Australia: Peyton Place tries to snap losing streak in Moruya Cup
Peyton Place will carry top weight of 138.8 pounds in a field of 14 in the Moruya Cup in an attempt to end a five-race long streak.
Steve AndersenJan 01, 2022
Peyton Place will carry top weight of 138.8 pounds in a field of 14 in the Moruya Cup in an attempt to end a five-race long streak.
The 6-year-old gelding On a Promise has good form in recent months, suggesting he is a longshot to consider in Sunday’s minor Gilgandra Cup at a mile at Gilgandra Racecourse.
Hong Kong Selections for Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Sha Tin.
The Hong Kong sprint division has been void of stars for a surprisingly long time, but maybe Master Eight can step into the breach.
Lighthouse, a 5-year-old Kentucky-bred mare owned by the Roth family’s LNJ Foxwoods, will be favored Saturday in the $115,900 Chester Manifold Stakes at seven furlongs at Flemington, where the temperature might reach 100 degrees.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Sha Tin.
The Woodford Cup at Warrnambool Racecourse on Friday in southwest Australia will be a racing homecoming for Mr Cancun.
Killer Ability emphasized his status as a leading prospect for the Japanese 3-year-old classics in 2022 with a victory in Tuesday’s Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes at 1 1/4 miles at Nakayama Racecourse.
For his final start of the year, and first race since August, Mr Joobs starts on Thursday in a handicap at about a mile at Werribee Racecourse, also known as Spendthrift Australia Park. Trained by Archie Alexander, Mr Joobs is part of a field of 10 and will be about 6-1. Mr Joobs could benefit if an expected speed duel develops between Achaeus and Quarterback Zac.
Wednesday racing in Hong Kong nearly always takes place at Happy Valley, but the holiday season has reshaped the regular schedule. There was racing Monday, Dec. 27, rather than the usual Sunday card at Sha Tin, and Wednesday’s all-dirt program is followed by a New Year’s Day card on Saturday.