Curragh: O'Brien strong in Tattersalls Gold Cup and 1000 Guineas
Surprise, surprise! Aidan O’Brien, Ireland’s leading trainer (if not the world’s) holds a strong hand Sunday in a pair of Group 1 races at The Curragh.
Marcus HershMay 24, 2019
Surprise, surprise! Aidan O’Brien, Ireland’s leading trainer (if not the world’s) holds a strong hand Sunday in a pair of Group 1 races at The Curragh.
They were separated by a head and a nose in the Grade 1 Japanese 2000 Guineas last month, but Saturnalia, Velox, and Danon Kingly are not considered equals in Sunday’s Grade 1 Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse.
Three weeks later than expected, Magna Grecia and Too Darn Hot will meet for the first time in Saturday's Group 1 Irish 2000 Guineas for 3-year-old milers at The Curragh Racecourse in Ireland.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong selections and analysis for Sunday, May 26, 2019 - Sha Tin
Hong Kong selections for Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - Happy Valley
It would be no surprise if Yee Cheong Baby, a first-out winner in Hong Kong, is favored again in his second local start – Wednesday’s $248,432 Suffolk Handicap at six furlongs on turf at Happy Valley.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong selections and analysis for Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Happy Valley.
Loves Only You won her graded stakes debut in Sunday’s Grade 1 Japanese Oaks at Tokyo Racecourse.
Chrono Genesis, third in the Japanese 1000 Guineas on April 7, and Contra Check, the winner of the Grade 3 Flower Cup in March, are the leading contenders in Sunday’s Grade 1 Japanese Oaks at Tokyo Racecourse, a classic race that lacks a standout in a field of 18.
Champion’s Way is unbeaten through five starts, and the manner of his latest wins suggests the streak may continue in Saturday’s $248,417 Sports For All Handicap at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong.