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Bidding to give David Hall his first success in the Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (28 April), Flying Ace (NZ) (Swiss Ace) cruised through a 1050m barrier trial this morning as the course and distance specialist prepared for the HK$22 million feature.
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Nimble Nimbus (NZ) (Sacred Falls) has been one of this season’s surprise packages and trainer Ricky Yiu is remaining optimistic the gelding can step it up again when he contests the HK$28 million Gr.1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 28 April. The six-year-old
Linebacker (NZ) (Super Seth) will forever be a significant horse in the story of his sire's stud career, but the chance presents on Saturday for the chestnut colt to enhance his chapter. The John O'Shea-trained colt will be striving to become the son of Dundeel'
A better barrier draw will keep Grid Girl (NZ) (Time Test) at home for the Mornington Guineas. Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes have elected to keep Grid Girl in Melbourne for another start before the possibility of tackling Stakes company. Grid Girl will run in the
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It has taken a while, but Paul Preusker says Captain Envious (NZ) (Savabeel) is now the seasoned stayer that can be targeted towards Australia's best staying races. The Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup are on Preusker's mind as Captain Envious heads towards start number 20 in
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David Hayes concedes stable newcomer Little Brose (Per Incanto) faces a big challenge at his Hong Kong debut in the HK$22 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) on FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday, 28 April. The former Australian sprinter, a Group 1 winner of the
In the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) aftermath, one of Chris Waller's first thoughts was the hope of a rematch for Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) with Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) come the spring racing features. That is just what he may get as Ciaron Maher
Victorian mare Eternal Flame (NZ) (Sacred Falls) will test the Group One waters in the Gr.1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m), although trainer Michael Kent admits he wasn't expecting the race to be quite so strong. The lightly raced four-year-old has won her past two starts,
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will invest HK$140 million in 2024/25 in lowering the cost of ownership. Livery fees paid by Owners are the mechanism for covering the direct costs of the stable and other staff who are responsible for the stabling and training of horses. Recognising the
Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) and Pride Of Jenni (Pride of Dubai) haven't reached 'arch rival' status just yet, but Ben Hayes admits he will be satisfied if the former can square the ledger at Randwick. The pair has run the quinella three times, Pride Of Jenni
The best advertisement in selling the last few remaining shares of a racehorse is to land a victory. That is what the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr- rained debutant Our Sassy Lady (NZ) (Ocean Park) achieved in taking out the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Plate (1400m) at Sandown on Wednesday.
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The trainers of Derby winner Major Beel (NZ) (Savabeel) have employed a little equine psychology in order to reinvigorate the Group One winner for his Sydney Cup bid. Disinterested in his training at the start of the preparation, Major Beel was sent to Melbourne for a change of scenery, and