Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:01

Ghaiyyath to run on Saturday in Irish Champion

Erika Rasmussen/Dubai Racing Club
Ghaiyyath rolled to an 8 1/2-length victory in Thursday's Group 3 Dubai Millennium Stakes.

Ghaiyyath is an intended runner Saturday at Leopardstown in the Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes, his connections announced Tuesday.

The highest rated horse in the world this year, Ghaiyyath will ship to Ireland his weekend to start favored in the 1 1/4-mile fixture provided he works well Wednesday, said Charley Appleby, who trains Ghaiyyath for Godolphin.

Mon, 09/07/2020 - 18:38

Hong Kong: Lightning Steed can begin Happy Valley season at fair price; gets significant weight concession

In terms of quality, it’s a quiet start to the Happy Valley phase of the 2020-2021 Hong Kong racing season.

Three Class 3 handicaps for horses rated 80-60 finish off an eight-race Happy Valley program on Wednesday, the second card of the new Hong Kong season following Sunday’s races at Sha Tin. Races 7 and 8 are carded at 1,200 meters, while race 6 is at 1,650 meters, one lap around the irregular Happy Valley course.

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Mon, 09/07/2020 - 15:19

Sapphire Clown sharp for Wednesday's Sandown feature

With any luck, Sapphire Clown would be sporting a two-race winning streak in advance of a start in a five-furlong handicap at Sandown Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday.

Bred and initially raced in New Zealand, Sapphire Clown won his second start in Australia in a handicap at 5 1/2 furlongs at Scone Racecourse on July 26 and was beaten a nose in a five-furlong handicap at Sandown on Aug. 26, closing from last in a field of eight as the 3-1 second choice.

Mon, 09/07/2020 - 09:16

Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, September 9, 2020

HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, September 9, 2020)

Sat, 09/05/2020 - 11:26

Hong Kong selections for Sunday, September 6, 2020

Paul Lally:

R1 10-5-1-3

R2 9-11-5-1

R3 8-4-11-5

R4 4-3-2-5

R5 4-6-1-2

R6 4-2-3-10

R7 11-6-5-7

R8 10-5-7-11

R9 6-4-3-9

R10 8-5-7-1

Best Bet R8 N10 Computer Patch

Longshot R9 N6 Uncle Steve

Play qqp R8 5-7-10

 

Mark McNamara:

R1 – 3.5.11.10

R2 – 4.11.7.1.

R3 – 8.2.11.13

R4 – 2.3.4.13

R5  - 4.9.2.6

R6 – 4.3.2.10

R7 – 6.5.7.11

R8 – 10.2.6.3

R9 – 4.1.10.3

R10 – 7.8.1.5

Best Bet R3 N8 Hero Star

Fri, 09/04/2020 - 15:00

Australia: Deep Dive can challenge Proper Rogue but must draw in from also-eligible list

A glance at late scratches for Sunday’s eighth race at Geelong Racecourse in Australia is vital in finalizing selections in the six-furlong handicap.

The race drew a field of 16, but will have a safety limit of 14 runners. Deep Dive, a winner of his last two starts, is stuck on the also-eligible list and would alter the betting significantly if he can draw into the field.

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Fri, 09/04/2020 - 14:16

Breeders' Cup Mile prospects fill Prix du Moulin field

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Circus Maximum (right) outduels Terebellum to win the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday at Royal Ascot.

Sunday’s Group 1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp could, among other things, be a preview of the Breeders’ Cup Mile.

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 16:32

Surprise Baby begins road to Melbourne Cup

On Nov. 3 a very important contest will gain worldwide attention. The Melbourne Cup will be run at Flemington Racecourse in Australia.

The prep races are underway on the Australian racing calendar, notably Saturday’s Group 2 Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Surprise Baby, fifth by less than a length in the 2019 Melbourne Cup, will have his 2020 debut in the one-mile race.

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 14:40

2020-2021 Hong Kong racing season gets started

Hong Kong Jockey Club
The Hong Kong 2020-21 racing season gets under way on Sunday with a card at Sha Tin.

It’s been a rough year in Hong Kong – social unrest, COVID-19, unsettled governance – but racing goes on, and the 2020-2021 Hong Kong racing season begins Sunday at Sha Tin with a 10-race program.