The 2019 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) marked a significant changing of the guard as Japan became the most potent international force at the year-end feature. As you would expect, the home team leads the way with 45 wins from 109 HKIR contests. Australia (six), Ireland (four), New Zealand (four), United Arab Emirates (four),... Read More

Kestrel Thoroughbreds principal to link with Waterhouse and Bott to help guide stable’s future Tulloch Lodge is set to embark on a plan used successfully by Gai Waterhouse to win Caulfield (Gr 1, 2400m) and Melbourne Cups (Gr 1, 3200m) and a host of other feature races as the champion trainer and her stable partner... Read More

Progressive four-year-old We Love Macau (Fast ‘n’ Famous) made it two wins from his last three starts on the sand, with a dominant victory in Saturday’s Class 4 & 5 over 1510 metres under Frenchman Stephane Ladjadj. Prepared by master conditioner Joe Lau, We Love Macau was put forward into a handy spot by Ladjadj... Read More

New first season sire winners Belardo  Haunui Farm shuttler Belardo (Lope De Vega) sired his 15th individual winner on Wednesday when Desert Boots (2 g ex City Chic by Street Cry) got off the mark at the fourth time of asking in the seven-furlong nursery at Lingfield. Trained by Mark Johnston, the juvenile showed a... Read More

German Group 1 winner swaps Newcastle for Maryland as Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett updates on his team Australian Bloodstock principal Jamie Lovett remains hopeful that Danceteria (Redoute’s Choice) may be able to strike his best form in a new environment with the German Group 1 winner now in the United States with Graham Motion. In... Read More

Amazing Chocolate (Sepoy) scored a win full of merit in the Class 2 Ashley Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin yesterday which had trainer Tony Millard buoyant that he has yet another burgeoning star on the dirt within his stable. “With these dirt type of horses anything can happen, you can suddenly end up with a... Read More