Vincent Ho is confident a BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) tilt remains within Sea Of Life’s grasp as the emerging talent prepares to face a formidable double challenge in the Class 2 Yuen Long Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Saturday (6 February).
Light weight assignments will be a boost for Barade and Double Your Tee in Sunday’s $191,650 Hobart Cup at Hobart Racecourse in Australia.
Hong Kong Selections for Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Sha Tin.
Secret Ambition dominated the Firebreak Stakes on Thursday night at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai while Mouheeb got up in the final strides to win the co-featured UEA 2000 Guineas.
Sir Dragonet, winner of the Group 1 Cox Plate in his debut in Australia in October and sixth in the Melbourne Cup on Nov. 3, will have his 2021 debut in Saturday’s Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Sha Tin.
Swoop Dog should not have any trouble with the distance of Friday’s Tasmanian Derby at 1 3/8 miles at Hobart Racecourse in Tasmania.
On Feb. 9, trainer Angel Miguel Silva and Sleepy Eyes Todd are taking another trip, this one not over the road. Sleepy Eyes Todd flies on an international equine transport from Florida to Saudi Arabia, where Silva will meet his horse and oversee final preparations for a start Feb. 20 in the $20 million Saudi Cup.
Hong Kong Selections for Wednesday, February 2, 2021 at Happy Valley.
Delexo lived up to pre-race hype when the Australian 3-year-old won his debut in a five-furlong maiden race at Wyong Racecourse on Jan. 21 by more than 2 3/4 lengths. For his second start, Delexo will be sent to nearby Gosford Racecourse for an appearance in a five-furlong handicap against seven rivals. Once again, Delexo figures to be favored.
