Hong Kong
Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) will headline FWD Champions Day alongside Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) as the two highest-rated horses in the world seek records and glory against a strong international contingent at Hong Kong’s spring flagship meeting on Sunday, 26 April. Competing for a record HK$78 million in
International
Zac Purton and David Hayes were left to scramble for adequate superlatives after Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) continued an imperious reign with a phenomenal display of speed and power to win the HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m), notching a fourth Sha Tin track record with
International
Rejuvenated miler Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) triumphed for the first time in 729 days on Monday by defying a brave My Wish (Flying Artie) in the HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin for jockey Derek Leung and trainer Manfred Man. Lucky Sweynesse broke
Racing
After setting a new record for consecutive wins by a Hong Kong-trained horse, Zac Purton remains supremely confident Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) can extend his unbeaten streak in Easter Monday’s HK$5.35 million G2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin. Having surpassed Silent Witness’ (El Moxie) previous
International
Frankie Lor led last season’s dirt course standings with 10 wins and, on Wednesday night at Sha Tin, the trainer is represented by a formidable outfit in seven of the nine races as apprentice Nichola Yuen makes her debut in Hong Kong with five rides. Two wins last Sunday
Racing
After months on the sidelines, Bulb General’s (NZ) Embellish) comeback takes centre stage at Sha Tin on Sunday (29 March), where two competitive Class 2 contests anchor the 11-race programme. Bulb General is the star of Jamie Richards’ yard, and the third-year handler has been bringing the son of
International
Everything went as expected on Tuesday morning for Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) as the eight-time Group One winner cruised through a barrier trial in preparation for 6 April’s HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m), where he’ll attempt to secure a record-extending 19th consecutive win.
International
New Zealand Bloodstock graduates filled three of the first four placings with Invincible Ibis (Hellbent) taking the win in a record-breaking HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Clocking 1m 59.43s, Invincible Ibis eclipsed Massive Sovereign’s mark of 1m 59.85s, set
Racing
Daniel Zigal has been active in Hong Kong horse racing since the 1990s, and his parents joined The Hong Kong Jockey Club as members in 1950. The family had their first runner at Happy Valley in 1960, and now, Zigal will experience the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) as a
Racing
Numbers (NZ) (Tivaci) shapes as a leading contender in the Listed HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on Sunday (22 March) but, despite being confident about his mount’s credentials, jockey Derek Leung warns that race tempo will be decisive. The Frankie Lor-trained gelding, who has two wins,
International
Trainer Jamie Richards hopes Karaka graduate Storming Dragon (Star Turn) can turn his consistency into a hard-earned win when he tackles the Class 3 Hydrangea Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. “He’s running really well,” Richards said. “He just costs himself at the start and he doesn’
Racing
Hong Kong-trained horses dominate the March edition of the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, which were released on Thursday, 12 March, occupying the top two spots. David Hayes-trained Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) maintained his position as the top-rated horse in training with an international rating of 128, while