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2024 April
  • Tue, Apr 23, 2024
    Longshot Happy Together takes aim at FWD QEII Cup
    Showers and thunderstorms haven’t dampened the mood of Alexis Badel as he prepares to reunite with Happy Together, an improving son of Dragon Pulse, in the HK$28 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (28 April).
  • Tue, Apr 23, 2024
    Ricky Yiu hopes Nimble Nimbus can advance in FWD QEII Cup
    Nimble Nimbus has been one of this season’s surprise packages and trainer Ricky Yiu is remaining optimistic the Sacred Falls gelding can step it up again when he contests the HK$28 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 28 April.
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    North Bridge seeks first Group 1 triumph
    A six-year-old, North Bridge has been selected to run the HK$28 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) with two fellow Japanese compatriots, Prognosis and Hishi Iguazu, on FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday, 28 April.
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    Ricky Yiu hopes Nimble Nimbus can advance in FWD QEII Cup
    Nimble Nimbus has been one of this season’s surprise packages and trainer Ricky Yiu is remaining optimistic the Sacred Falls gelding can step it up again when he contests the HK$28 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 28 April.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Douglas Whyte poised to snare another Hong Kong milestone
    Revered for his extraordinary exploits as a jockey with a record 13 Hong Kong championships, Douglas Whyte’s famed appetite for achievement is showing no signs of abating as the South African searches for more success at Sha Tin on Saturday (20 April).
  • Thu, Apr 18, 2024
    Legacy grows as Caspar Fownes nets 1,100 Hong Kong wins
    The Fownes name has been synonymous with Hong Kong racing across the past 40-plus years and Caspar, son of former trainer Lawrie, became only the fourth horseman after John Moore (1,735), John Size (1,535) and Tony Cruz (1,502) to reach 1,100 Hong Kong wins on Wednesday night (17 April) at Happy Valley.
  • Wed, Apr 17, 2024
    Boughey out to break new ground with Believing
    George Boughey has quickly established himself as one of the most ambitious trainers on the global stage and the Briton will bid for his own slice of history when saddling Believing for the HK$22 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    TV broadcast of racing programmes and Mark Six draws relocated to Channel 82 from 22 April
    The Hong Kong Jockey Club announces that as a result of Television Broadcasts Limited’s (TVB) new channels arrangement approved by the Communications Authority, with effect from 22 April 2024, TVB Finance, Sports and Information Channel (“FSI”) (Channel 85) will cease operation and all racing programmes and Mark Six draws currently aired on FSI (Channel 85) will be broadcast on Channel 82 (to be renamed as TVB Plus).
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Zac Purton hopeful Raging Blizzard can defy class rise
    Zac Purton is optimistic Raging Blizzard’s uncomplicated racing manners can prove decisive when John Size’s progressive charge tackles the HK$2.84 million Class 2 Jinbao Street Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (14 April).
  • Thu, Apr 11, 2024
    Zac Purton reaches 1,700 Hong Kong win milestone
    Zac Purton’s relentless pursuit of Douglas Whyte’s Hong Kong record of 1,813 wins annexed another important milestone at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (10 April) when the Australian slotted a treble to become only the second jockey to ride 1,700 winners or more in Hong Kong.
  • Wed, Apr 10, 2024
    2024 FWD Champions Day Media Guide available for download at HKJC website
    FWD Champions Day is a highlight of the international horse racing calendar. An emerging wave of talent will square off with Hong Kong’s elite at this year’s FWD Champions Day on Sunday, 28 April at Sha Tin, all vying for a share of the record HK$72 million up for grabs across three stellar Group 1 contests.
  • Mon, Apr 08, 2024
    Billy Lincoln completes autumn hat-trick
    An impressive performance in Saturday’s Stella Artois (1600m) at Pukekohe capped a breakthrough autumn for Billy Lincoln, who has strung together three successive victories over the last five weeks.
  • Sat, Apr 06, 2024
    Hugh Bowman hopes to coax best from Lucky Sweynesse
    Hugh Bowman is optimistic Lucky Sweynesse can atone for a pair of recent Group 1 defeats when the world’s top-rated sprinter contests the HK$5.35 million G2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (7 April).
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    David Hayes double-handed in G2 Sprint Cup
    When Tomodachi Kokoroe arrived in Hong Kong last year, David Hayes harboured modest ambitions with the gelding despite a statistically imposing record in Australia but, such has been speedster’s progress in his new surroundings, he has earned a tilt at Lucky Sweynesse in the HK$5.35 million G2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (7 April).
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Tony Cruz on brink of 1,500 Hong Kong wins after Sha Tin success
    Fresh from G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) success in Dubai on Saturday (30 March) with California Spangle, Tony Cruz stands on the brink of another remarkable Hong Kong milestone after Monta Frutta’s breakthrough success at Sha Tin’s all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night (3 April).
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    David Hayes excited by long-term Little Brose plans
    In the midst of a strong season with 35 wins, David Hayes is looking forward to soon unveiling the Group 1-winning Little Brose, who is expected to undertake one more barrier trial next Tuesday (9 April) at Sha Tin before featuring on race day.
2024 March
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    California Spangle wins G1 Al Quoz Sprint for Cruz, Avdulla
    California Spangle has charged to record-breaking victory in the HK$11.7 million G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m), defeating a world-class field to provide Tony Cruz and Brenton Avdulla with career highlights at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday (30 March).
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Flaming Rabbit bounces back with front-running demolition
    Lyle Hewitson has always been a superb judge of pace and the South African produced a brilliant front-running ride aboard Flaming Rabbit (126lb) to win the HK$3.12 million Class 2 United Alumni Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon (31 March).
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Sight Success thrives ahead of second G1 Al Quoz Sprint assignment
    Chasing his first elite success in the United Arab Emirates, John Size believes Sight Success is reaping the benefits of previously travelling to Dubai as the gelding prepares to tackle the HK$11.7 million Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) at Meydan Racecourse tonight (30 March).
  • Sat, Mar 30, 2024
    Pierre Ng hopes Mugen can excel at 1600m
    A week after almost executing an unconventional win in the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) with Galaxy Patch, Pierre Ng will test Mugen at an unfamiliar distance when the talented sprinter contests the Class 3 United Alumni Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (31 March).
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    Harry Bentley dominates at Happy Valley with treble
    Harry Bentley posted his first treble of the season to dominate at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (27 March) as Tony Cruz laid down a promising marker ahead of California Spangle’s tilt at the G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) in Dubai on Saturday night (30 March).
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    Senor Buscador and Ushba Tesoro revisit thrilling Saudi clash in Dubai World Cup
    America’s Senor Buscador and Japan’s Ushba Tesoro clash again in this weekend’s (30 March) G1 Dubai World Cup (2000m, dirt), five weeks after a whirlwind finish by each horse had resulted in a sensational finale to the US$20 million (approx. HK$156.46 million) G1 Saudi Cup (1800m, dirt), the world’s richest race.
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    Voyage Bubble carries Yiu’s hopes in G1 Dubai Turf
    Aiming to secure a second major success at Meydan Racecourse, Ricky Yiu believes Voyage Bubble has the class and preparation to strongly contend in the HK$39 million G1 Dubai Turf (1800m) on Saturday (30 March).


2024 April
  • Tue, Apr 23, 2024
    Chief Little Rock out to prove staying power
    The Blue Riband Trial at Epsom is the feature race of the day on Tuesday, with Aidan O’Brien’s Chief Little Rock travelling over from Ireland for a tilt at the Listed prize.
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    Heron next for Newmarket winner Kikkuli
    The regally bred Kikkuli will take a step up in class for his next assignment and is expected to line up in the Heron Stakes at Sandown next month.
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    Heron next for Newmarket winner Kikkuli
    The regally bred Kikkuli will take a step up in class for his next assignment and is expected to line up in the Heron Stakes at Sandown next month.
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    Irish Guineas target for Deepone
    Deepone will be targeted at the Irish Guineas, after a disappointing run in the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes over ten furlongs.
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    Irish Guineas target for Deepone
    Deepone will be targeted at the Irish Guineas, after a disappointing run in the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes over ten furlongs.
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
    Esquire springs small Greenham surprise
    Esquire sprung something of a surprise when taking out the Group 3 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at odds of 16/1 for trainer David O'Meara and jockey Danny Tudhope.
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
    Esquire springs small Greenham surprise
    Esquire sprung something of a surprise when taking out the Group 3 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at odds of 16/1 for trainer David O’Meara and jockey Danny Tudhope.
  • Wed, Apr 17, 2024
    Narkez heads strong Andre Fabre raid
    Narkez forms part of a strong Andre Fabre raiding team descending on day two and three of the Craven meeting and will be bidding for glory in the Feilden Stakes on the Rowley Mile.
  • Wed, Apr 17, 2024
    Narkez heads strong Andre Fabre raid
    Narkez forms part of a strong Andre Fabre raiding team descending on day two and three of the Craven meeting and will be bidding for glory in the Feilden Stakes on the Rowley Mile.
  • Wed, Apr 17, 2024
    Quinn confirms plan to remain riding
    Although racecourse gossip suggested Jimmy Quinn was planning to announce his retirement at Newmarket on Tuesday, the senior jockey is aiming to retain his license for at least the remainder of the season.
  • Wed, Apr 17, 2024
    Quinn confirms plan to remain riding
    Although racecourse gossip suggested Jimmy Quinn was planning to announce his retirement at Newmarket on Tuesday, the senior jockey is aiming to retain his license for at least the remainder of the season.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Brighterdaysahead given chasing option
    The regally bred Brighterdaysahead could have chasing on her agenda for next season, after an emphatic victory in the Grade 1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree on Saturday.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Brighterdaysahead given chasing option
    The regally bred Brighterdaysahead could have chasing on her agenda for next season, after an emphatic victory in the Grade 1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree on Saturday.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Jonbon and Shishkin given Punchestown possibilities
    Jonbon’s success in the Grade 1 Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday formed part of an exciting week for trainer Nicky Henderson, who is now looking forward to the season finale at Sandown and the Punchestown Festival.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Jonbon and Shishkin given Punchestown possibilities
    Jonbon’s success in the Grade 1 Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday formed part of an exciting week for trainer Nicky Henderson, who is now looking forward to the season finale at Sandown and the Punchestown Festival.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Brighterdaysahead cruises to Grade 1 glory
    It was an effortless performance from Gordon Elliott’s Brighterdaysahead to take a landmark Grade 1 victory in the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree on Saturday.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Brighterdaysahead cruises to Grade 1 glory
    It was an effortless performance from Gordon Elliott’s Brighterdaysahead to take a landmark Grade 1 victory in the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree on Saturday.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Dancing City relishes Sefton stamina test
    Cheltenham form came to the fore in the Sefton Novices’ Hurdle, as Albert Bartlett third Dancing City reversed the placings with The Jukebox Man to land the Grade 1 stamina test.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Dancing City relishes Sefton stamina test
    Cheltenham form came to the fore in the Sefton Novices’ Hurdle, as Albert Bartlett third Dancing City reversed the placings with The Jukebox Man to land the Grade 1 stamina test.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Jonbon jumps to Melling victory
    Nicky Henderson enjoyed further Grade 1 success at the Aintree Grand National meeting when Jonbon came home strongest of all in the Melling Chase.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Jonbon jumps to Melling victory
    Nicky Henderson enjoyed further Grade 1 success at the Aintree Grand National meeting when Jonbon came home strongest of all in the Melling Chase.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    One-two for McManus in Aintree opener
    It was a one-two for owner JP McManus to start Friday of the Aintree Festival, as Inothewayurthinkin took a comfortable victory over Iroko to land the Grade 1 Mildmay Novices’ Chase.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Etait Temps relishes Manifesto test
    Il Etait Temps relished the return to a longer trip in Aintree’s opening race, the Grade 1 Manifesto Novices’ Chase on Thursday.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    One-two for McManus in Aintree opener
    It was a one-two for owner JP McManus to start Friday of the Aintree Festival, as Inothewayurthinkin took a comfortable victory over Iroko to land the Grade 1 Mildmay Novices’ Chase.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Brennan and O'Brien penalised for schooling in public
    ​​​​​​​Jockey Paddy Brennan and trainer Fergal O'Brien were given an eighteen-day ban and £4,000 fine respectively for the run of Northern Air in the Golf Membership On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle at Wincanton on Monday.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Brennan and O'Brien penalised for schooling in public
    Jockey Paddy Brennan and trainer Fergal O’Brien were given an eighteen-day ban and £4,000 fine respectively for the run of Northern Air in the Golf Membership On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle at Wincanton on Monday.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Il Est Francais suffers shock Auteuil defeat
    Ante-post King George favourite Il Est Francais lost his unbeaten record over fences when trailing home last of five in the Grade 2 Prix Murat at Auteuil on Saturday.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Il Est Francais suffers shock Auteuil defeat
    Ante-post King George favourite Il Est Francais lost his unbeaten record over fences when trailing home last of five in the Grade 2 Prix Murat at Auteuil on Saturday.
  • Sat, Apr 06, 2024
    Exciting entries for opening day of Aintree
    Aintree’s Grand National meeting will open with an exciting renewal of the Grade 1 Aintree Bowl on Thursday, with twelve entries including Cheltenham Gold Cup second Gerri Colombe.
  • Sat, Apr 06, 2024
    Exciting entries for opening day of Aintree
    Aintree’s Grand National meeting will open with an exciting renewal of the Grade 1 Aintree Bowl on Thursday, with twelve entries including Cheltenham Gold Cup second Gerri Colombe.
  • Fri, Apr 05, 2024
    National Stud injects new life into education programme
    The staffing crisis within horseracing remains a constant talking point. Encouraging people to fall in love with the sport is an important stepping stone to solving the problem – yet racing needs to inspire the younger generation to see employment within the industry as a viable and attractive option, especially in the current economic climate.
  • Fri, Apr 05, 2024
    National Stud injects new life into education programme
    The staffing crisis within horseracing remains a constant talking point. Encouraging people to fall in love with the sport is an important stepping stone to solving the problem – yet racing needs to inspire the younger generation to see employment within the industry as a viable and attractive option, especially in the current economic climate.
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Wet forecast causing concerns for Corach Rambler camp
    With the current long-range forecast predicting more rain to hit Aintree in the next week, trainer Lucinda Russell is hoping Corach Rambler’s bid for back-to-back Grand Nationals will not be washed away.
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Wet forecast causing concerns for Corach Rambler camp
    With the current long-range forecast predicting more rain to hit Aintree in the next week, trainer Lucinda Russell is hoping Corach Rambler's bid for back-to-back Grand Nationals will not be washed away.
2024 March
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Tower Of London topples Dubai Gold Cup rivals
    Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore got Dubai World Cup night off to the perfect possible start when Tower Of London came from off the pace to land the Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup.
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Tower Of London topples Dubai Gold Cup rivals
    Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore got Dubai World Cup night off to the perfect possible start when Tower Of London came from off the pace to land the Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup.
  • Sat, Mar 30, 2024
    Cool Cliff produces Cloud Cover to perfection
    Cloud Clover practically came from last to first under an uber-confident Clifford Lee to secure the Bet MGM Fillies’ And Mares’ Championship Handicap at Newcastle.
  • Sat, Mar 30, 2024
    Prydwen masters Marathon rivals
    Prydwen proves much too strong for his rivals in the BetUK All-Weather Championships Marathon Handicap at Newcastle.
  • Sat, Mar 30, 2024
    Prydwen masters Marathon rivals
    Prydwen proves much too strong for his rivals in the BetUK All-Weather Championships Marathon Handicap at Newcastle.
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    BHA clarifies Fox clear to ride in Grand National
    The British Horseracing Authority have confirmed that jockey Derek Fox will not miss the ride on Corach Rambler in the Grand National, despite being referred to Whip Review Committee.
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    BHA clarifies Fox clear to ride in Grand National
    The British Horseracing Authority have confirmed that jockey Derek Fox will not miss the ride on Corach Rambler in the Grand National, despite being referred to Whip Review Committee.


2024 April
  • Tue, Apr 23, 2024
    Acing it back-to-back
    Talented four-year-old Sabah Ace did not let trainer David Kok down after he rushed home late for a last-gasp win in the $70,000 Born To Fly 2014 Stakes, a Class 3 race (1600m) on Sunday.
  • Tue, Apr 23, 2024
    Kosciuszko hands Lerner 200th win in EW Barker
    Singapore’s best galloper Lim’s Kosciuszko dug deep to hold off stablemate Lim’s Saltoro before prevailing in the $150,000 Group 2 EW Barker Trophy (1400m) on Sunday.
  • Tue, Apr 23, 2024
    Wecando proves that he can
    Wecando continued to prove that he still has what it takes despite his age with a gutsy win in the Class 3 – 1020m sprint on the No 2 track at Sungai Besi on Sunday.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Iron Samurai has the fighting edge
    Five year old galloper, Iron Samurai can bounce back on the downgrade when he steps out in the 1020m Class 5 contest at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Lloyd family affair on EW Barker Trophy day
    Zac Lloyd makes his Singapore riding debut on Sunday, with the gun Sydney-based apprentice jockey granted a one-day licence to ride Invincible Tycoon in the $150,000 Group 2 EW Barker Trophy (1400m).
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    SLTC Upgrade its Main Track
    The Selangor Turf Club will close its main track for upgrade and returfing effective 15 April 2024. Following the successful results from the test plot upgrade between 950m to 850m in July last year, the Club will proceed with Phase 1 of upgrading from 550m to the Finishing Post.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Support cast for Lim’s Kosciuszko in EW Barker Trophy
    Trainer Daniel Meagher may hold the ace in the $150,000 Group 2 EW Barker Trophy pack with Lim’s Kosciuszko, but the Australian conditioner has another three cards up his sleeve in the 1400m feature on Sunday.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Ghalib smashes rivals in Kranji Stakes A sprint
    Punters sent the Steven Burridge-trained Ghalib out as the $6 red-hot favourite in the $100,000 Kranji Stakes A race over 1100m Polytrack, and the four-year-old son of I Am Invincible did not disappoint.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Equine Sanctuary Tunku Gold Cup
    The Selangor Turf Club is set to host its first classic race for 2024, the EQUINE SANCTUARY TUNKU GOLD CUP on Sunday, 14 April 2024 offering prize money of RM200,000.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Ghalib and Nunes a winning combination
    Even a cursory glance at the formbook would suggest the Steven Burridge-trained Ghalib is the horse to beat in Saturday’s $100,000 Kranji Stakes A race over 1100m Polytrack.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    J Leck joins SLTC trainers rank
    Singaporean Joseph Leck Kai Jin started his career in the racing industry as a Syce on 3 February 2009 at the Singapore Turf Club under the employment of his uncle, trainer Charles Leck and later moved to work in the stables of Trainer David Kok for 6 years.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Pacific Emperor to reign in Polytrack sprint
    The versatile Pacific Emperor gets back to arguably what he does best when contesting the $100,000 Kranji Stakes A race on the Polytrack over 1100m on Saturday.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Phoenix on fire in KL
    Inform five year old Flaming Phoenix appears on target for the winning hat trick when she steps out in the 1400m Class 4 contest at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Rock N Rolling to further success
    Last start winner ROCK N ROLL is a chance of picking up another Class 5 contest over the 1400m journey this Saturday, ROCK N ROLL closed off from a midfield position before outsprinting his rivals over the 1400m trip here a fortnight ago.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Tunku Gold Cup an open affair
    This year’s RM 200,000 G1 Tunku Gold Cup appears one of the most open for many years with numerous winning chances.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Queiroz Aces at first Singapore Group win
    After nine months of riding at his first overseas venture in Singapore, young Brazilian jockey landed his first Group win aboard Ace Of Diamonds in the $110,000 Group 3 Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint (1200m) on Saturday.
  • Mon, Apr 08, 2024
    Double the joy for Moor on Pacific winners
    Visiting jockey Daniel Moor combined with trainer David Kok and the Pacific Stable for their first hurrah together before snaring a quick double for good measure on Saturday.
  • Sat, Apr 06, 2024
    Moor back on Greatham Boy
    Jockey Daniel Moor will reunite with the Tim Fitzsimmons-trained Greatham Boy in the $110,000 Group 3 Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint (1200m) on Saturday.
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Last Supper freshened up for 3YO Sprint
    Trainer James Peters may have taken the cautious route with Last Supper before the $110,000 Group 3 Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint on Saturday but was hopeful it would be the right one for the 1200m assignment.
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Le Grange confident with 3YO Sprint duo
    With a final field of only nine runners in the Group 3 Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint (1200m) on Saturday, trainer Ricardo Le Grange reckoned both Ace Of Diamonds and Strike Gold have good chances of winning the highlight race.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Back-in-form Awesome Storm just too strong
    With the Tunku Gold Cup just two weeks away, champion sprinter AWESOME STORM has regained his best form just in time to have another success in the 1200m sprint.
  • Mon, Apr 01, 2024
    Dead-heat for 4YOs January and Aniki
    The winning post was looming fast for Aniki but January lunged in time to make it an exciting dead-heat win in the $70,000 Class 3 race (1400m) on Saturday.
  • Mon, Apr 01, 2024
    Three on the trot for Makin
    The Steven Burridge-trained Makin continued his stellar run of form after he took out the $85,000 Class 2 race (1600m) on Saturday.
2024 March
  • Sat, Mar 30, 2024
    Starlight to shine in KL
    Promising three year old, STARLIGHT GLIMMER appears on track for successive victories when he lines up in the 1175m Class 4 contest at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.


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2024 April
  • Tue, Apr 23, 2024
    Lightning Jack ready to strike in ANZAC Mile
    Riverton galloper Lightning Jack will aim for back-to-back victories on his adopted home track of Otaki on Thursday when contesting the Listed ANZAC Mile (1600m).
  • Tue, Apr 23, 2024
    Patience pays off with foundation mare
    November Rain was a standout filly for Matthew Goodson and Dianna Perron, but she has proven to be a test of patience as a broodmare for the husband-and-wife duo, which was rewarded on Saturday through the deeds of her daughter No Rain Ever.
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    Allpress delivers another milestone moment for Pitman
    A week after becoming only the second New Zealand trainer to reach 2000 wins, South Island racing icon Michael Pitman teamed up with jockey Lisa Allpress to celebrate another notable milestone in Saturday’s Avon City Ford Rating 75 (2600m) at Riccarton.
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
    Ellerslie win puts black type on blueblood’s radar
    Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman will look to add black type to Russian Satire’s outstanding pedigree page after a last-to-first win in Saturday’s Auckland Co-Op Taxis (1500m) at Ellerslie.
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
    Green Luck reigns supreme in Canterbury Gold Cup
    The trend of big wins for lower-profile stables during Riccarton’s autumn carnival continued in the Gr.3 Coca-Cola Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) on Saturday, where well-travelled veteran Green Luck delivered a career highlight for Timaru trainer Stephanie Faulkner.
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
    Magical finish secures Championship Stakes
    Underrated three-year-old filly Moonlight Magic employed a barnstorming finish from last to secure a valuable stakes victory when she captured the Gr.3 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes (2100m) at Ellerslie in spectacular fashion.
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
    No Rain Ever too strong in Warstep Stakes
    Central Districts filly No Rain Ever bounced back from an uncharacteristically poor performance seven days ago at Riccarton to secure a hard fought stakes victory when taking out the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes (2000m).
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
    Sacred Satono impresses at Ellerslie
    Class galloper Sacred Satono put his name firmly in the frame for a proposed Queensland Winter Carnival venture when he kicked off a new campaign with an impressive victory at Ellerslie in the opening event, the Barfoot & Thompson 1200.
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
    Southern raid produces black-type gold for Sassy Merlot
    An autumn trip to Canterbury has turned out to be career-defining for Matamata mare Sassy Merlot, who added a valuable black-type win to her record in Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    CD gelding could be setting sail for Australia
    Sailor Jack ended his campaign on a winning note at Waverley on Thursday and now the four-win gelding could be set to further his career in Australia next year if everything goes to plan.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Fitness in mind for Harry’s season opener
    Gail Temperton is hoping her promising hurdler Harry Harrison can gain valuable fitness ahead of an exciting season with a resuming run in the Chillco (2850m) on Sunday at Hawera.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Glimmer shines at Waverley on debut
    Local trainer Rosie Gibbs made a welcome return to the winner’s stall following Glimmer’s commanding debut performance in the Treadwell Gordon 1200 at Waverley on Thursday.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Kennedy brings up 100 wins for the season
    Premiership-leading jockey Warren Kennedy was the first to crack the 100-win mark for the season at Matamata on Friday when guiding Lightning Dream to victory in the Auto Super Shoppe Matamata 1600.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Marsh to continue autumn two-year-old trend
    Stephen Marsh has made a habit of excelling at this stage of the season with his emerging two-year-old talent, and the Cambridge trainer is hoping to continue that trend in Saturday’s Listed TAB Star Way Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    Patterson looks to add to black-type haul
    Robbie Patterson has already won twice as many Group and Listed races in 2023-24 as any other season in his career, and the New Plymouth trainer has three chances to add to that tally at Riccarton on Saturday.
  • Wed, Apr 17, 2024
    Zaila set to resume at Ellerslie
    Group Two performer Zaila was in a purple patch of form late last year and trainer Kylie Hoskin is hoping she can pick up where she left off when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Champion jumper set to resume
    New Zealand’s reigning Champion Jumper, West Coast, is set to resume at Waverley on Thursday and trainer Mark Oulaghan has a plethora of options ahead of him this season with the eight-year-old gelding.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Epee Beel adds to Monovale success
    Epee Beel’s victory in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton was a welcome result for breeder Monovale Farm.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Memorable week for Elsdon Park
    Matamata thoroughbred nursery Elsdon Park have had a memorable week in Sydney with the progeny of young broodmare Daniela’s Magic, culminating in stakes success at Randwick on Saturday.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Orchestral heads to paddock after top campaign
    Orchestral has returned to New Zealand after a sensational campaign, which culminated in a bold effort for third in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Paddock pick coming up trumps
    Promising youngster Renovations is further vindication of Cody Cole’s eye for young thoroughbred talent.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Regally-bred colt to make debut at Rotorua
    Regally-bred colt Magice has plenty of pressure to live up to his family name, but he will begin that challenge when he makes his debut in the Arawa Park Hotel 2YO 1150 at Rotorua on Wednesday.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Surgenor set to unveil exciting juvenile
    Joanne Surgenor had plenty of success a couple of seasons ago with multiple Group Two winner Showoroses, and now she is set to unveil a close relative that she believes has just as much talent.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Pride Of Jenni steals Queen Elizabeth show
    On a day of great racing at Randwick, bonny Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni was the undoubted star with her dashing display to win the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) under another daring Declan Bates ride.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Star Shadow makes impressive debut
    Two-year-old filly Star Shadow made an impressive winning debut at Otaki when she came from last on the home corner to take out the McMillan Equine Feeds 2YO (1300m).
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    War Machine provides tonic for Moroney stable
    A tough week for Ballymore Stables ended on a positive note after New Zealand-bred three-year-old War Machine ran away with the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday under the guidance of Jordan Childs.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Winning homecoming for Mr Mojo Risin’
    Talented four-year-old Mr Mojo Risin’ has recently returned home after a successful stint in Melbourne, and he has wasted no time in making his mark on a New Zealand racetrack.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Epee Beel brings up special milestone for Pitman
    Underrated filly Epee Beel claimed her first career stakes victory in the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, and in doing so brought up a special milestone for co-trainer Michael Pitman as she became winner number 2000 in New Zealand for the Riccarton maestro.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Millar savours special win in Hawke’s Bay Cup
    New Plymouth trainer Janelle Millar secured the seventh black-type win of her career in Saturday’s Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) at Otaki, and this one meant more than most.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Nucleozor delivers ninth Welcome Stakes for Te Akau
    The Listed Riccarton Park Function Centre Welcome Stakes (1000m) has been moved to a new position on the South Island’s racing calendar, but its first autumn running at Riccarton on Saturday brought no change to Te Akau Racing’s dominance of the two-year-old feature.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Panic continues Freedman’s winning roll
    The in-form stable of Michael Freedman notched another stakes success during the Championships when Panic scored a narrow victory in the Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Wonderful result for Mynott at Otaki
    If ever a horse deserved a big race victory it is the consistent sprinter Imwonderfultonight, and the mare got that result at Otaki on Saturday when she took out the Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m).
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Atishu to sign off with Group One title defence
    After 10 wins, more than $4 million in stakes and three seasons of putting Go Racing’s name in lights in Australia, the Kiwi syndicators’ remarkable ride with Atishu is set to come to an end in Saturday’s Gr.1 Queen of the Turf (1600m) at Randwick.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Pitman eyes landmark Saturday at Riccarton
    Having already secured a special place in South Island racing history through a career spanning more than four decades, it would be fitting for Riccarton trainer Michael Pitman to take a share of the spotlight during an exciting raceday on his home track on Saturday.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Te Akau Racing welcoming Riccarton challenge
    With the curtain coming down on the racing career of Te Akau Racing’s 10-time Group One winner Imperatriz yesterday, they are now looking forward to unveiling their next future star, which could very well come at Riccarton on Saturday.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    3YO out to prove distance credentials
    Talented filly No Rain Ever has yet to fully convince connections that she can be effective over more ground, and she will have the opportunity to bury any doubts on that score at Riccarton.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Imperatriz retired
    Australasia’s darling of the turf, Imperatriz, has been retired from racing.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Mahrajaan vying for Cups hat-trick
    He’s captured two of New Zealand’s biggest staying scalps and now Cambridge gelding Mahrajaan has crossed the Tasman to try and assert his dominance in Australia.
  • Wed, Apr 10, 2024
    Brisbane on radar of talented sprinting mare
    A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for progressive mare Imwonderfultonight and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend.
  • Wed, Apr 10, 2024
    Miss Pearl a family affair
    Ascot Park trainer Tommy Beckett has had plenty of highlights in his three decades of training, but the pinnacle came a fortnight ago when Miss Pearl won at Riverton.
  • Wed, Apr 10, 2024
    Turner looking to plunder Canterbury spoils
    Riverton trainer Ebony Turner had intended on having a two-pronged attack in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton, but she is happy to just have the sole representative in Caffeinated following the recent sale of her stable star Drakaina.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Blandford family full of stakes success stories
    An investment in an English mare more than 30 years ago is continuing to reward Blandford Lodge, with a homebred descendant successful on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Dennis bookends home meeting
    Ascot Park trainer Robert Dennis continued his good run of form at his home track on Sunday, securing a winning double and bookending the eight-race meeting in the process.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Derby path continues for Antrim Coast
    Antrim Coast continued his upward Derby trajectory on Saturday, despite having to settle for second in the Listed Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Queensland still a possibility for La Crique
    Dual Group One winner La Crique has certainly been a test of patience for trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander, with the couple faced with their sternest test with the mare in the last couple of weeks.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Stellar month for Temperton
    Manawatu horsewoman Gail Temperton has experienced a stellar month, which got even better on Saturday when her homebred mare Royal Flower attained black-type when placing in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2100m) at Trentham.
  • Mon, Apr 08, 2024
    Rudyard successful in dramatic finish at Pukekohe
    Progressive galloper Rudyard has another victory to add to the win column in his career record after a dramatic finish to the feature race at Pukekohe on Saturday, the Dunstan Horsefeeds 1300 (1300m).
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Favorite prevails in Breeders’ Stakes
    Fresh from an incredible interstate double in Australia last weekend with Orchestral and Mark Twain, the Roger James and Robert Wellwood stable picked up another black-type feature in New Zealand this time when race favourite Apostrophe ($3.50) claimed victory in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2100m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Flying Handicap caps huge day for Pinn
    Jockey Wiremu Pinn put the icing on the cake of his most successful day in the saddle when he guided Bradman to an upset victory in the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Nereus rises to Awapuni Gold Cup challenge
    Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray continued an outstanding season with their stayers when up-and-coming star Nereus powered home to win the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Ormsby strikes again with Classic upset
    Waikato horseman Chad Ormsby is making a habit of landing major prizes at Trentham with three-year-olds that he was unable to sell at the Ready to Run Sale.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Te Akau Racing strike in Sires’ Produce Stakes
    Te Akau Racing produced the goods once again in a major two-year-old event when the highly touted Move To Strike came with a powerful late burst to capture the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham.
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Arby back to chase second Manawatu crown
    A year after his triumph in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2100m), classy four-year-old Arby will chase another feature on Manawatu’s feature day, the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m).
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Moor back on Greatham Boy
    Jockey Daniel Moor will reunite with the Tim Fitzsimmons-trained Greatham Boy in the $110,000 Group 3 Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint (1200m) on Saturday.
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Three-pronged Flying Handicap defence for Sharrock
    New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will saddle three runners in his bid for back-to-back victories in the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Domain Ace dominates on debut
    Domain Ace may find himself back on a truck to the Central Districts chasing Group One glory this weekend, after an impressive debut win at Otaki.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Group One-winning trainer back in the winner’s circle
    Group One-winning trainer Cydne Evans recorded her first win since moving to Waverley three years ago when Stringline took out the Riverstone Café Handicap (2100m) at Otaki on Monday in the hands of Kozzi Asano.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Lovelock causes upset in Riverton feature
    Rank outsider Lovelock turned the formbook upside down when he bolted away with the Riverton Rural Transport Highway Stakes (2147m), the feature flat event at Riverton on Easter Monday.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Pitman stable quinella opening event at Riverton
    A rails-hugging ride by Kavish Chowdhoory paved the way for the visiting Michael and Matthew Pitman stable to quinella the opening event on the second day of the annual Riverton Easter Carnival.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Stakes assignment looming for Adannaya
    Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson will head south to Ashburton with a dozen runners on Thursday, including last start winner Adannaya, who is readying for a stakes assignment.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Town Cryer set to be in full voice in spring
    Town Cryer has enjoyed a standout season for trainer Roydon Bergeron and is now enjoying some well-deserved time in the paddock ahead of what could be a lucrative spring campaign.
  • Mon, Apr 01, 2024
    Australian import set for New Zealand debut at Otaki
    Levin trainer Ilone Kelly will unveil an intriguing new addition to her stable when the well-related Linara makes his New Zealand debut in Monday’s McMillan Equine Feeds Maiden (1100m) at Otaki.
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  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Belclare goes back-to-back in Breeders’ Stakes
    Perennially under-rated mare Belclare had a richly deserved day in the Ellerslie sun on Saturday, bringing her high-class New Zealand racing career to a close with a successful defence of her title in the Gr.1 NZEA New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Miss Pearl follows in dam’s footsteps
    A daughter of two-time Riverton Cup (2147m) winner Miss Three Stars lined up on the same raceday on Saturday for the same trainer and jockey, delivering a major victory of her own in the Bupa Care Services Francolin Stakes (1400m).
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Nepheti back to winning form at Ellerslie
    A drop back in distance paid dividends for progressive filly Nepheti when she bounced back to winning form at Ellerslie in a three-year-old 1400m contest.
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Prince Alby reigns in Riverton Cup
    Race favourite Prince Alby carried the hopes of the locals in Saturday’s Kennedy Building Riverton Cup (2147m), and he didn’t let anyone down as he ground out a terrific victory in the feature event on the day.
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    Marsh takes two shots at Pearl Series Final
    Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is giving two sets of connections the opportunity to claim a lucrative payday in Saturday’s Entain-NZB Insurance Pearl Series Final (1400m) at Ellerslie.
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    Riverton rain posing split fortunes for Beck
    A rain-affected Riverton track poses both positives and negatives for Leda Beck, as she prepares one of the leading contenders for the Bupa Care Services Francolin Stakes (1400m).
  • Thu, Mar 28, 2024
    Sea Shepherd looking to get back on course
    Sea Shepherd was in unchartered waters at the start of the season, having a spate of subpar unplaced runs, and trainer Sabin Kirkland is hoping to get his gelding back on course this weekend.


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  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    And in America
    Not long until the Kentucky Derby and some of the runners already at Churchill Downs.
  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024
    In America this weekend
    There are two Gr2 races of interest – one at Oaklawn on dirt and one at Keeneland on turf.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Hong Kong Sunday
    Race 8 is a Class 2 over 1200m and the highlight of the afternoon.
  • Mon, Apr 08, 2024
    The Oka Sho weekend
    Surrounded by cherry blossoms all the tracks looked like they had just featured in a tourism publicity shot.
  • Sat, Apr 06, 2024
    Double G2 Day at Sha Tin
    The Sprint Cup and the Chairman's Trophy come at races 7 and 8 on Sunday's card.
2024 March
  • Thu, Mar 28, 2024
    Notes from Meydan Wednesday
    There are 23 Japanese runners here and most if not all were on the track at 5 a.m. this morning.


2024 April
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    Global Hit overhauls Tuhonui Banseok in final stride to claim YTN Cup
    Tuhonui Banseok put up a valiant defence of his title, but Global Hit ultimately wrested it away from him with a last gasp drive to win the YTN Cup (2000M KOR-G3), the second leg of the Stayer Series, in the very final stride at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday afternoon.
  • Mon, Apr 22, 2024
    Global Hit Overhauls Tuhonui Banseok in Final Stride to Claim YTN Cup
    Tuhonui Banseok put up a valiant defence of his title, but Global Hit ultimately wrested it away from him with a last gasp drive to win the YTN Cup (1 1/4M KOR-G3), the second leg of the Stayer Series, in the very final stride at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday afternoon.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    BEOLMAUI STAR PUTS STARTING AND DUBAI WOES BEHIND HIM IN SBS SPORTS SPRINT TRIUMPH
    It was always going to be about the start for Beolmaui Star. At Seoul Racecourse on Sunday afternoon (U.S. Saturday night), the five-year-old shrugged off his recent gate woes to begin beautifully and cross to the lead and then proceeded to make every post the proverbial winning post in the SBS Sports Sprint (1200M KOR-G3) at Seoul Racecourse.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Something Lost and Raon The Point Can Confirm Next Generation's Dominance in SBS Sports Sprint
    When the four-year-old pair of Raon The Point and Something Lost flashed to the front in the final furlong of the Busan Ilbo Sprint a month ago, it seemed to show a generational change was finally taking place among the one turn elite. At Seoul on Sunday, they have to opportunity to confirm it as a full field of sixteen line up for the SBS Sports Sprint (6f KOR-G3), the second leg of the Sprint Series.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Success Baekpa swoops to win KRA Cup Mile
    If there is to be a Triple Crown winner this year, his name will be Success Baekpa after the Min Jang-gi trained colt roared home late to sweep past Nice Time to claim the first jewel, the KRA Cup Mile (1600M KOR-G2) at Busan Racecourse on Sunday afternoon.
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