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 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.
Hot Delight, ridden by Vincent Ho, won the Class Two Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships Handicap, solidifying his Classic Series contender status. Meanwhile, Ricky Yiu achieved his 1,100th Hong Kong win, and trainers Dennis Yip and Mark Newnham also secured doubles.
Patch Of Stars, ridden by Karis Teetan, won the Group Three Sha Tin Vase at Sha Tin on Sunday, narrowly defeating Raging Blizzard. This marks the horse's fourth win of the season and a significant step up in class.
Caspar Fownes took a two-win lead in the trainers' championship after securing a double at Sha Tin on Sunday with victories from Papaya Brose and Family Jewel. Three debutant horses also achieved notable wins.
Danny Shum Chap-shing took a two-win lead over Caspar Fownes in the Hong Kong trainers' championship after securing a double at Sha Tin on Sunday. Fownes also had a win at Sha Tin, while Hayes kept his slim title hopes alive. Alexis Badel also achieved a brace of wins.
Trainer David Hayes is optimistic about his chances at Sha Tin on Sunday, highlighting My Mars and Happy Promise as his strongest contenders. He aims to close the gap in the trainers' championship.
Jay Rooney ACE WAR - R5 (8) In great form and looks hard to beat once again for Mark Newnham Owen Goulding TACTICAL COMMAND - R7 (8) 3lb below his last winning rating and crucially has drawn low in stall four Olivia O'Sullivan ACE WAR - R5 (8) Has a weight turnaround with The Auspicious and his jockey and stable are in form Phillip Woo STURDY RUBY - R6 (2) Last run in Class Four resulted in a win and is back at that level tonight Shannon (Vincent Wong) AURIO - R8 (2) Improving youngster...
Mark Newnham continued his march towards the trainers’ championship when Notthesillyone scored his fourth win for the season in the second section of the Class Four Carnation Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. The Australian trainer now sits on 52 wins for the term, one ahead of Caspar Fownes and Danny Shum Chap-shing who also had a win each on Wednesday night courtesy of Sky Vino and Blazing Wind respectively. Notthesillyone was sent out as a $14.1 chance with Luke Ferraris aboard...
Mark Newnham continued his march towards the trainers’ championship when Notthesillyone scored his fourth win for the season in the second section of the Class Four Carnation Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. The Australian trainer now sits on 52 wins for the term, one ahead of Caspar Fownes who also secured a win on the night with Sky Vino. Notthesillyone was sent out as a $14.1 chance with Luke Ferraris aboard and managed to offset topweight of 135lb to triumph over Happy...
Trainer Mark Newnham leads the Hong Kong trainers' championship with 51 wins and fields five runners at Wednesday's all-weather meeting at Sha Tin, including Cloud Nine's first assignment on the dirt surface and Talents Ambition carrying 135lb in the Class Three Camellia Handicap.
Prominent Australian jockey Ethan Brown made a dream start to his short-term stint in Hong Kong when he guided Shooting To Top to victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. In his first meeting in the city, the 11-time Group One winner struck with his third ride when he lifted the heavily-backed Shooting To Top to a narrow win in the Class Four Geranium Handicap (1,650m). “It was great, it’s obviously something we all strive to do – to get the opportunity is one thing, but to get a winner...
Matthew Poon Ming-fai is looking forward to partnering with a “more tough, more strong and more focused” Mapogo in the Class Four Promoting Health For All Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The promising Manfred Man Ka-leung-trained galloper jumped as the $1.8 favourite at his debut run last month and finished fourth, one and three-quarter lengths behind Run Run Sunrise. The three-year-old had shown plenty of ability in trials but his lack of experience was evident on race day when placed...
Apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen secured her first double at Sha Tin, riding two winners for her master Ricky Yiu, bringing her total wins to four in her first 12 days.
