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Glorious Dragon out to answer critics in G1 Champion and Chater Cup
Francis Lui has no qualms over Glorious Dragon’s ability to answer the stamina queries when he steps into the unknown for Sunday’s HK$12 million G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) at Sha Tin. “I think he can handle the distance, no problem – he is in good form and I’m happy with him […]
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Moreira puts on masterclass at Happy Valley as HK jockeys’ championship hopes rise
Joao Moreira’s aspirations of securing a fourth Hong Kong jockeys’ championship have soared after the Brazilian notched a five-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday night as defending champion Zac Purton suffered back complaints. Having watched Purton cut his lead to 13 with victory aboard David Hayes-trained Red Majesty to claim the first race of the […]
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Chadwick to let Packing Waltham show staying power in G1 Champions & Chater Cup
Matthew Chadwick is taking a level-headed approach into Sunday’s G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) when he partners Packing Waltham, encouraged by his natural staying ability but wary of his adolescence as he steps up to the big time in the HK$12 million feature. After tasting success in the race eight years ago […]
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Cruz has Exultant primed for third G1 Champions & Chater Cup
Tony Cruz is optimistic Hong Kong’s reigning Horse of the Year Exultant can join a select group of multiple winners of the G1 Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) when his stable flag-bearer returns to Sha Tin on Sunday. Already the most successful trainer in the modern history of the horse race, Cruz will unleash three […]
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Moreira confident in Superbella ability with Happy Valley test looming
After an authoritative course and distance conquest last start, championship leading jockey Joao Moreira is confident Superbella (119lb) can measure up in Class 3 when he steps up in grade to contest the Lam Tsuen River Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. “I was very impressed – the way he did it gives […]
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Fantastic Treasure lives up to Hayes’ hype as Schofield celebrates 200 wins in HK
Chad Schofield celebrated his 200th Hong Kong victory in perfect fashion as Fantastic Treasure confirmed his rare quality by bettering Golden Sixty’s Class 2 1400m record at Sha Tin with a stunning win in the Crystal Handicap on Sunday (16 May). Competing at Class 2 level for the first time, David Hayes’ gifted three-year-old downed […]
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Moreira receives boost in Hong Kong jockeys’ championship
Nursing a 15-win lead over Zac Purton in the 2020/21 Hong Kong jockeys’ championship, Joao Moreira was given two more reasons to feel confident about landing a fourth title after excellent trial performances by Sky Darci and Courier Wonder at Sha Tin on Friday morning. BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner Sky Darci idled into […]
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Hayes: Fantastic Treasure to spell after Sha Tin outing on Sunday
David Hayes hopes Fantastic Treasure’s final competitive appearance for the 2020-21 season delivers a double reward from the Class 2 Crystal Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday — an extended unbeaten record and confidence to chase ambitious goals next season. Bidding for a fifth successive victory, Fantastic Treasure will be spelled following Sunday’s outing […]
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Carroll Street turns heads at Sha Tin after eye-catching performance
Douglas Whyte is confident Carroll Street can develop into a serious sprinting prospect next season after the youngster impressively laid waste to talented opposition in the Class 3 Grass Island Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Clocking 55.36s – almost a second faster than standard – in the first turf horse race under […]
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Hongkong Great smashes Sha Tin record, connections eye overseas glory
Danny Shum will consider overseas targets for Hongkong Great after the lightly-raced galloper smashed Sha Tin’s 1650m dirt track record to provide Zac Purton with a timely treble on Saturday. Rated perfectly in the lead by Purton, Hongkong Great clocked 1m 36.15s on the dirt surface to lower the classy Gun Pit’s mark of 1m […]
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