Golden Sixty (Medaglia d'Oro) is chasing a record third straight Horse of the Year title, but Zac Purton believes Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) has “clearly” been Hong Kong’s best galloper during the 2022-23 season. While both have three Group One wins to their name this campaign, Lucky
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Castle Way has emerged as a leading Gr.1 English St Leger (2920m) prospect after the Almanzor colt completed a hat-trick of Newmarket victories under jockey William Buick. The talented chestnut three-year-old had won his previous two outings, including the Listed Newmarket Stakes (2000m), and has now added the Gr.
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The Hong Kong Thoroughbred Breeders’ Alliance (HKTBA) was officially established on June 5th, 2023, and the inauguration ceremony of the first executive committee was held on July 12th. The main goal of HKTBA is to promote and strengthen the understanding and knowledge of thoroughbred breeding among Hong Kong Jockey Club
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Former Tony Pike galloper Cavalry (NZ) (Tavistock) got his Singapore career off to a winning start when he kicked clear to score comfortably in a Class 3 1400 race at Kranji on Saturday. Bred by Marie Leicester, Cavalry was purchased by Pike for $250,000 out of Haunui Farm’s
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Impressive debut winner Joyful Hunter (NZ) (Darci Brahma) will aim to extend his unbeaten sequence to two when he lines up in the Class 4 Victoria Park Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Thursday night for trainer Francis Lui and jockey Vincent Ho. Blitzing rivals by two lengths at the
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Former long-serving New Zealand Bloodstock employee Danny Rolston is loving life with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. He was appointed to the role of Executive Manager Hong Kong International Sale/Owner Advisory Services last year with his chief focus on overseeing the International Sale, with the latest successful edition held
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New Zealand-bred three-year-old Dream Winner (NZ) (Exosphere) maintained his perfect record when recording a comfortable victory in the Class Three Riding High Together Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Saturday. The Frankie Lor trained son of Exosphere made it three wins from three starts, lumping a big weight under Vincent
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Hong Kong Derby (2000m) runner-up Tuchel won Sunday’s HK$3.9 million Gr.3 Premier Plate Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin. Trainer John Size and jockey Zac Purton combined to win the final Group race of the Hong Kong season with the gelded son of Redwood on an afternoon
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Unbeaten three-year-old Press Charges (NZ) (Press Statement) has been sold and will continue his career in Hong Kong. The son of Press Statement was initially prepared and trialled for part-owner Ben Foote, who sent the gelding to Riccarton trainer Terri Rae to begin his career. Press Charges won on debut
A step-up in class was not a problem for Sacred Command (NZ) (Epaulette) after the son of Epaulette made it back-to-back wins in the S$70,000 Class 3 race over 1600m at Kranji on Saturday. Bred in New Zealand by Vern and Margaret Trillo he was sold by Valachi
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Zac Purton is confident Tuchel’s (NZ) (Redwood) racing pattern and class will allow the rising star to enhance an already impressive record when the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) runner-up contests the Class 2 Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Saturday. With four wins
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Three New Zealanders have become the latest to be approved as international owners in Hong Kong, as part of a unique opportunity from the Hong Kong Jockey Club. New Zealand Bloodstock and Pencarrow Stud owner Sir Peter Vela has secured membership and a racing permit as has his daughter Petrea