The Prix de Diane – the French Oaks – is among the few Group 1 races in Europe that have eluded trainer Aidan O'Brien, and while the O'Brien-trained Happily is the second choice in early betting to capture the Prix de Diane on Sunday at Chantilly, it's fair to wonder if O'Brien will have to wait at least another year for this prize.
Royal Ascot fever is breaking out all over America. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, a traditionalist whom you might think immune to such a syndrome, has caught a mild case. The germ has extended its reach so far that trainer Tim Glyshaw, often found at Indiana Grand at this time of year, was in England this week being fitted for appropriate race-going attire, including, of course, the traditional Ascot hat.
Hong Kong selections for Saturday, June 16, 2018 - Sha Tin
Zac Purton is back aboard Simply Brilliant in Saturday’s $236,975 Lung Mun Road Handicap at a mile on turf at Sha Tin.
Andrew Hawkins' Hong Kong selections and analysis for Saturday, June 16, 2018 - Sha Tin
With the Hong Kong racing scene still reeling from the news that champion jockey Joao Moreira will leave the jurisdiction for Japan following this season, Hot King Prawn will try to reel off another win in the featured Wong Nai Chung Gap Handicap at Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday night.
Hong Kong selections for Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - Happy Valley
Andrew Hawkins' Hong Kong selections and analysis for Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - Happy Valley
Hong Kong selections for Sunday, June 10, 2018 - Sha Tin
Andrew Hawkins' Hong Kong selections and analysis for Sunday, June 10, 2018 - Sha Tin
