The American contingent for the Dubai World Cup card on March 25 at Meydan Racecourse is beginning to take firmer shape, and World Cup favorite Arrogate could have a strong supporting cast joining him in Dubai.
Hong Kong Selections for Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Sha Tin.
Eroico has had a steady ascension in class in all-weather races in Hong Kong in recent months, winning consecutive races on the infield track at Sha Tin. On Wednesday at Sha Tin, Eroico faces a stern test in the $225,489 Egret Handicap at six furlongs on the all-weather surface. To win a third consecutive race, Eroico will carry 132 pounds, the second-highest assignment in the field of 12.
Andrew Hawkins' Hong Kong selections and analysis for Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Helene Paragon and Werther gave trainer John Moore a sweep of the two Group 1 races at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong on Sunday, but one of the winners was a surprise.
Hong Kong selections for Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017
Wet conditions could not prevent Winx from extending her winning streak to 15 races in Saturday’s Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse outside of Sydney, Australia.
Heavy favorites Mubtaahij and Vaziribad both were defeated, but it was a good night Thursday at Meydan Racecourse for Godolphin, which won three races on the card.
Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong, Able Friend will have the fourth start of his comeback in the Group 1 Queen's Silver Cup Jubilee. The 7-year-old gelding will have familiar rivals in the seven-furlong turf race, which is worth $1,288,825.
Andrew Hawkins' Hong Kong selections and analysis for Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017
