The mile of Hong Kong’s 4-year-old classic series’ first leg was too short for him, and the 1800 meters of the Classic Cup was better, but Exultant is back at what appears to be his best distance, 2000 meters, in Sunday's $2.3 million Hong Kong Derby.
The duel on the front between Native River and Might Bite in Friday’s Grade 1 Cheltenham Gold Cup turned into a private race in the historic steeplechase in the west of England.
Andrew Hawkins' Hong Kong selections and analysis for Sunday, March 18, 2018 - Sha Tin
The antics that nearly cost Might Bite a win in the Grade 1 RSA Novices' Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse last year have been largely absent during the current steeplechase season in England.
The aging geldings Cue Card and The New One have had a near constant presence at the National Hunt festival at Cheltenham this decade. Both have run a six times at this four-day meeting for chasers and hurdlers, and each has won at least one Grade 1 race.
Hong Kong selections for Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - Happy Valley
Circuit Glory is going across town and down in class seeking his first win in Hong Kong.
A foot scare earlier this week may be the only thing that can derail Altior in Wednesday’s Grade 1 Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Andrew Hawkins' Hong Kong selections and analysis for Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - Happy Valley
Buveur d’Air has been unbeatable in England's leading hurdle races for more than a year. Recent history may be the only thing that can prevent the talented 7-year-old from winning the Grade 1 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse for the second consecutive year Tuesday.
