Champion British jockey Ryan Moore believes Magical is primed to forge rare new territory for Aidan O’Brien in the HK$28 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m) when the Irish globe-trotter vies for an eighth G1.
Two starts into her career, Shamani is attracting attention in Australia. After finishing third in her debut in October, Shamani was the 9-5 winner as the favorite of a maiden race at Wyong Racecourse on Nov. 26. The 4-year-old Southern Hemisphere filly is likely to be a slightly better price when she has her debut against winners in a one-mile handicap at Wyong on Thursday.
Exultant is already proven as one of the best stayers Hong Kong has ever produced but this Sunday (13 December) at Sha Tin he has the chance of creating a significant slice of history by becoming the first locally-trained dual winner of the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m).
Rising British star Tom Marquand will use vital experience gleaned on tight-turning tracks in England and Australia to offset a lack of familiarity with Happy Valley’s famed contours when he tackles the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship on Wednesday, 9 December.
Hong Kong Selections for Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Happy Valley.
The horses look about standard for a Wednesday night racing program at Happy Valley. The jockeys do not. This is the annual International Jockeys Challenge card, a fixture of the Hong Kong International Races week.
The New Zealand-bred gelding Gunaluva will have a weight advantage on his main rivals in a handicap at 1 1/2 miles at Warwick Farm Racecourse in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday.
Chad Schofield has the chance of producing a significant piece of history this Sunday (9 December) at Sha Tin when he partners Rattan with the hope of joining his father Glyn on the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) honour roll, which would be a Hong Kong first.
Joao Moreira predicts a galaxy of international star jockeys will swiftly adapt to Happy Valley’s unique contours as 12 of the world’s best riders vie for LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship glory on Wednesday 9 December.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Happy Valley.
