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2020 November
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Silver seeking Fighting Fifth gold
    Evan Williams hopes Silver Streak can secure a first Grade One victory in the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday week.
2020 October


2020 November
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Bambry in search of stakes breakthrough
    Venerable galloper Deerfield is in search of a first stakes victory when he contests Thursday’s Listed Courtesy Ford Levin Stakes (1200m) on what promises to be a rain-affected Otaki track.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Life-long dream realised for Reid
    She may have lived on the Central Coast of New South Wales for 40 years but Margaret Reid, the part-owner and breeder of the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) winner Irish Flame, is still very much a Taranaki girl.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Samina Bibi ideal Oaks type
    Cambridge trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray have a staying filly of the future on their hands with Samina Bibi, a daughter of in-vogue stallion Reliable Man, an impressive debut winner at Te Rapa.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Toughness the key to talented filly
    Tough is a word that comes up several times in conversation with Otaki trainer Johno Benner when talking about his talented filly Key.
  • Tue, Nov 24, 2020
    First stakes tilt for Basarwa
    Promising three-year-old Basarwa will have to overcome his outside barrier in the Gr.3 Lucia Valentina Wellington Stakes (1600m) at Otaki on Thursday to keep his undefeated record intact.
  • Tue, Nov 24, 2020
    Synthetic track gets tick of approval
    The Cambridge Jockey Club’s new synthetic track has received a tick of approval from leading jockey Samantha Collett after its first set of trials on Tuesday.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Collett celebrates birthday in style
    Sam Collett has designs of a great summer aboard the exciting mare Levante after her stunning return to racing in the Listed Counties Bowl (1100m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Five-pronged attack for Sweeney
    Te Awamutu trainer Debbie Sweeney will take a team of five to Te Rapa’s Wednesday meeting, including three last start runner-up performers.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Kingston Town next for Inspirational Girl
    Western Australian jockey William Pike was delighted to be rewarded with a Group One on his return to his home state when Inspirational Girl ran out a ready winner of the Railway Stakes (1600m) on Saturday.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    NZ Briefs for 23rd November 2020
    Trentham Group Ones for Rock On Wood; Abu Dhabi out for elusive maiden victory; Captain Cook assignment for Kingsclere duo
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Reliable Man mare dominant in Railway
    Five-year-old mare Inspirational Girl produced a devastating turn of foot under popular jockey William Pike to race away with the Gr.1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday.
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2020
    Kiwis claim Ballarat Cup with Irish Flame
    Former Kiwi galloper Irish Flame overcame a torrid run and a frantic finish to score a narrow victory in Saturday's Listed A$500,000 Ballarat Cup (2000m) under jockey Michael Walker.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Brix provides Harvey with first stakes winner
    Trainer Glen Harvey capped a week he will never forget when two-year-old filly Brix upset predictions by taking out the Listed Fasttrack Insurance 2YO Stakes (1100m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    In A Twinkling wins second Counties Cup
    Enigmatic stayer In A Twinkling was on his best behaviour as he secured his second Gr.3 Franklin Auctions Counties Cup (2100m) with a gritty effort on Saturday.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Levante stamps her class in Counties Bowl
    Exciting four-year-old Levante made a stunning return to the racetrack as she produced her trademark whirlwind finish to take out the Listed Haunui Farm Counites Bowl (1100m) at Pukekohe.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Media Sensation dominates on-speed in Group Two feature
    Talented mare Media Sensation backed up an eye-catching performance at the Ellerslie trials earlier this month with a comprehensive front-running effort to take out the feature event for the fillies and mares at Pukekohe on Saturday, the Gr.2 Dunstan Feeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m).
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    First stakes tilt for talented mare
    Cambridge trainer Alex Oliveira is expecting more of the same from Only In Jakarta when she contests the Listed Haunui Farm Counties Bowl (1100m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    Harvey looking to end week on a high
    Cambridge trainer Glen Harvey will be looking to cap what has been a memorable week in style when he lines-up Miss Ipenema and Brix in the Listed Fasttrack Insurance 2YO Stakes (1100m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    Shezzacatch on Levin Classic trail
    A stakes winner at her only start to date, Hawke’s Bay filly Shezzacatch is set to command plenty of attention in the opening race at Awapuni on Saturday.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Strong hand for Patterson at local meeting
    New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson is hoping third time’s a charm for Regal Ruby when she contests the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1400m) at his home track on Friday.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Lindsays out for more Karaka glory
    Brendan and Jo Lindsay’s black and gold checked silks have been prominent on Karaka Million night in the last couple of years through the deeds of Probabeel, and the Cambridge Stud principals are hoping they have another filly that can pick up her mantle.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Little Avondale celebrate success with Avonallo
    Sam Williams isn’t the first to sell a broodmare only to have her progeny come out and perform with distinction a short time later, but he isn’t losing sleep over it, in fact he couldn’t be happier with the result.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Media Sensation primed for Breeders’ Stakes
    South Auckland trainers Peter and Dawn Williams are looking forward to heading to Pukekohe on Saturday where Media Sensation will make her raceday resumption in the Gr.2 Dunstan Feeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m).
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Team Anderton head south
    Brian and Shane Anderton will take eight horses south to Ascot Park on Wednesday and they believe they can go home with a few cheques.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Versatile Wellwood answers the call
    Cambridge trainer Robert Wellwood is one of the bright young stars of the New Zealand training ranks and the hands-on horseman has already proved adept at a number of roles in the thoroughbred industry.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Broodmare paddock beckons Supera
    Group One performer Supera will resume what will be her last preparation when she tackles the Gr.2 Dunstan Feeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Riversley Park adapting to conditions
    With no overseas buyers being present at Karaka for this year’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale, vendors have been forced to be a bit more creative with their marketing, and leading vendor Riversley Park has been no exception.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Timely success for Northland stable
    Success in the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) with Dragon Storm couldn’t have come at a better time for Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Avonallo turns tables in Welcome Stakes
    In a battle that most pundits expected, speedy two-year-old Avonallo turned the tables on rival Follow Your Dreams to take out Saturday’s Listed Frantic Bloodstock Welcome Stakes (1000m) at Riccarton.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Bosson and Richards combine for 1000 Guineas triumph
    The potent combination of trainer Jamie Richards and rider Opie Bosson were back doing what they do best on Saturday — winning Group One races — as they combined to guide Kahma Lass to victory in the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Dragon Storm takes out thrilling New Zealand Cup
    Ruakaka raider Dragon Storm produced the performance of his life when he took out the Gr.3 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton in a thrilling finish to the time-honoured event.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Lazet making most of Kiwi opportunities
    Apprentice jockey Faye Lazet was delighted to boot home her first winner at Awapuni on Friday when linking with the Lisa Latta-trained Akela Belle, and there is more in store for the dedicated 22-year-old.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Te Akau celebrating Super Saturday
    With their usual impeccable timing, the Te Akau Racing team roared into life on the last day of New Zealand Cup Week, winning five races including two of the feature events at Riccarton.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Vale Wally O’Hearn
    Popular racing journalist Wally O’Hearn has died, aged, 61, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Cup challenge for in-form mare
    In-form mare Desert Mirage could be in for an exciting few months if she performs up to expectations in the Steelform Roofing Group Waverley Cup 2200 on Sunday.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Impressive juvenile winner sidelined
    Promising juvenile Wakiri was backed into $1.10 favouritism for the McIntosh Cranes/Team DH. Inter Building LTD 2YO (1000m) at Awapuni on Friday and won accordingly.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Matchmaker out to emulate star Canterbury filly
    Success for Matchmaker in Saturday's Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton would complete a remarkable double for North Canterbury trainer Nick Wigley.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    1000 Guineas raid for Tokorangi
    Talented filly Tokorangi headed to Christchurch on Thursday morning ahead of a tilt at the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday for trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    NZ Briefs for 12th November 2020
    Million aim for Guineas winner; Cup Day Sold Out; Autumn targets for My Gold Bracelet; Sky Darci stamps Classic Mile credentials
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Zed mare ready to shine in New Zealand Cup
    Improving staying mare Robusto will be the sole runner for the in-form Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman team at Riccarton this weekend, when she contests the Gr.3 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup (3200m).
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Aegon: a quintessential Waikato Stud product
    The win of Aegon, a son of the late Sacred Falls, in last Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) provided cause for triumphant reflection from powerhouse breeders Waikato Stud.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Alexander hoping for Guineas fairytale
    Comeback trainer Katrina Alexander is hoping to cap a fairytale return to racing when saddling Tinker Mcphee, the $3.10 favourite, in Saturday’s Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Prince Oz honours Ridley in Stewards triumph
    Emotions were running high after venerable galloper Prince Oz landed a knock-out blow in the Gr.3 Lindauer Stewards Stakes Handicap (1200m) at Riccarton on Wednesday.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Belle returns home ahead of final campaign
    Star Kiwi mare Melody Belle will return home after a hit-and-run raid to Melbourne for the Gr.1 Mackinnon Stakes (2000m) in which she finished third behind Arcadia Queen at Flemington last Saturday.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Mile switch for talented Communique
    In-form mare Communique looks one of the better chances in Wednesday’s Gr.2 Coupland's Bakeries Mile (1600m) at Riccarton, although the daughter of Redwood has had an unorthodox preparation for the $230,000 feature.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Parsons mare ideally placed
    Six-year-old mare Kiwi Ida will start favourite in Wednesday’s Gr.3 Valachi Downs Canterbury Breeders' Stakes (1400m) on the back of an eye-catching performance when second to Wekaforce in the Listed Pegasus Stakes (1000m) last Saturday.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Bell duo primed for Te Aroha
    Cambridge trainer John Bell is grateful to have his two runners compete early on the card at Te Aroha on Tuesday.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Aegon lands 2000 Guineas in grandstand finish
    In what was a carbon copy of the finish to the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) back in September, unbeaten three-year-old Aegon defeated Bourbonaire in a thrilling finish to the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Bargain buy set for Karaka Million
    A perfect barrier draw and valuable raceday experience paved the way for gritty two-year-old Miss Ipenema to register her maiden victory at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Fantastic Four for Rae at Riccarton
    Local trainer Terri Rae stamped her mark on the first day of New Zealand Cup week at Riccarton on the weekend with four winners from just seven starters.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Flemington Group Three winner for Charm Spirit
    Four-year-old gelding Sansom has fashioned a good winning record for trainer Phillip Stokes and it continued at Flemington on Saturday when leading throughout to score in the Gr.3 Network 10 Chatham Stakes (1400m).
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Four-timer for Pitmans on Cup Week opener
    With local stables dominating the first day of the annual New Zealand Cup Carnival at Riccarton on Saturday it was no surprise to see the Michael and Matthew Pitman team in the thick of the action.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Robusto produces perfect New Zealand Cup trial
    In-form stayer Robusto underlined her chances for next week’s Gr.3 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup (3200m) when she proved too good for her rivals in the Listed Nautical Boat Insurance Metropolitan Trophy (2500m), the traditional lead-up event to the two-mile carnival feature.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Bary back trackside
    Hastings trainer John Bary is looking forward to getting back trackside at Hastings on Sunday after an eight month absence.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Wekas set for a good gallop at Riccarton
    Group ownership will be to the fore at Riccarton on Saturday, when siblings Wekaforce and Morweka take aim at the Listed Brokerweb Risk Services Pegasus Stakes (1000m) at Riccarton.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Wexford bringing the heat to Te Rapa
    Group One performer Spring Heat will step out for the first time since winning the Gr.3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) in February when she lines-up in the Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Ballarat Cup aim for Mongolian Marshal
    Former Kiwi Mongolian Marshal took out Wednesday’s Kyneton Cup (2000m), with a hard-fought victory over Bartholomeu Dias and connections now have eyes for an even more lucrative country cup.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Connors hoping for more Cup glory
    Wanganui trainer Raymond Connors has fond memories of the New Zealand Cup carnival at Riccarton and he is hoping that can continue this weekend.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Luck of the Irish for Kiwis
    Mornington trainer Brett Scott was delighted to pick up a winner at Flemington on Oaks Day with handy middle distance galloper Irish Flame in the Twitter Trophy (1800m).
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Southern Guineas hopes rest with Pitmans
    Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman have a dual-pronged attack on Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m), and the hopes of the South Island rest on their shoulders as they take on nine competitors from the North.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Tavistock mare salutes at Flemington
    Four-year-old mare Tralee Rose made it back-to-back wins for trainer Symon Wilde when successful at Flemington in the TCL TV Stakes (1700m) in the opening event on Oaks Day.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    Innes looking for replica 2000 Guineas win
    Leith Innes can see plenty of similarities between Saturday's Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld 2000 Guineas (1600m) contender Aegon and the colt's sire Sacred Falls.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    One More Time impressive at Avondale
    The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained One More Time couldn’t have been more impressive on debut when scoring by six lengths in a 1200m maiden at Avondale on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    Treble for Dennis
    While much of the Dennis family focus was on homebred The Chosen One running a game fourth in the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), trainer Robert Dennis quietly went about his vocation, racking up a treble at Wingatui on Tuesday.
  • Tue, Nov 03, 2020
    Gone West going places
    Cambridge trainers Emma-Lee and David Browne have a nice stayer on their hands, with Gone West calling on his stamina reserves under a well-timed Opie Bosson ride when winning the Blue Bubble Taxis 2100 at Ellerslie on Tuesday.
  • Tue, Nov 03, 2020
    Purple Sector hoping to get The Gong
    The colours of the late Dato Tan Chin Nam were fittingly to the fore on Melbourne Cup Day when Purple Sector took out the Listed Furphy Plate (1800m).
  • Tue, Nov 03, 2020
    Sandown Cup aim for Sin To Win
    Former New Zealand-trained galloper Sin To Win was back in the winner’s circle for the first time in 900 days, when successful in The Macca’s Run (2800m) at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day.
  • Mon, Nov 02, 2020
    Corstens thrilled for great mate Pagan
    AFL Great-turned trainer Denis Pagan provided one of the feel-good stories of 2020 when preparing Johnny Get Angry to win the Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) on Saturday, but he was quick to deflect much of the credit to good friend and fellow Flemington trainer Troy Corstens.
  • Mon, Nov 02, 2020
    NZ Briefs 2nd November 2020
    Melbourne Cup coverage on TVNZ 1; Robertson new Racing Minister; Another Stakes win for Belardo filly Lullaby Moon
  • Mon, Nov 02, 2020
    WFA challenge for Sherrif
    Group Three winner Sherrif will be tested at weight-for-age for the first time at Ellerslie on Tuesday when he contests the Gr.3 Jarden Stakes (2000m).
  • Sun, Nov 01, 2020
    Barrier enhances The Chosen One’s Cup prospects
    One of the forgotten runners in Tuesday’s Gr.1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) has had his chances of springing an upset greatly enhanced after drawing barrier five for the famous Flemington two-miler.
  • Sun, Nov 01, 2020
    Fabulous result for valuable mare
    Promising galloper Just Fabulous indicated she was in for a good campaign with a gritty fresh up victory in the Courtesy Ford Red Craze Bowl (1300m) at Awapuni on Saturday.
  • Sun, Nov 01, 2020
    Group Three winner for Reliable Man
    Five-year-old mare Inspirational Girl came with a well-timed ride under jockey Chris Parnham to win the Gr.3 Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday.
  • Sun, Nov 01, 2020
    Teenager on life-changing Melbourne Cup ride
    As Verry Elleegant prepares to fly the New Zealand flag in Tuesday’s Gr.1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m), the star mare’s Kiwi co-owners are on the ride of their lives.
2020 October
  • Sat, Oct 31, 2020
    Game Crosshaven wins Carbine Club
    New Zealand-owned three-year-old Crosshaven called on all his fortitude to outgun stablemate Aysar in the Gr.3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m), the opening event of the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington.
  • Sat, Oct 31, 2020
    Mohaka leads throughout in Feilding Gold Cup
    Some surprise tactics from rider Darryl Bradley paved the way for promising mare Mohaka to claim her biggest career victory when she led throughout to win the Listed Ricoh Feilding Gold Cup (2100m) at Awapuni on Saturday.
  • Sat, Oct 31, 2020
    Pagan kicks Derby goal with Kiwi bred
    In an amazing result, former AFL coach Denis Pagan has won the Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) with New Zealand-bred Johnny Get Angry (NZ) (Tavistock) just four months after saddling up his first runner as a trainer.
  • Sat, Oct 31, 2020
    Siracusa takes Pukekohe feature
    Promising galloper Siracusa brought up a hattrick of wins in the best possible style when she stormed home out wide to take out the Listed Haunui Farm Karaka Classic (1600m) at Pukekohe.
  • Sat, Oct 31, 2020
    Siracusa takes Pukekohe feature
    Promising galloper Siracusa brought up a hattrick of wins in the best possible style when she stormed home out wide to take out the Listed Haunui Farm Karaka Classic (1600m) at Pukekohe.
  • Sat, Oct 31, 2020
    Telperion posts first winner
    Westbury Stud-based sire Telperion made the best start possible to his stallion career when his first runner to the track was successful at Awapuni on Saturday.
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    NZ Briefs for 30th October 2020
    Oceanex given all clear; Waller hoping to bag home track spoils; Carston pays tribute to Ridley; Johnson to miss 2000 Guineas
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    Riodini ready for lucrative feature
    Former Kiwi Riodini will enter Saturday’s A$7.5 million Golden Eagle (1500m) in good form for what has been the target race all preparation.
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    Sharrock quartet descend on Awapuni
    New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will take a quartet of runners to Awapuni on Saturday, headed by London Express and Sinarahma in the Courtesy Ford Red Craze Bowl (1300m).
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    Tiley pair dominate Karaka Classic market
    South Auckland trainer Nigel Tiley has no reason to feel that TAB oddsetters have got their market wrong for Saturday's Listed Haunui Farm Karaka Classic (1600m) at Pukekohe.
  • Thu, Oct 29, 2020
    London Banker primed for Feilding Gold Cup
    Progressive Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained stayer London Banker is primed for the Listed Ricoh Feilding Gold Cup (2100m) at Awapuni on Saturday.
  • Thu, Oct 29, 2020
    Oceanex in doubt for Cup
    Oceanex was the first horse to book her ticket to the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) after winning the ballot-exempt Listed The Andrew Ramsden (2800m) at Flemington in May, but the Kiwi-bred mare is now in doubt of taking her place in the great race.
  • Thu, Oct 29, 2020
    Princess Rihanna ready for Pukekohe sprint
    Matamata training partners Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott will have just the two runners at Pukekohe on Saturday, headed by resuming speedster Princess Rihanna.
  • Wed, Oct 28, 2020
    Cambridge Polytrack open for business
    Horses stepped out onto New Zealand’s first synthetic surface last week with construction of the Polytrack completed at the Cambridge Jockey Club.
  • Wed, Oct 28, 2020
    NZ Briefs for 28th October 2020
    Group One target for Brando; Cup contender in action; Ranting ready for Coolmore ; Platinum Invador vying for Cup berth
  • Wed, Oct 28, 2020
    Zoltan bounces back
    Only a matter of days ago, trainer Kenny Rae had resigned himself to missing the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) with Zoltan at Riccarton on Saturday week.
  • Tue, Oct 27, 2020
    First trial winner for Turn Me Loose
    Windsor Park Stud stallion Turn Me Loose recorded his first trial victory as a sire when his two-year-old colt out of Group Three performer Angel del Dinero won his 800m heat at Taupo on Tuesday.


2020 November
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Masterly Hot King Prawn seals a second Jockey Club Sprint
    Hot King Prawn will carry high hopes into the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) in three weeks’ time after shrugging off a wide passage and nine rivals to win the G2 Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin today (Sunday, 22 November).
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2020
    Golden Sixty continues march to LONGINES Hong Kong Mile
    Golden Sixty, Hong Kong’s latest racing sensation, continued his seemingly inexorable march to December and Group 1 glory with his tenth consecutive win in today’s (22 November) HK$4.5 million G2 Jockey Club Mile (1600m).
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    Hot King Prawn shoots for a second Jockey Club Sprint
    Hot King Prawn’s grey coat is another shade closer to white, one more year is on his withers, but trainer John Size is not yet letting go his belief that yesteryear’s precocious star-in-waiting might yet snare that Group 1 win that has so far eluded.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Borges edges closer to LONGINES IJC berth, Callan keeps on rolling
    Vagner Borges edged closer to a berth in next month’s LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship with his 11th win this term thanks to a sweeping success aboard Sunshine Warrior in the Class 2 Cheung Hong Handicap (1650m) to seal a Tony Cruz treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 18 November.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Lor readies three for Sunday’s G2 Jockey Club Races
    Frankie Lor already has two victories at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races among close to 200 Hong Kong winners across only four seasons as a trainer, and on Sunday (22 November) at Sha Tin the handler will saddle a trio of chances looking to lay out their credentials for December’s HK$95 million showcase event.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Stronger into Group 2 Jockey Club test, Big Time Baby returns
    Stronger heads into Sunday’s (22 November) G2 Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) with trainer Douglas Whyte optimistic that his smart charge can lift his game again off a first-up success and maybe prove his suitability for December’s G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m).
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Buddies lands Panasonic Cup, Cruz considers Hong Kong Mile
    A tenacious all-the-way win from Buddies (128lb) in the Class 1 Panasonic Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin today (Saturday, 14 November) had trainer Tony Cruz considering next month’s G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile as the gelding’s next step.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    O’Sullivan and Callan Band together for Panasonic Cup assault
    Paul O’Sullivan and Neil Callan combined for a double at Happy Valley’s latest midweek fixture and the pair link again with the admirable Band Of Brothers (119lb) in the HK$3 million Class 1 Panasonic Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Saturday, 14 November.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Classique Legend touches down in Hong Kong
    Classique Legend has landed in Hong Kong, with the AU$15 million The Everest (1200m) victor touching down in his new home ready for a tilt at the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) in December.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Moreira looks to bounce back with Sky Darci
    Championship leading jockey Joao Moreira is eager to bounce back onto the winner’s list with a full book of eight rides on Wednesday (11 November) night at Happy Valley, following a two-meeting suspension.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Gritty Golden Dash caps Valley double for Badel
    Alexis Badel fired home a double to bookend Sunday’s (8 November) 10-race card at Happy Valley which he capped with a gritty success aboard Golden Dash (119lb) in the Class 2 Fenwick Handicap (1200m).
  • Sat, Nov 07, 2020
    Patient O’Sullivan hopes Chicken can Dance around the Valley
    Hong Kong racing heads to Happy Valley on Sunday (8 November) for the city circuit’s sole daytime fixture this season and trainer Paul O’Sullivan is optimistic that his patience might be rewarded with Chicken Dance in the Class 3 Gloucester Handicap (1200m).
  • Mon, Nov 02, 2020
    Furore snaffles the Ladies’ Purse
    Furore (122lb) snaffled the G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 1 November) to lead home a one-two finish for trainer Tony Cruz in the HK$3.5 million contest.
2020 October
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    Exultant ready to roll, Chefano and Dark Dream please Hayes
    Hong Kong’s star stayer Exultant will shoulder 133lb in a hot edition of Sunday’s (1 November) G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin, as he sets out to claim a second G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) title on 13 December.
  • Fri, Oct 30, 2020
    Fownes primes Dragon and Legend for a Ladies’ Purse grab
    Caspar Fownes is seeking back-to-back wins in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday 1 November, when he is set to unleash last year’s winner Southern Legend alongside the rejuvenated Dances With Dragon.


2020 November
2020 October
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