Al Boum Photo became the second horse to win consecutive runnings of the Grade 1 Cheltenham Gold Cup in this century with a patient ride from jockey Paul Townend at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday.
Hong Kong selections for Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Sha Tin.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong selections and analysis for Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Sha Tin.
When Harmony Victory won for the first time in six starts in a minor handicap at Happy Valley in February, the gelding raced closer to the pace than his typical stalking style.The same scenario may unfold in Saturday’s Lung Cheung Handicap at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong. Harmony Victory should have a pace to follow from speedy runners such as Ka Ying Star, Encouraging and Good Standing.
Al Boum Photo ended a career-long drought for top Irish trainer Willie Mullins with a 12-1 upset win in the Grade 1 Cheltenham Gold Cup at Cheltenham Racecourse in 2019. The 63-year-old trainer may have another Gold Cup trophy to take home Friday.
Alligator Blood, the Australian 3-year-old, is unbeaten in five starts since October. The winning streak has made Alligator Blood quite popular with voters, at least those who follow racing in Australia. When a public ballot was held to partially determine the field for Saturday’s $3.26 million All-Star Mile at Caulfield Racecourse near Melbourne, Alligator Blood won the “election” with more than 18,000 votes.
Paisley Park is an immensely popular 8-year-old gelding, who just happens to be brilliant at running three-mile races over hurdles. Thursday, Paisley Park is expected to display that ability in the Grade 1 Stayers’ Hurdle at three miles at Cheltenham Racecourse
Hong Kong selections for Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Happy Valley.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong selections and analysis for Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Happy Valley.
Super Saturday at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai was run without fans in attendance, owing to coronavirus concerns, and came a week after the inaugural Saudi Cup, which sucked away some high-level talent that in previous years might’ve raced at Meydan. Yet the seven-race program on Saturday still produced a series of eye-catching performances.
