AUS) - Rogue Agent (AUS))

Margins: 1.9 lens, 3.8 lens. Time: 1:15.98 (last 600m 33.90)

R5: Mahoney Group Electrical (Bm64), $42,000, 1800m

  1. Celebrity (NZ) (b G 4 Shocking (AUS) - Proficient (NZ)
    T: Bjorn Baker J: Rachel King
  2. Highborn Harry (AUS) (br G 5 Harry Angel (IRE) - Faith in My (AUS))
  3. Diamond Show (NZ) (b M 4 Almanzor (FR) - Zenella (NZ))

Margins: 0.5 lens, 0.4 lens. Time: 1:51.59 (last 600m 34.30)

R6: Mac Insolvency Provincial (Bm64), $45,000, 1500m

  1. Heaven Bound (AUS) (br M 5 Pierro (AUS) - First Tier (AUS)
    T: Blake Ryan J: Emma Ly
  2. Monty Be Quick (IRE) (ch G 5 New Bay (GB) - Poyle Meg (GB))
  3. Bend the Knee (AUS) (b G 7 Snitzel (AUS) - Kneeling (AUS))

Margins: 0.6 lens, 0.4 lens. Time: 1:30.22 (last 600m 34.44)

R7: Happy New Year (Bm64), $42,000, 1000m

  1. Runranirun (AUS) (b M 4 Press Statement (AUS) - Marju Rani (NZ)
    T: Matthew Smith J: Zac Lloyd
  2. Valilee (AUS) (b G 5 Adelaide (IRE) - Bec Said No Credit (AUS))
  3. Everyone's a Star (AUS) (b M 6 Star Turn (AUS) - Pietra (AUS))

Margins: 2.4 lens, 2.4 lens. Time: 0:56.17 (last 600m 32.97)

Moe VIC Good(4)
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Moe VIC Good(4)

R1: Yarragon Country Style Bakery Mdn Plate, $42,500, 1200m

  1. Warrior Within (AUS) (b G 4 Sooboog (AUS) - Snuffs The Battle (AUS)
    T: Julius Sandhu J: Ben Allen
  2. Immortalised (AUS) (b G 3 I Am Immortal (AUS) - Miss Pasek (AUS))
  3. Good Onya Champ (AUS) (b G 3 Magnus (AUS) - Shabangabang (NZ))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 2 lens. Time: 1:12.98 (last 600m)

R2: Purcell Painting Mdn Plate, $55,000, 1100m

  1. Firerated (AUS) (b C 3 Extreme Choice (AUS) - Boomstress (AUS)
    T: Alexander Rae J: K Jennings
  2. In'kantosstar (NZ) (b G 3 Per Incanto (USA) - Anniesstar (NZ))
  3. Covert Mission (NZ) (ch C 3 Strasbourg (AUS) - Uncovered Beauty (AUS))

Margins: 0.8 lens, 0.7 lens. Time: 1:05.26 (last 600m)

R3: Indulge Yourself Beauty Mdn Plate, $42,500, 1000m

  1. Flat Chat (AUS) (br M 4 Overshare (AUS) - Scappare (AUS)
    T: Colin Scott J: Carleen Hefel
  2. Taupe (AUS) (br F 3 Brazen Beau (AUS) - Gridelin (AUS))
  3. Itazura (AUS) (ch G 3 Tagaloa (AUS) - Assertin Mischief (AUS))

Margins: 0.8 lens, 2 lens. Time: 0:59.55 (last 600m)

R4: Kim McFarlane Criminal Lawyers Mdn Plate, $42,500, 1600m

  1. Caelius (AUS) (b/br C 3 Pierro (AUS) - Salina (AUS)
    T: Peter Gelagotis J: Ben Allen
  2. Leveraged Buyout (AUS) (b G 3 Dundeel (NZ) - Rosental (GB))
  3. Moonbolt (AUS) (gr/ch G 4 Puissance de Lune (IRE) - Hasten Back (AUS))

Margins: 0.8 lens, 2.2 lens. Time: 1:38.94 (last 600m)

R5: Moe Refrigeration (Bm62), $35,000, 1600m

  1. Oak Beach (AUS) (ch M 4 Fiorente (IRE) - Harrow (AUS)
    T: J T Conlan J: Dylan Dunn
  2. Blistering (AUS) (br/bl M 7 Ready for Victory (AUS) - Yasey San (AUS))
  3. Miss Castelvecchio (AUS) (b M 4 Castelvecchio (AUS) - Misscino (AUS))

Margins: 0.8 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 1:38.89 (last 600m)

R6: Australian Moving Logistics Hcp (62), $35,000, 2050m

  1. Calypso King (AUS) (br G 5 Dark Cove (USA) - She's A Tycoon (AUS)
    T: P Koumis J: Fred W Kersley
  2. Cudmore Street (AUS) (b G 7 Polanski (AUS) - Lutine (AUS))
  3. Fine Rebel (AUS) (br M 6 Rebel Raider (AUS) - Fine Feelings (AUS))

Margins: 5 lens, 1 lens. Time: 2:07.43 (last 600m)

R7: Ladbrokes Quick Multi (Bm56), $35,000, 1000m

  1. Mr Tickles (AUS) (b G 6 Magnus (AUS) - Myhro (AUS)
    T: Mitchell Leek J: Ms D Keane
  2. Idleonby (AUS) (br F 3 Spirit Of Boom (AUS) - Zoom By (AUS))
  3. Legacy Bel (AUS) (b M 4 Bel Esprit (AUS) - Clandon (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 0:59.53 (last 600m)

R8: Strzelecki Realty (Bm62), $35,000, 1200m

  1. El Tercero (NZ) (br G 4 Super Seth (AUS) - Boulevard (NZ)
    T: T Busuttin & N Young J: J Noonan
  2. Twisted Queen (AUS) (b M 4 Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Hard Go Jo (AUS))
  3. Lulu Darling (AUS) (b/br M 8 Toronado (IRE) - Play Mizzty for Me (CAN))

Margins: 1.8 lens, 1.5 lens. Time: 1:12.61 (last 600m)

Nowra NSW Soft(7)
Show

Nowra NSW Soft(7)

R1: The Nowra Jeweller Hcp (C2), $30,000, 1600m

  1. Devine Outcast (AUS) (b M 5 Pariah (AUS) - Ailuros (NZ)
    T: R & L Price J: Brock Ryan
  2. Line of Fire (AUS) (b G 5 Dundeel (NZ) - Montrachet (AUS))
  3. Allegro Miss (AUS) (b M 5 Russian Revolution (AUS) - Full of Beans (AUS))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 1:38.62 (last 600m 35.92)

R2: Nowra Fresh Showcase Country Boosted Mdn Hcp, $40,000, 1200m

  1. Brass Monkeys (AUS) (b G 3 Casino Prince (AUS) - Zoumagic (AUS)
    T: Scott Collings J: Jace McMurray
  2. Spice Alley (AUS) (ch M 4 Eurozone (AUS) - True Worth (AUS))
  3. Entirely Oak (AUS) (b G 6 Magic Albert (AUS) - Anaconni (AUS))

Margins: 2.3 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:11.54 (last 600m 36.17)

R3: G J Gardner Homes Country Boosted Showcase (Bm58), $35,000, 1400m

  1. Breakaway Week (AUS) (b/br M 7 Dissident (AUS) - Birthday Week (AUS)
    T: G G Kirkup J: Teaghan Martin
  2. Tillman (AUS) (b G 7 Epaulette (AUS) - Moneylegs (AUS))
  3. Fire And Gemstone (AUS) (b G 6 Rubick (AUS) - Ain't Half Hot (AUS))

Margins: 0.5 lens, 2.5 lens. Time: 1:24.45 (last 600m 36.29)

R4: Hanlon Windows Belle Of The South Showcase (Bm66), $35,000, 1200m

  1. Pretty Sassy (AUS) (b M 5 Star Turn (AUS) - Queen Magdalene (AUS)
    T: Joseph Ible J: Ms L Day
  2. Maz Kanata (AUS) (b M 6 Va Pensiero (AUS) - Mari Pintau (AUS))
  3. Deep Emotion (AUS) (b M 4 Deep Field (AUS) - Romantic Era (NZ))

Margins: 1 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:11.29 (last 600m 34.39)

R5: TGS2GO Traffic Control Mdn Showcase Plate, $30,000, 1400m

  1. Lambertina (NZ) (b F 3 Blue Point (IRE) - Bargain (NZ)
    T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton J: A B Collett
  2. Milly Molly Mandy (AUS) (b/br M 4 So You Think (NZ) - Molly Rocks (AUS))
  3. Written About (AUS) (ch F 3 Written Tycoon (AUS) - Let's Dazzle (AUS))

Margins: 1.3 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 1:24.65 (last 600m 35.79)

R6: Hotondo Homes South Coast Showcase Super Mdn Plate, $50,000, 1100m

  1. Century Song (AUS) (b/br G 4 Microphone (AUS) - Well Credentialled (AUS)
    T: R & L Price J: Brock Ryan
  2. Firepop (AUS) (b/br F 3 Shalaa (IRE) - Fire Gully (AUS))
  3. Vantante (AUS) (b F 3 Vancouver (AUS) - Repentant (AUS))

Margins: 3 lens, 1 lens. Time: 1:04.04 (last 600m 34.76)

R7: Country Motor Company ***big Dance Eligibility*** Nowra Showcase Cup, $65,000, 1600m

  1. Rolling Magic (NZ) (br G 5 Per Incanto (USA) - Not a Jaffa (NZ)
    T: Richard & Will Freedman J: S Guymer
  2. Jamberoo (AUS) (b/br G 6 Thunder Fire (AUS) - Dylana (AUS))
  3. Can't Recall One (NZ) (gr G 4 Reliable Man (GB) - Recollect (NZ))

Margins: 0.8 lens, 0.8 lens. Time: 1:37.34 (last 600m 35.62)

R8: Bomaderry Bowling Club Hcp (C1), $30,000, 1000m

  1. Sea Admiral (AUS) (b/br G 3 Hanseatic (AUS) - Beauty School (AUS)
    T: John Thompson J: K S Latham
  2. Battle Warrior (AUS) (ch G 4 Zoustar (AUS) - Miss Leonidas (AUS))
  3. Trianon (AUS) (b/br G 7 Pierro (AUS) - Cry for Peace (AUS))

Margins: 1.5 lens, 3 lens. Time: 0:58.47 (last 600m 33.86)

Sunshine Coast QLD Good(4)
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Sunshine Coast QLD Good(4)

R1: Martin Collins Australia Mdn Plate, $30,000, 1000m

  1. Tara's Reward (AUS) (b G 5 Reward for Effort (AUS) - Raise the Roof (AUS)
    T: Jack Bruce J: Damien Thornton
  2. Gunnie Gunfighter (AUS) (b G 4 Shooting to Win (AUS) - Wind Shift (AUS))
  3. Ralos Star (AUS) (br G 4 Kobayashi (AUS) - I Get Excited (AUS))

Margins: 1.2 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 0:58.67 (last 600m 33.97)

R2: Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks Mdn Plate, $30,000, 1000m

  1. Daitanna (AUS) (b M 4 Brave Smash (JPN) - Silver Basque (AUS)
    T: Jack Bruce J: Cejay Graham
  2. Khoirgirl (AUS) (br/bl M 4 Xtravagant (NZ) - Poise (AUS))
  3. All Too Foxy (AUS) (b/br F 3 All Too Hard (AUS) - Indibelle (AUS))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 3.7 lens. Time: 0:58.21 (last 600m 34.51)

R3: Kevlacat Power Boats Australia Mdn Hcp, $30,000, 1200m

  1. Camelight (AUS) (b G 3 Russian Camelot (IRE) - La Mia Stella (NZ)
    T: Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent J: B Lerena
  2. Hit the Switch (AUS) (b G 3 Farnan (AUS) - Lecture (AUS))
  3. Kohler Kid (AUS) (gr/ch G 3 Spieth (NZ) - Tartufo Bianco (AUS))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 1.1 lens. Time: 1:12.51 (last 600m 34.29)

R4: JAWA Off Road Campers Mdn Hcp, $30,000, 1200m

  1. Dialidae (AUS) (b/br F 3 Wootton Bassett (GB) - Diala (AUS)
    T: Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent J: Ron Stewart
  2. Carbonara (AUS) (b F 3 Star Turn (AUS) - Alle Vongole (AUS))
  3. Little Miss Classy (AUS) (b F 3 Rothesay (AUS) - First Class Miss (AUS))

Margins: 4.3 lens, 2.1 lens. Time: 1:11.06 (last 600m 34.82)

R5: Beerwah Surgery Hcp (C4), $28,000, 1200m

  1. Stanislaus (AUS) (b G 5 Exceed and Excel (AUS) - Calaverite (AUS)
    T: Declan Maher J: Boris Thornton
  2. Bold Julius (AUS) (br G 5 Brazen Beau (AUS) - Caesarissa (AUS))
  3. I Miss Margie (AUS) (b M 5 Deep Field (AUS) - Cuban Gold (AUS))

Margins: 0.5 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:11.06 (last 600m 34.73)

R6: Years Of Cheers Racing (Bm65), $28,000, 1000m

  1. Silk Sonic (AUS) (br M 4 Our Royal Egyptian (AUS) - Just Remember This (AUS)
    T: M A Currie J: Angela Jones
  2. Take a Bow (AUS) (b/br M 4 Royal Meeting (IRE) - Singular Sensation (AUS))
  3. King Spirit (AUS) (b G 4 Spirit of Boom (AUS) - Kakakakatie (AUS))

Margins: 0.9 lens, 0.3 lens. Time: 0:57.47 (last 600m 33.30)

R7: TAB Plate (C1), $28,000, 1800m

  1. Easy Love (AUS) (br M 4 Love Conquers All (AUS) - Zekeza (AUS)
    T: David Vandyke J: Jag Guthmann-Chester
  2. Jenni Moreese (AUS) (b M 5 Maurice (JPN) - Jenni One Sock (AUS))
  3. Makamae (NZ) (gr M 4 Reliable Man (GB) - Alamea (AUS))

Margins: 2.1 lens, 1.7 lens. Time: 1:49.56 (last 600m 35.03)

R8: Beerwah Surgery Hcp (58), $28,000, 1400m

  1. Royal Gladiator (AUS) (b G 4 Jungle Cat (IRE) - Aristocracy (AUS)
    T: D J Hansen J: Cody Collis
  2. Inquisitor (AUS) (b/br G 3 Snitzel (AUS) - Black Prada (AUS))
  3. Best Coffee (AUS) (br G 4 Xtravagant (NZ) - Arc (AUS))

Margins: 2.6 lens, 0.7 lens. Time: 1:24.56 (last 600m 35.12)

Tatura VIC Good(4)
Show

Tatura VIC Good(4)

R1: Hygain Mdn Plate, $32,000, 1100m

  1. Faerie (AUS) (br M 4 Lonhro (AUS) - Brilliance (AUS)
    T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: B Mc Dougall
  2. Caribbean Villa (AUS) (gr G 3 Villermont (AUS) - Caribbean Pearl (AUS))
  3. Poised (AUS) (b M 4 I Am Invincible (AUS) - Private Dancer (AUS))

Margins: 0.2 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:06.31 (last 600m)

R2: Shepparton Club Mdn Plate, $32,000, 1450m

  1. Open Bar (NZ) (ch G 3 Proisir (AUS) - Brookbars (NZ)
    T: T Busuttin & N Young J: R J Hurdle
  2. Neverenoughlego (AUS) (b G 3 Ole Kirk (AUS) - Excessabeel (NZ))
  3. Punic War (NZ) (b G 3 Magna Grecia (IRE) - Granadilla (NZ))

Margins: 0.1 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 1:28.45 (last 600m)

R3: Carlton Draught Mdn Plate, $32,000, 1600m

  1. Stole Him (AUS) (br G 3 Alpine Eagle (AUS) - Request (AUS)
    T: Jason Warren J: Lachlan King
  2. Style Guide (NZ) (b M 5 Belardo (IRE) - Donaquillo (NZ))
  3. Creusa (NZ) (b F 3 Staphanos (JPN) - Mojo (NZ))

Margins: 1 lens, 0.5 lens. Time: 1:38.62 (last 600m)

R4: Tyrepower Shepparton (Bm62), $27,000, 1600m

  1. Frontline Action (AUS) (b G 4 Highland Reel (IRE) - Blevic's Belle (AUS)
    T: Patrick & Michelle Payne J: W Gordon
  2. Aka Daka (AUS) (b G 4 Too Darn Hot (GB) - Collection Privee (IRE))
  3. Hydrogen Power (AUS) (b G 5 The Autumn Sun (AUS) - Madam Tracy (AUS))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.1 lens. Time: 1:37.26 (last 600m)

R5: Kevin Hicks Real Estate (Bm56), $22,000, 1450m

  1. Honey Maker (AUS) (b M 4 Impending (AUS) - Hot Honey (AUS)
    T: Shawn Mathrick J: C J Parish
  2. Snappy Pierro (AUS) (b M 6 Pierro (AUS) - Cerebellum (AUS))
  3. Crickets Chirping (NZ) (b M 5 Belardo (IRE) - Hot in Pink (NZ))

Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.8 lens. Time: 1:27.81 (last 600m)

R6: Mon Natural Foods (Bm56), $22,000, 1000m

  1. Dapper Don (AUS) (b G 4 Harry Angel (IRE) - Kibibi (AUS)
    T: Ms H Burns J: Chelsea Taylor
  2. El Salto (AUS) (b G 8 Written Tycoon (AUS) - Ella Listo (AUS))
  3. Mr Markle (AUS) (b G 4 Harry Angel (IRE) - Shadow (AUS))

Margins: 0.2 lens, 1.5 lens. Time: 0:58.83 (last 600m)

R7: Bet365 Same Race Multi (Bm56), $22,000, 1100m

  1. Olivia's Scandal (AUS) (br M 6 Exosphere (AUS) - Casta Laetitia (AUS)
    T: Jordy Coffey J: Chelsea Taylor
  2. Trak Chiller (AUS) (b M 6 Artie Schiller (USA) - Chitraka (AUS))
  3. Mississippi Miller (AUS) (br M 5 Cable Bay (IRE) - Miss Oklahoma (AUS))

Margins: 0.4 lens, 0.8 lens. Time: 1:05.23 (last 600m)

Hong Kong Results

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Stakes Results

The Longines Hong Kong Vase (GR 1)
Show

The Longines Hong Kong Vase (GR 1)

$26,000,000, Sha Tin, 3yo+, 2400m, Good

    1. Sosie (NZ)
      Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sosia (GER), by Shamardal
      T: A Fabre J: Maxime Guyon
    2. Giavellotto (IRE)
      Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Gerika (FR), by Galileo
      T: Marco Botti J: Andrea Atzeni
    3. Goliath (GER)
      Adlerflug (GER) - Gouache (GER), by Shamardal
      T: F-H Graffard J: Christophe Soumillon
    The Longines Hong Kong Sprint (GR 1)
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    The Longines Hong Kong Sprint (GR 1)

    $28,000,000, Sha Tin, 3yo+, 1200m, Good

    1. Ka Ying Rising (NZ) 0 null G 57kg
      Shamexpress (NZ) - Missy Moo (NZ), by Per Incanto (USA)
      2nd Dam: Royal Rhythm (NZ), by Rhythm (USA)
      3rd Dam: Her Dynasty (NZ), by Sir Tristram (IRE)
      B: Grandmoral Lodge Racing, Central, NZ T: D A Hayes J: Z Purton
    2. Raging Blizzard (NZ) 6 b G 57kg
      Per Incanto (USA) - Perfect Beat (AUS), by Magnus (AUS)
      B: Jamieson Park Ltd, Auckland, NZ T: J J Size J: B Avdulla
    3. Fast Network (NZ) 0 null G 57kg
      Wrote (IRE) - Alberta (NZ), by Magic Albert (AUS)
      B: K A Gillovic, Waikato, NZ T: C H Yip J: J B Mc Donald

    Margins: 3.8 lens, 0.7 lens. Time: 1:07.70 (last 600m undefined)

    Betting: $1.10, $101.00, $41.00

    Then followed: Lucky Sweynesse (NZ), Helios Express (AUS), Tomodachi Kokoroe (AUS), Lucky With You (AUS), Wunderbar (AUS), Satono Reve (JPN), Beauty Waves (IRE), Win Carnelian (JPN), Khaadem (IRE), Divano (AUS), last.

    1st dam: MISSY MOO, by Per Incanto. 5 wins from 1200m to 2050m, 2d Levin RC RJ Ker Construction H., Otaki Maori RC Raukawa Cup, 4th Manawatu Breeders, Gr.3. Dam of-2020 KA YING RISING (g by Shamexpress). Horse of the Year in Hong Kong in 2024-25. Joint Head of the WBR Rankings (Sprint) in 2024. Champion Sprinter & 4YO in Hong Kong in 2024-25. Champion Griffen in Hong Kong in 2023-24. 17 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$7,549,000, HK$86,732,400, to 2025-26, ATC The Everest, Gr.1, HKJC Chairman's Sprint Prize, Gr.1, Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.1, 1200m-in track record time, Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, Gr.1, Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1-twice, Sprint Cup, Gr.2, Premier Bowl, Gr.2, Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2-twice, 1200m-in track record time, Sha Tin Vase, Gr.3, HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup-twice, Brandy Snap H., Prosperity H., Werther H., Hankow H., 2d HKJC Cherry H., Bennet's Hill H.

    2021 g. Ka Ying Glory, by Turn Me Loose. Placed at 3 in 2024-25, 2d HKJC Russian Emperor H.

    The Longines Hong Kong Mile (GR 1)
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    The Longines Hong Kong Mile (GR 1)

    $36,000,000, Sha Tin, 3yo+, 1600m, Good

    1. Voyage Bubble (AUS) 7 b/br G 57kg
      Deep Field (AUS) - Raheights (AUS), by Rahy (USA)
      2nd Dam: Laoub (USA), by Red Ransom (USA)
      3rd Dam: Lisieux (USA), by Steady Growth (CAN)
      B: Torryburn Stud NSW T: P F Yiu J: Z Purton
      $380,000, William Inglis & Son Pty. Ltd. Classic Yearling Sale 2020
      V: Torryburn Stud
      P: R Yiu
    2. Soul Rush (JPN) 0 null H 57kg
      Rulership (JPN) - Eternal Bouquet (JPN), by Manhattan Cafe (JPN)
      B: Shimokobe Farm T: Yasutoshi Ikee J: Cristian Demuro
    3. Red Lion (IRE) 6 b G 57kg
      Belardo (IRE) - Crystal Idea (IRE), by Namid (GB)
      T: J J Size J: J Bowman

    Margins: 0.5 lens, 1.8 lens. Time: 1:33.47 (last 600m undefined)

    Betting: $3.50, $7.00, $51.00

    Then followed: Docklands (GB), Galaxy Patch (AUS), My Wish (AUS), Patch of Theta (AUS), Beauty Joy (AUS), Pray for Mir (AUS), Beauvatier (FR), Embroidery (JPN), The Lion in Winter (IRE), Sunlight Power (AUS), Copartner Prance (AUS), last.

    1st dam: RAHEIGHTS, by Rahy. 4 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$82,900, AJC Cadbury Old Gold H., STC Bear Cottage H., 2d AJC UD Trucks H., Princesses Welcome H. Dam of-2010 Brettan (g by Commands). 4 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$185,635, ATC James Boag's Premium H., Tab.com.au H., BRC Ara Fire H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, BRC Cascade H., Qld Tatt's RC Carlton Draught P.

    2011 f. Doesn't Make Sense, by Street Sense. Winner at 1450m in Aust. Dam of-Foolish. 4 wins to 1450m, A$121,040, to 2024-25 in Aust.
    2012 g. Lucky Heights - Luenya Star (Mac.), by Lookin at Lucky. Winner at 1400m in NZ.2013 DIDDUMS (f by Snitzel). 4 wins to 1200m, A$215,380, ATC PJ Bell S., Gr.3, Tab.com.au H.-twice, 2d ATC Casino Prince at Vinery H., Myboycharlie at Vinery H. Dam of-STARDOM (Zoustar) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$284,925, to 2025-26, MVRC William Crockett S., L, Scone RC Woodlands S., L.There There. 3 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$127,150, to 2024-25, ATC Ole Kirk H., 2d ATC Drinkwise P.Cross Your Heart. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Aust.
    2016 g. Yulong Riverside - River Span, by Shooting to Win. 3 wins to 1100m in Aust.2018 VOYAGE BUBBLE (g by Deep Field). Champion Miler in Hong Kong in 2024-25. 12 wins from 1200m to 2400m, HK$128,755,975, to 2025-26, Hong Kong Mile, Gr.1-twice, HKJC Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1, Stewards' Cup, Gr.1-twice, Hong Kong Gold Cup, Gr.1, Jockey Club Mile, Gr.2, Hong Kong Derby, L, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, Ping Shan H., Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Rd H., Happy Zero H., 2d HKJC Champions Mile, Gr.1, Hong Kong Mile, Gr.1, Hong Kong Gold Cup, Gr.1, Sha Tin Trophy, Gr.2, Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Maurice H., Luger H., Tathong Channel H., 3d HKJC Champions Mile, Gr.1, Jockey Club Mile, Gr.2, Nanoe X Thermo Ventilator H., 4th HKJC Champions Mile, Gr.1.
    2019 g. Seventies Hit, by Your Song. 6 wins to 1500m, A$107,350, to 2025-26, 2d BRC Kobayashi at Aquis H.
    2024 f. by Home Affairs.

    The Longines Hong Kong Cup (GR 1)
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    The Longines Hong Kong Cup (GR 1)

    $40,000,000, Sha Tin, 3yo+, 2000m, Good

    1. Romantic Warrior (IRE) 7 b G 57kg
      Acclamation (GB) - Folk Melody (IRE), by Street Cry (IRE)
      2nd Dam: Folk Opera (IRE), by Singspiel (IRE)
      3rd Dam: Skiphall (GB), by Halling (USA)
      B: Corduff Stud & T. J. Rooney T: C S Shum J: J B Mc Donald
      HKD4,800,000, Hong Kong Jockey Club Hong Kong International Sale 2021
      V: Hong Kong Jockey Club
      P: Lau Pak Fai Peter
      GNS300,000, Tattersalls October Yearling Sale (Book 2) 2019
      V: Corduff Stud, Ireland
      P: The Hong Kong Jockey Club
    2. Bellagio Opera (JPN) 5 b H 57kg
      Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Air Routine (JPN), by Harbinger (GB)
      B: Tsunebumi Yoshihara T: Hiroyuki Uemura J: K Yokoyama
    3. Quisisana (FR) 5 b M 55kg
      Le Havre (IRE) - Quamoclit (Gb), by Sea the Stars (IRE)
      B: S.C.E.A. Haras De La Perelle T: Francis-Henri Graffard J: C Soumillon

    Margins: 1.8 lens, 3.5 lens. Time: 2:02.29 (last 600m undefined)

    Betting: $1.10, $9.00, $10.00

    Then followed: Galen (GB), Rousham Park (JPN), Chancheng Glory (USA), Straight Arron (AUS), last.

    1st dam: FOLK MELODY, by Street Cry. Winner at 2 in GB. Dam of-

    2016 f. Pennywhistle, by Iffraaj. Winner at 2, 3d Newmarket Unibet Fillies' H., Goodwood Land Restoration Fillies' H. Dam of-Spielman. 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m to
    2025 in France and Spain, Chantilly Prix du Carrefour Saint-Remy, 3d La Zarzuela Gran Premio Cimera.
    2017 f. Melodic Charm, by Exceed and Excel. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 6¼f, 4th Kempton Sirenia S., Gr.3.2018 ROMANTIC WARRIOR (g by Acclamation). Horse of the Year in Hong Kong in 2023-24. Champion Middle Distance Horse in Hong Kong in 2021-22, 2022-23 & 2023-24. Champion 4YO in Hong Kong in 2021-22. 20 wins from 1200m to 2050m, A$3,083,750, HK$178,277,400, 3,500,000SAR, 183,780,000¥, 2,110,000Dhs, to 2025-26 in Aust., HK, Japan and U.A.E, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, HKJC Hong Kong Cup, Gr.1-3 times, Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1-3 times, Tokyo Yasuda Kinen, Gr.1, HKJC Hong Kong Cup, Gr.1, Meydan Jebel Hatta, Gr.1, 1800m-in track record time, Hong Kong Gold Cup, Gr.1, HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2-3 times, Hong Kong Derby, L, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, Lukfook F-Style Pt in Style H., Hoi Lai H., Tiger Prawn H., Murrayfield H., 2d HKJC Stewards' Cup, Gr.1, Hong Kong Gold Cup, Gr.1, Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1, Meydan Dubai Turf, Gr.1, Saudi Cup, Gr.1, 4th VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, HKJC Hong Kong Classic Cup, L.
    2020 g. Operation Gimcrack, by Showcasing. Placed to
    2025 in GB.2022 End of Romance (g by Showcasing). 3 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 8¼f to
    2025 in GB and U.S.A, 3d Turfway Park Rushaway S., L.
    2023 c. by New Bay.

    Tab Meetings

    Sha Tin HK Good
    Show

    Sha Tin HK Good

    R1: Fairy King Prawn Hcp (C4), $1,170,000, 1400m

    1. Rising Phoenix (NZ) ( G 0 Darci Brahma (NZ) - Flying Firebird (NZ)
      T: D J Hall J: Z Purton
    2. Endued (AUS) (b/br G 4 Deep Field (AUS) - Waruna (AUS))
    3. Smiling Falcon (NZ) (gr G 4 Darci Brahma (NZ) - Tolgarth (NZ))

    Margins: 0.8 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:22.5 (last 600m undefined)

    R2: Snow Fairy Hcp (C3), $1,860,000, 1200m

    1. Helene Supafeeling (IRE) (b G 3 City Light (FR) - Adana (FR)
      T: D Eustace J: J B Mc Donald
    2. Young Arrow (AUS) ( G 0 Showtime (AUS) - Hediard (AUS))
    3. Circuit Grand Slam (IRE) (ch G 3 No Nay Never (USA) - Muirin (IRE))

    R3: Silent Witness Hcp (C4), $1,170,000, 1200m

    1. Cool Boy (NZ) (b G 3 Per Incanto (USA) - Saoirse (NZ)
      T: J W Richards J: James Orman
    2. Lucky McQueen (AUS) (b G 4 All Too Hard (AUS) - Granada Star (AUS))
    3. Packing Phoenix (AUS) (b/br G 4 Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Kylix (AUS))

    Margins: 0.8 lens, 1.7 lens. Time: 1:10.06 (last 600m undefined)

    R6: Jim And Tonic Hcp (C3), $2,050,000, 1800m

    1. Prestige Good (NZ) (b G 5 Sacred Falls (NZ) - Lamplighter (AUS)
      T: P F Yiu J: J B Mc Donald
    2. Mister Dapper (NZ) (b/br G 6 Tivaci (AUS) - Posavina (NZ))
    3. The Auspicious (NZ) (b G 4 Almanzor (FR) - Holly Holy (NZ))

    Margins: 0.1 lens, 1.2 lens. Time: 1:47.55 (last 600m undefined)

    R9: Ouija Board Hcp (C3), $1,860,000, 1400m

    1. Smart Avenue (AUS) (b G 4 Shamus Award (AUS) - Notebook (AUS)
      T: C H Yip J: K Teetan
    2. Everyone's Star (AUS) (gr G 5 Puissance de Lune (IRE) - South Street (AUS))
    3. One More (SAF) (ch G 4 One World (SAF) - Durban Bourbon (SAF))

    Margins: 0.1 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:21.73 (last 600m undefined)

    R10: Highland Reel Hcp (C2), $2,840,000, 1400m

    1. Aeris Nova (AUS) (b G 5 Justify (USA) - Fine Scent (AUS)
      T: W K Mo J: K C Leung
    2. Drombeg Banner (IRE) (b G 6 Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Drombeg Dawn (IRE))
    3. Public Attention (NZ) (gr H 4 Written Tycoon (AUS) - Legramor (NZ))

    Margins: 0.3 lens, 0.2 lens. Time: 1:22.06 (last 600m undefined)

    Leading Sires

    Data supplied by Arion pedigrees

    Australia

    Leading Sires by

    Rank Stallion Ccode Yof - To Stud Breeding Rnrs Wnrs Wins SW(SWins) Earnings Best Performer
    1 The Autumn Sun (AUS) 2015 - 2019 Redoute's Choice - Azmiyna 120 41 55 3(5) $11,210,334 Autumn Glow - 6,800,500
    2 Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001 - 2005 Danehill - Piccadilly Circus 67 14 19 2(4) $10,685,729 Via Sistina - 6,581,500
    3 Snitzel (AUS) 2002 - 2006 Redoute's Choice - Snippets' Lass 200 78 90 5(8) $10,211,736 Transatlantic - 1,632,500
    4 Per Incanto (USA) 2004 - 2011 Street Cry - Pappa Reale 70 34 50 3(3) $9,845,411 Jimmysstar - 4,539,500
    5 St Jean (IRE) 2010 - 2017 Teofilo - Oriental Fashion 6 3 7 1(3) $8,992,210 Half Yours - 8,900,950
    6 Zoustar (AUS) 2010 - 2014 Northern Meteor - Zouzou 266 87 104 5(5) $8,814,656 Joliestar - 2,052,000
    7 I Am Invincible (AUS) 2004 - 2010 Invincible Spirit - Cannarelle 232 71 91 7(8) $8,125,048 Charm Stone - 1,221,000
    8 Shamexpress (NZ) 2009 - 2014 O'Reilly - Volkrose 11 6 8 1(1) $7,678,650 Ka Ying Rising - 7,549,000
    9 Hellbent (AUS) 2012 - 2018 I Am Invincible - Volkaspray 180 54 70 3(3) $7,621,851 Vivy Air - 1,910,750
    10 Street Boss (USA) 2004 - 2009 Street Cry - Blushing Ogygian 96 32 38 6(7) $7,547,772 Tempted - 3,168,000
    11 Tavistock (NZ) 2005 - 2010 Montjeu - Upstage 49 7 11 1(2) $5,911,510 Ceolwulf - 5,031,895
    12 So You Think (NZ) 2006 - 2012 High Chaparral - Triassic 247 76 95 4(5) $5,600,821 Getta Good Feeling - 537,040
    13 Harry Angel (IRE) 2014 - 2019 Dark Angel - Beatrix Potter 106 41 52 5(5) $5,235,313 Angel Capital - 1,281,000
    14 Written Tycoon (AUS) 2002 - 2007 Iglesia - Party Miss 224 82 107 5(5) $5,204,958 Gangsta Granny - 413,500
    15 Lonhro (AUS) 1998 - 2004 Octagonal - Shadea 91 26 38 3(6) $4,987,364 Lindermann - 1,958,000
    16 Dundeel (NZ) 2009 - 2014 High Chaparral - Stareel 212 71 98 2(3) $4,633,493 Militarize - 395,200
    17 Russian Revolution (AUS) 2013 - 2018 Snitzel - Ballet d'Amour 178 73 104 2(2) $4,497,306 Libertad - 1,049,800
    18 Maurice (JPN) 2011 - 2017 Screen Hero - Mejiro Frances 108 27 36 1(2) $4,409,902 Cosmic Crusader - 1,303,340
    19 Toronado (IRE) 2010 - 2015 High Chaparral - Wana Doo 261 83 116 2(2) $4,331,948 Snow Mercy - 219,695
    20 Pierro (AUS) 2009 - 2013 Lonhro - Miss Right Note 165 55 76 1(1) $4,278,790 Shangri la Boy - 732,750

    New Zealand

    Leading Sires by

    Rank Stallion Ccode Yof - To Stud Breeding Rnrs Wnrs Wins SW(SWins) Earnings Best Performer
    1 Proisir (AUS) 2009 - 2015 Choisir - Prophet Jewel 79 20 29 1(2) $1,559,202 Waitak - 620,250
    2 Belardo (IRE) 2012 - 2017 Lope de Vega - Danaskaya 85 28 32 1(1) $1,358,120 Romanoff - 419,600
    3 Savabeel (AUS) 2001 - 2005 Zabeel - Savannah Success 72 23 29 5(5) $1,347,345 Provence - 273,125
    4 El Roca (AUS) 2010 - 2015 Fastnet Rock - Rubimill 62 18 25 2(2) $1,109,385 Lollapalooza - 236,775
    5 Time Test (GB) 2012 - 2018 Dubawi - Passage of Time 94 25 30 0(0) $1,081,395 Notabadspillane - 149,275
    6 Almanzor (FR) 2013 - 2018 Wootton Bassett - Darkova 71 19 21 3(3) $871,405 Qali Al Farrasha - 150,125
    7 Complacent (AUS) 2010 - 2016 Authorized - Insouciance 28 15 24 2(4) $809,660 Agera - 265,500
    8 Redwood (GB) 2006 - 2012 High Chaparral - Arum Lily 46 14 16 2(2) $803,215 Sharp 'n' Smart - 162,750
    9 Satono Aladdin (JPN) 2011 - 2018 Deep Impact - Magic Storm 32 10 14 2(2) $784,755 Bozo - 299,500
    10 Darci Brahma (NZ) 2002 - 2007 Danehill - Grand Echezeaux 66 17 18 1(2) $687,995 Tajana - 159,500
    11 Ocean Park (NZ) 2008 - 2013 Thorn Park - Sayyida 62 16 18 1(1) $678,800 Mystic Park - 175,450
    12 Ghibellines (AUS) 2011 - 2015 Shamardal - Camarilla 50 16 19 1(1) $670,145 Inflamed - 109,620
    13 Zed (NZ) 2002 - 2007 Zabeel - Emerald Dream 57 10 14 2(2) $652,930 Just Charlie - 97,100
    14 Written Tycoon (AUS) 2002 - 2007 Iglesia - Party Miss 10 4 6 2(3) $642,135 Well Written - 462,875
    15 Per Incanto (USA) 2004 - 2011 Street Cry - Pappa Reale 64 15 16 1(1) $620,515 Twain - 135,400
    16 Shocking (AUS) 2005 - 2011 Street Cry - Maria di Castiglia 41 7 8 1(1) $562,325 El Vencedor - 226,200
    17 Wrote (IRE) 2009 - 2014 High Chaparral - Desert Classic 42 13 19 1(1) $549,505 Midnight Edition - 149,175
    18 Eminent (IRE) 2014 - 2019 Frankel - You'll be Mine 46 13 17 0(0) $521,195 Sunset Boulevard - 102,350
    19 Vadamos (FR) 2011 - 2017 Monsun - Celebre Vadala 58 8 11 0(0) $517,770 La Crique - 184,000
    20 U S Navy Flag (USA) 2015 - 2019 War Front - Misty for Me 48 15 19 0(0) $480,615 Enterprise - 62,585
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