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Winning Dreamer returns
Frankie Lor’s exciting sprinter Winning Dreamer (NZ) (Deep Field) returns this Sunday at Sha Tin as one of 12 entries in Sunday’s Class 3 sprint over 1200m. The exciting sprinter is unbeaten across two outings and has copped a 20-point ratings rise since his debut win but will
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Happy Saturday for Kok
It was indeed a Happy Saturday (NZ) (Rock ‘n’ Pop) for David Kok and his new owner Sia Wei Kiang when a new ward of theirs going by that name made all to open his account second-up in the S$75,000 Restricted Maiden race over 1200m. Ridden by Benny
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Purton to partner Regency Master
Zac Purton bagged a fantastic four-timer on Wednesday at Happy Valley to gain the top spot on the premiership table with six wins, and he heads to the big course on Sunday with nine chances on the 10-race card, including last-start winner Regency Master (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Class 4
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Exciting Sky Field is on the Hong Kong Classic Mile trail
Sky Field (Deep Field) made a big statement before the break between seasons and this Sunday at Sha Tin he readies for his return in the Class 3 Hung Hom Handicap (1200m), with the Four-Year-Old Classic Series on his radar. “It’s a big season for him, so I’m
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Walker cautious with Count
Smart miler Countofmontecristo (NZ) (Echoes of Heaven) reaches a new stage of his stellar career when he steps out for his first race under three-time Singapore champion trainer Mark Walker this Saturday. Walker, who only received the former Michael Clements-trained galloper last Friday, has not taken long to find a
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Mile rehearsal for Mr Malek
Lee Freedman is hoping to get the answers he needs regarding Mr Malek (NZ) (Swiss Ace) running out a strong mile this Saturday when he lines up in a Class 1 race over 1600m in Singapore. Mr Malek will contest the Singapore Guineas (1600m) on September 26, but like the
Hello Youmzain in search of third Group One
Group One winning entire Hello Youmzain will take on 12 rivals in the early hours of Sunday morning when he aims to repeat last year's success in the Gr.1 Betfair Sprint Cup (1200m) at Haydock Park. The Cambridge Stud-owned son of Kodiac broke through for his first
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Rattan returns as Schofield eyes new best
Chad Schofield's Hong Kong campaign will commence with a renewed association with Rattan (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup Handicap (1200m), and the talented rider is eyeing another personal best, following his season-high 43 wins last term. "I just have to
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Regency Legend ready for return
Hong Kong racing returns on Sunday at Sha Tin. Regency Legend (NZ) (Pins), who is on a path to the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races in December, will line up in the traditional season opener, the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup Handicap (1200m). "I plan to
Countofmontecristo moves to Walker
Top galloper Countofmontecristo (NZ) (Echoes of Heaven) is not with trainer Michael Clements anymore. The Joe Singh-owned Echoes Of Heaven seven-year-old was transferred on Friday morning to trainer Mark Walker. Currently the highest rated galloper still in work at Kranji on 115 points (Aramco (Magic Albert) on 118 points is
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 16 August 2020
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