Stars on Earth overcame traffic to win her Grade 1 debut in the Japanese 1000 Guineas in April. Her win in Sunday’s Grade 1 Japanese Oaks was courtesy of a much smoother journey.
Black Jacamar, the 4-year-old Australian filly, won her first start of 2022 in a five-furlong handicap at Taree Racecourse on May 2 as the even-money favorite. To win her second start of the year, in a five-furlong handicap at Hawkesbury Racecourse near Sydney on Tuesday, Black Jacamar must beat King Charming, an undefeated gelding who has not raced since October.
Homeless Songs turned in a sensational performance in winning the Irish 1000 Guineas by more than five lengths on Sunday at The Curragh.
Native Trail gave Godolphin and trainer Charlie Appleby an unprecedented European classic sweep with a 1 3/4-length triumph Saturday at the Curragh in the Group 1 Irish 2000 Guineas.
Chairman’s Choice has amassed a seven-race losing streak since September in advance of a start in a handicap at about six furlongs at Albury Racecourse in Australia on Monday. At first glance, the losing streak is discouraging, but a closer glance at the circumstances allows for a measure of forgiveness.
Hong Kong Selections for Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Sha Tin.
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Russian Emperor is the highest-rated horse in the Group 1, $1.3 million Standard Chartered Champions and Chater Cup, the featured sixth race Sunday at Sha Tin. The 5-year-old Irish import, by the great stallion Galileo, has been running in important Hong Kong races for about 15 months now and has raced effectively from 1,600 meters, about one mile, to 2,000 meters.
Saunter Boy is perfect in hurdle races in Australia this year as he nears his richest start of the season in Sunday’s $105,200 Australian Hurdle at Sandown Racecourse in Melbourne.
The Japanese stakes-winning filly Erika Vita may have a slight edge over her high-profile rivals in Sunday’s Grade 1 Japanese Oaks at Tokyo Racecourse.
Tuesday looks like the leading hope to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his 11th win in the Group 1 Irish 1000 Guineas. She's one of four Aidan O'Brien-trained entrants among 14 three-year-old fillies entered in the one-turn-mile Classic at The Curragh.
