She is the almond of Japan racing’s eye, the big apple, the nuts, and Saturday night in Dubai Almond Eye marked her first step toward taking on all le monde after landing the Group 1, $6 million Dubai Turf at Meydan Racecourse.
With reigning Japanese Horse of the Year Almond Eye racing in Dubai this weekend, Sunday’s Grade 1 Osaka Hai Stakes at Hanshin Racecourse in Japan lacks a standout in a field of 14. Three of the leading contenders will be coming off lengthy layoffs.
Hong Kong bettors were skeptical of Encouraging’s chances when the Australian-bred made the transition from Happy Valley Racecourse to a start in a tougher race at Sha Tin on March 17.
Really, Christophe Lemaire doesn't know where he'll be with Almond Eye a furlong into the $6 million Dubai Turf.
Though X Y Jet has suffered two close losses in the Dubai Golden Shaheen and is a 7-year-old now, trainer Jorge Navarro likes his chances of winning the Group 1, $2.5 million race on Saturday.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong selections and analysis for Sunday, March 31, 2019 - Sha Tin
Champion sprinter Roy H has been withdrawn from Saturday’s Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen because of an injured left-front foot, trainer Peter Miller said early Thursday morning.
Like Winx in Australia, the Japanese filly Almond Eye has captured the imagination of racing fans in her home country.
A year ago the Dubai-based trainer Satish Seemar watched as his horse, North America, lost all chance in the 2018 Dubai World Cup by flubbing the start.
Hong Kong selections for Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - Happy Valley
