Star jockey Damian Lane is expected to partner Fast Network in the Group Two Centaur Stakes at Hanshin and the Group One Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama. The Dennis Yip-trained galloper has had a strong season in Hong Kong and is building fitness at Conghua.
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.
Massive Sovereign, 2024 Derby winner, nears comeback from injuries under new trainer Frankie Lor. Meanwhile, Ricky Yiu achieves 1,100 wins in Hong Kong, joining elite trainers.
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...
