Jockey Lyle Hewitson, fresh from a Hong Kong win, returns to South Africa for Champions Cup Day at Greyville. He will ride Dave The King in the Group One HKJC Champions Cup and has mounts in all 10 races, identifying King Pelles in the Group Three World Pool Gold Cup as his best chance.
Hong Kong police arrested 78 people, including a 16-year-old, in an anti-triad operation targeting illegal gambling at Happy Valley Racecourse. The crackdown, conducted from July 7 to Monday, uncovered a syndicate involved in illicit horse racing betting.
Caspar Fownes clinched his fifth trainers' championship at the Sha Tin season finale, finishing five wins ahead of Danny Shum. Jerry Chau won his first Tony Cruz Award for leading homegrown jockey, and Zac Purton claimed his ninth champion jockeys' title.
Caspar Fownes secured a crucial treble at Happy Valley, extending his lead over Danny Shum in the trainers' championship with only two meetings remaining. Joao Moreira partnered Fownes for all three wins, including Forza Toro, which was part of a unique racing concept inspired by the Fifa World Cup.
Jockey Hugh Bowman anticipates strong performances from consistent horses Liveandletlive and Superb King at Happy Valley. Liveandletlive aims for a Class Two win, while Superb King seeks a breakthrough in Class Four. Bowman also discusses rides on Casa Rochester, Eternal Fortune, Always My Folks, Never Too Soon, and Aurio.
Jockey Andrea Atzeni is set to compete at Happy Valley with several promising rides, including Lucky Year in the "Eight To Glory" race, which features Fifa World Cup team colors. Atzeni aims for a win with U S Navy Flag and hopes for a strong showing from Aerodynamics and Jubilant Winner, among others.
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Trainer Frankie Lor expresses optimism for his horses competing in Saturday's Sha Tin races, highlighting Bottomuptogether's return to 1,000m with Britney Wong's 7lb claim, Run Run Smart's first dirt start, and veteran Sword Point's potential.
Trainer David Eustace hopes his talented sprinter Colourful King will bounce back in the Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup at Sha Tin. Eustace also has other runners, including stable debutant Light Years Glory and Glittering Legend, competing in various races at the meeting.
Trainer Cody Mo-Wai-kit achieved a remarkable treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night with wins from Jumbo Treasure, Meowth, and Flying Fortune. Jockey Derek Leung Ka-chun also secured a double, while Luke Ferraris and Joao Moreira each rode two winners.
Trainer Mark Newnham has five strong contenders at Happy Valley on Wednesday as he seeks to close the gap in the trainers' championship. With seven meetings remaining, Newnham, currently third, aims to leverage horses like Robot Lucky Star, Legend Winner, King Lotus, Casa Rochester, and Cloud Nine to gain ground on the leaders.
Tycoon Resources secured a stylish victory at Happy Valley, extending its unbeaten record and contributing to a double for trainer Tony Cruz. Several jockeys and trainers also celebrated multiple wins.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Lenovo have launched a "home of football" campaign for the World Cup finals, featuring an AI-powered fan zone at Happy Valley Racecourse and a surprise world-famous player appearance.
Caspar Fownes set a new personal best with 41 wins at Happy Valley, breaking his own record. He extended his trainer championship lead to 60 wins. Jockey Joao Moreira also celebrated a double with Fownes.
Jockey Harry Bentley is set to ride Packing Angel in the Class Two Tai Tam Gap Handicap at Happy Valley, aiming for a second consecutive win. Bentley also has rides on several other horses trained by David Hayes and Douglas Whyte.
Jockey Harry Bentley aims for consecutive victories aboard Packing Angel at Happy Valley. He also has rides on All Round Winner, Dashing Maurison, Harmony N Blessed, and Runjeet, with multiple horses showing strong recent form and potential.
Trainer Mark Newnham has two strong contenders, Armor Golden Eagle and Loving Vibes, racing at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. He aims to close the gap in the trainers' championship.
Zac Purton needs 2 wins to reach 2,000 Hong Kong victories, with 8 chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday, including rides on Honest Witness and Armor Golden Eagle.
Trainer Jamie Richards is optimistic about La Forza's return in the Class Three Garonne Handicap, despite an outside draw. La Forza, returning after knee surgery, will be ridden by Brenton Avdulla. Richards also discusses runners Von Baer and Spicy Gold, noting their own challenges with draws and physical conditions.
Jockey Zac Purton moved within two wins of 2,000 career victories in Hong Kong after securing a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday. He won on Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay, and Packing King, and needs just two more wins at Happy Valley on Wednesday to reach the milestone.
Jockey Zac Purton is on the verge of achieving 2,000 career wins in Hong Kong after securing three victories at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday. He needs just two more wins to reach the milestone, which he could achieve at Happy Valley this week.
Jockey Zac Purton moved within two wins of his 2,000th career victory in Hong Kong after securing a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday. He won on Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay, and Packing King, and needs just two more wins at Happy Valley on Wednesday to reach the milestone.
Jockey Zac Purton is just two wins away from 2,000 career victories in Hong Kong after securing three wins at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday. He is expected to reach the milestone at Happy Valley this week.
Caspar Fownes ended a quiet spell with a double at Happy Valley, moving to second in the trainers' championship with 53 wins, one behind leader Danny Shum. Joao Moreira rode both winners, while Tony Cruz and Angus Chung also scored doubles.
