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Japan a likely option for Fast Network as Cap Ferrat is confirmed for Champions & Chater Cup
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5/11/2026

Japan a likely option for Fast Network as Cap Ferrat is confirmed for Champions & Chater Cup

Dennis Yip Chor-hong has opted to spell Fast Network rather than set him for the Group Three Sha Tin Vase (1,200m), with connections weighing up a tilt at the Group One Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) in Japan later this year. After a brilliant campaign highlighted by a Group Three National Day Cup (1,000m) victory and two Group One placings, Fast Network will be given a break before potentially making his overseas debut in September’s Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama racecourse. “I think he needs a rest...

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British sprinter CJ Ujah among 10 suspects charged over alleged cryptocurrency fraud
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5/8/2026

British sprinter CJ Ujah among 10 suspects charged over alleged cryptocurrency fraud

World relay gold medallist bailed until 28 May court hearingPolice alleged suspects part of an organised crime groupThe British sprinter CJ Ujah, who won 4x100m relay gold at the 2017 world championships, is one of 10 suspects charged with conspiracy to defraud as part of a police investigation into cryptocurrency fraud.It is alleged that the suspects were part of an organised crime group linked to a scam involving phone calls to multiple victims, from people purporting to be police officers and cryptocurrency companies. Continue reading...

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James Orman backs Ever Luck to handle return to Class Three in bid for back-to-back wins
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5/8/2026

James Orman backs Ever Luck to handle return to Class Three in bid for back-to-back wins

Ever Luck’s improvement with blinkers on for the first time last start has given James Orman a boost in confidence ahead of the talented sprinter’s return to Class Three at Sha Tin on Saturday. A brilliant winner on debut in October despite running out abruptly on the home turn, Ever Luck relished the major gear change and dropping back to 1,000m when he made all last start in March. Orman was impressed by the performance under top weight of 135lb and the son of Capitalist drops 10lb when he...

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Royal Ascot needs Ka Ying Rising, but the world’s best horse certainly does not need it
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5/7/2026

Royal Ascot needs Ka Ying Rising, but the world’s best horse certainly does not need it

There is a very simple fact that doesn’t seem as though European racing fans can accept – Ka Ying Rising does not need Royal Ascot, Royal Ascot needs him. Not just the world’s best sprinter any more, David Hayes’ all-conquering speedster is outright the world’s best horse according to Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for the first four months of the year. 4lb clear of Romantic Warrior, another Hong Kong superstar, it is fair to say we are in the golden age of Hong Kong horses and...

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