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Aust-Bred King Cugat Son Wins Macau Gr2
Monday 06, February 2012
In Macau, King Cugat added a group success when Australian-bred 5YO gelding Dr Sweet won the HK$700,000 (A$88,000) Gr2 Spring Trophy (1400m) at Taipa
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Monday 06, February 2012
Also in Macau, 3 other Australian-bred horses (in addition to Dr Sweet) scored at Taipa:
9 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 06, February 2012
In Singapore, 9 Australian-bred horses scored at Kranji:
Dave Mee Purchases Lot 820 at Karaka
Friday 03, February 2012
Dave Mee, representing a long standing HK client secured lot 820 (Iffraj x Kerfuffle (Kaapstad)) for $85,000 on day 4 of the Karaka Sales Series
Aust Night Meetings In "Push To Asian Racing League"
Friday 03, February 2012
With the Australian Turf Club hosting the 6th of 8 scheduled 2011-2012 Sydney night race meetings at Canterbury Park tonight, Racing NSW chief executive Peter V'landys told The Daily Telegraph "there was a need to reinvent night racing". V'landys declared:
Dave Mee at NZ Karaka Sales 2012
Monday 30, January 2012
Dave Mee at Asian Racehorse Sales will be in attendance at the NZ Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sales Series at from Jan 31 - Feb 4th
9 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 30, January 2012
In Singapore, 9 Australian-bred horses scored at Kranji:
Linton Sold To Mystery International Buyer
Monday 30, January 2012
A “mysterious, well-heeled international racing enthusiast has purchased Lloyd Williams' talented stayer Linton” reported The Herald-Sun. John Sadler said the owner purchased dual Gr2-winning 5YO gelding Linton (Galileo “in a one off deal to race both in Australia & Dubai”.
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 30, January 2012
5 yr old Gelding Wealthy Boy, formerly Gold Vasse, was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa for trainer Joe Lau
Catbird Adds Singapore Gr3
Thursday 26, January 2012
In Singapore on Tuesday, ill-fated Yarraman Park sire Catbird (Danehill) added a group success when Aust-bred 4YO gelding Tenzing scored by a head in the S$200,000 (A$160,000) Gr3 Fortune Bowl Handicap (2000m) at Kranji.
Singapore Winner for Asian Racehorse Sales
Wednesday 25, January 2012
Aserious was purchased by Asian Racehore Sales and had his 4th win on Tuesday at Kranji for trainer Leticia Dragon
HK 7 Figure Bid For Hot Snitzel Rejected
Wednesday 25, January 2012
Triple Crown Syndications spokesman Chris Ward confirmed Gr2-winning & Gr1-placed 3YO gelding Hot Snitzel (Snitzel) is scheduled to resume in the Gr2 Royal Sovereign Stakes at W Farm next month “after connections rejected a near 7-figure offer from HK interests”
Orfevre Collects Japan 2011 Horse-Of-Year
Tuesday 24, January 2012
In Japan overnight, triple Crown-winning 3YO colt Orfevre (Stay Gold-Oriental Art, by Mejiro Mc Queen) was named Japan’s 2011 Horse-Of-The-Year (collecting 284 of the 285 votes) at the 2011 JRA Awards
5 Aust-Bred winners in Malaysia
Tuesday 24, January 2012
In Malaysia yesterday, 5 Australian-bred horses scored at Selangor:
HK Winner for Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 23, January 2012
Go Baby Go - formerly Dap King, was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Sha Tin on Sunday night for trainer Dennis Yip
4 Other Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Monday 23, January 2012
In Hong Kong, 5 Australian-bred horses scored at Sha Tin
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Monday 23, January 2012
In Macau, 4 Australian-bred horses scored at Taipa:
7 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 23, January 2012
In Singapore, 7 Australian-bred horses scored at Kranji:
Aust-Bred Redoute's Choice Son Wins Dubai Gr3
Friday 13, January 2012
In the UAE overnight, Redoute's Choice added a group success when Sheikh Mohammed'S globe-trotting Australian-bred 5YO entire Musir (Redoute's Choice-Dizzy De Lago, by Encosta De Lago) scored a 3-lengths victory in the US$200,000 Gr3 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 (1600m on all-weather) at Meydan in Dubai.
Aust-Bred Stratum Colt Wins UAE 2000 Guineas Trial
Friday 13, January 2012
Also in Dubai overnight, Aust-bred 3YO colt Dark Matter (Stratum) won the US$50,000 UAE 2000 Guineas Trial (1400m on all-wether) at Meydan for Singapore-based Australian trainer Steven Burridge
Better Be The One on song as Dubai date nears
Wednesday 11, January 2012
Trainer Michael Freedman has barely dropped his suitcases from his Canadian winter holidays that things have already hotted up for him at Kranji.
Singapore has nine in World Rankings
Wednesday 11, January 2012
With a rating of 125, champion sprinter Rocket Man remains the second highest rated sprinter in the world on the recently published World Thoroughbred Rankings for 2011 behind Black Caviar
Group 2 Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Tuesday 10, January 2012
Aust-bred 4 yr Elderly Paradise (Danewin) was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won the Macau Winter Tropy (Gr 2) at Taipa during the weekend
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Tuesday 10, January 2012
5yr old gelding Turquoise Dragon (Sequalo) was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won over 1200m at Taipa during the weekend.
Purton sets the pace at Sha Tin
Monday 09, January 2012
Australian rider Zac Purton continued his strong showing in the Hong Kong racing season after posting a winning treble at Sunday's Sha Tin meeting.
Beasley riding on crest of a wave
Monday 09, January 2012
Jockey Danny Beasley is enjoying one of his best starts in Singapore as he brought up his 2012 score to six wins at only the third meeting of the season to sit on top of the leaderboard.
Cool ride by 'Willy' Tan gets Mr Big home
Monday 09, January 2012
Top sprinter Mr Big showed his class with a smart win in the $75,000 Kranji Stakes C race over 1000m on Polytrack on Sunday.
Flying Fulton too good in New Year Cup
Wednesday 04, January 2012
The reuniting of the old firm of trainer Mark Walker and jockey Opie Bosson bore instant results when they took out the headline act of the New Year’s Day meeting, the $200,000 Gr 3 New Year Cup (1900m), with Flying Fulton.
Dave Mee Purchases Lot 820 at Karaka
Tuesday 03, January 2012
Dave Mee, representing a long standing HK client secured lot 820 (Iffraj x Kerfuffle (Kaapstad)) for $85,000 on day 4 of the Karaka Sales Series
Dave Mee Purchases Lot 820 at Karaka
Tuesday 03, January 2012
Dave Mee, representing a long standing HK client secured lot 820 (Iffraj x Kerfuffle (Kaapstad)) for $85,000 on day 4 of the Karaka Sales Series
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 22, December 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 4 Australian-bred horses scored at Happy Valley:
Commands Not Shuttling To Japan
Thursday 22, December 2011
Darley announced stud fees for its 5 stallions that will stand in Japan for the 2012 breeding season, with Aust-based stallion Commands (Danehill) not on the list for next year (after shuttling to Japan in 2010 & 2011).
Uate Sold To Race In Singapore
Wednesday 21, December 2011
Gr3-winning & Gr1-placed 3YO colt Uate (Ad Valorem-Long Walk, by Over) has reportedly been sold privately to continue his racing career in Singapore
$2m+ Offer For Manawanui Rejected
Tuesday 20, December 2011
Trainer Ron Leemon "has revealed Manawanui's owners have just rejected a massive $2 million-plus offer to sell their star 3YO"
Unusual Suspect Aimed At Dubai Carnival
Tuesday 20, December 2011
Part-owner Peter Lord confirmed trainer Mick Kent has US-bred 7YO entire Unusual Suspect (Unusual Heat) back in work (following his 9th in the Gr1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 1) in preparation for a trip to the Dubai International Carnival in February & March,
HK Winner for Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 19, December 2011
Go Baby Go - formerly Dap King, was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Sha Tin on Sunday night for trainer Dennis Yip.
11 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Monday 19, December 2011
In Macau, 11 Aust-bred horses scored at Taipa:
Aust Jock Williams Wins Japan Gr1 Asahi Hai Futurity
Monday 19, December 2011
In Japan yesterday, Aussie jock Craig Williams piloted unbeaten juvenile colt Alfredo (Symboli Kris S) to a 2-lengths victory over his 15 rivals in the ¥146.6m (A$1.869m) Gr1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (1600m) for 2YOs at Nakayama.
Baster & Bosson Granted Singapore Licences
Friday 16, December 2011
The Singapore Turf Club announced Australian jockey Stephen Baster & New Zealand jockey Owen "Opie" Bosson have been granted licences to ride at Kranji from January 1.
Prebble creeps closer with Happy Valley double
Thursday 15, December 2011
Aussie jock Brett Prebble made inroads into HKs jockeys' premiership pacesetter Douglas Whyte's massive lead with a double at Wednesday night's Happy Valley meeting
Aust-Breds Highlight South African Sale
Thursday 15, December 2011
In South Africa, Cape Thoroughbred Sales has released the catalogue for the 2nd renewal of its Cape Premier Yearling Sale at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on January 26-27.
Dunaden Wins HK Gr1 International Vase
Tuesday 13, December 2011
In HK on Sunday 5YO entire Dunaden followed-up his victory in last month's Gr1 Melbourne Cup with a 0.75-length win in the HK$14 million (A$1.75m) Gr1 International Vase (2400m) at Sha Tin.
9 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Tuesday 13, December 2011
In Singapore, 9 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:
6 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Tuesday 13, December 2011
In Macau, 6 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Taipa:
2 Aust-Bred Winners In Malaysia
Tuesday 13, December 2011
In Malaysia, 2 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Perak:
5 Aust-Breds Contest HK Gr1 International Sprint
Friday 09, December 2011
In Hong Kong's biggest raceday of the year, 5 Australian-bred gallopers will line up for Sunday's HK$14 million (A$1.75m) Gr1 International Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin:
HKJC “Determined To Launch Co-Mingled Pools”
Wednesday 07, December 2011
The HK Jockey Club “is set to launch co-mingling pools, with its massive wagering stand-alone pools (joining) with Australian, South African, Singapore, New Zealand & UK co-mingled pools over the coming 12 months”
Top juvenile sold to Hong Kong
Wednesday 07, December 2011
An early season stakes-winning juvenile, out of the Tony McEvoy stable has been sold to Hong Kong
Nolen given the thumbs up for Hong Kong debut
Tuesday 06, December 2011
Melbourne’s premier jockey Luke Nolen has been given the seal of approval by Hong Kong trainer Caspar Fownes ahead of his debut ride in Hong Kong at Wednesday night’s Cathay Pacific International Jockeys’ Championship.
Hong Kong. All in order for Melbourne Cup duo
Tuesday 06, December 2011
Dunaden and Red Cadeaux, the first two horses past the post in the Melbourne Cup, have both settled well into their new surroundings in HK ahead of their rematch in Sunday’s Hong Kong Vase (2400m) at Sha Tin.
Pinker Pinker May Go To Hong Kong
Monday 05, December 2011
Cox Plate winner Pinker Pinker has returned to Greg Eurell's stables “but it's unlikely she will be an Australian Cup contender in the Autumn”. Eurell has not finalised Pinker Pinker's campaign “but a trip to HK for the Gr1 QE II Cup in late April is a consideration”.
HK Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 05, December 2011
6 yr old gelding Unions Star formerly Pegase (Fusaicihi Pegasus) was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won over 1650m for trainer Dennis Yip on Sun at Sha Tin
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 05, December 2011
Aust-bred 4 yr Elderly Paradise (Danewin) was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa during the weekend
Transcend Wins Gr1 Japan Cup Dirt
Monday 05, December 2011
In Japan yesterday, 5YO entire Transcend (Wild Rush) survived a protest before claiming victory for the 2nd successive year in the ¥271.4 million (A$3.46m) Gr1 Japan Cup Dirt (1800m) at Hanshin
Age no barrier for Parfumier
Friday 02, December 2011
Try telling former Sydney galloper Parfumier, that at the age of nine that he should not be winning feature races.
Rocket Man again jumping at shadows
Friday 02, December 2011
Champion sprinter Rocket Man rounded out his preparation for Hong Kong with a 1000m barrier trial victory on Wednesday morning
Dubai Joins Global Sprint Challenge
Wednesday 30, November 2011
The 2012 Global Sprint Challenge will extend across 10 legs in 6 countries, with the addition of Dubai Racing Club’s Gr1 Dubai Golden Shaheen (1200m on the synthetic Tapeta surface) at Meydan on March 31
Sepoy & Helmet To Run At Dubai World Cup Night
Wednesday 30, November 2011
Godolphin announced multiple Gr1-winning 3YO colts Sepoy (Elusive Quality) & Helmet (Exceed And Excel) will leave Australia to “run on Dubai World Cup night at Meydan on March 31 with Peter Snowden still preparing them,
Dettori joins the ranks for Hong Kong jockey series
Wednesday 30, November 2011
Godolphin jockey Frankie Dettori has been a late inclusion to the Cathay Pacific International Jockeys’ Championship on December 7 at Happy Valley.
Jimmy Choux ready to leave for Hong Kong
Tuesday 29, November 2011
Star Kiwi weight-for-age galloper Jimmy Choux flies to Hong Kong on Tuesday afternoon where he will be Australasia’s sole representative at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s international race meeting at Sha Tin on November 11.
Size gets second runner into Hong Kong Sprint field
Tuesday 29, November 2011
The withdrawal of American sprinter Regally Ready has paved the way for the John Size-trained Rich Unicorn to gain a start in Sunday week’s Group I Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (1200m).
Size opens gap in Hong Kong
Monday 28, November 2011
Former Sydneysider John Size has opened a four-win lead at the top of the Hong Kong trainers' premiership after preparing a double at Sunday's Sha Tin meeting.
Buena Vista Wins Gr1 Japan Cup
Monday 28, November 2011
In Japan yesterday, last year's Horse-Of-The-Year & Champion Older Female & now 5YO mare Buena Vista (Special Week) scored by a neck in the ¥521 million (A$6.643m) Gr1 Japan Cup (2400m) in front of 103,816 fans
6 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Monday 28, November 2011
In Hong Kong yesterday, 6 Australian-bred horses scored at Sha Tin:
11 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 28, November 2011
In Singapore, 11 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:
All in order for Danedream ahead of Japan Cup
Friday 25, November 2011
A searching gallop on the dirt has Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream set to repeat that performance in Sunday’s Group I Japan Cup (2400m) at Tokyo racecourse.
Hong Kong rejects Atomic Force
Thursday 24, November 2011
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has not issued an invitation for Australian Group I winner Atomic Force to contest the Hong Kong International Sprint at Sha Tin on December 11.
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 24, November 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 3 Australian-bred horses scored at Happy Valley:
Clark steers home Group II winner in Hong Kong
Tuesday 22, November 2011
Aust jockey Tim Clark is likely to be a major player at next month's international races at Sha Tin after booting home Destined For Glory to a surprise win in the Group II Jockey Club Mile (1600m) on Sunday
Atomic Force “Chasing Invite’ To Gr1 HK International
Tuesday 22, November 2011
Connections of Newcastle sprinter Atomic Force (Danehill Dancer) “are chasing an invite for the Gr1 International Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on December 11
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 21, November 2011
Aust-bred 4 yr Elderly Paradise (Danewin) was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa during the weekend
Aust-Bred Golden Star Wins Macau Gr1 Premier Cup
Monday 21, November 2011
In Macau, Aust-bred 6YO gelding Golden Star (Statue Of Liberty- scored in the HK$2.4 million (A$312,000) Gr1 Sand Premier Cup (1300m) at Taipa to claim this race for the 2nd successive year.
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Monday 21, November 2011
4 Australian-bred horses scored at Sha Tin yesterday:
8 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 21, November 2011
In Singapore, 8 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:
NZ 2YOs Day-2: NZ$450k Fastnet Rock Filly
Thursday 17, November 2011
HK based bloodstock agent Justin Bahen (acting for Melbourne’s Phil Sly, part-owner of recent Gr1 VRC Oaks-winning Fastnet Rock filly Mosheen) paid top price of NZ$450,000 for another filly by Fastnet Rock
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 17, November 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 3 Australian-bred horses scored at Happy Valley:
NZ 2YOs Day-1: NZ$320k Darci Brahma Gelding
Wednesday 16, November 2011
In NZ, Singapore-based Michael Freedman & local agent Michael Wallace (acting for Singapore owners Joy N Happiness stable) paid top price of NZ$320,000 for a gelding by Darci Brahma
Frankel Wins Cartier European Horse-Of-Year
Wednesday 16, November 2011
In Europe overnight, Khalid Abdulla’s unbeaten colt & the world’s highest rated horse Frankel (Galileo) was named Horse-Of-The-Year & Champion 3YO Colt at the 2011
Godolphin To Close US Satellite Stable
Wednesday 16, November 2011
In the US, Godolphin is to close the satellite yard “which housed the North American horses who ran under Saeed Bin Suroor's name & redistribute the string among other established trainers in the United States”
Tenzing all geared up for racing comeback in Singapore
Wednesday 16, November 2011
Trainer Cliff Brown has certainly felt all the highs and lows at two of Singapore’s biggest races this year, but to see a highly-esteemed horse come back from a bleeding attack makes his job all worth it.
Dave Mee in Attendance at the NZ Bloodstock Horses in Training Sale
Friday 11, November 2011
Dave Mee at Asian Racehorse Sales will be in attendance at the NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale of 2 yr olds at Karaka on Nov 15 - 16th
Mok saddles first career treble
Thursday 10, November 2011
Local trainer Mok Zhan Lun will not forget the Sunday meeting on November 6 anytime soon after he led in three winners, his biggest haul since he began training racehorses in January 2010
Waller Plans Satellite Stable In Dubai
Tuesday 08, November 2011
Chris Waller's “Dubai dream is certainly far from a fairytale, with Sydney's leading trainer edging closer to establishing a boutique satellite stable in the United Arab Emirates”
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Monday 07, November 2011
In Hong Kong, 4 Australian-bred horses scored at Sha Tin:
11 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 07, November 2011
In Singapore, 11 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:
Falbrav Adds Japan Gr3
Monday 07, November 2011
Falbrav added a juvenile group success when daughter I’m Yours scored a 1.25-lengths victory in the ¥57.89 million (A$761,000) Gr3 KBS Kyoto Sho Fantasy Stakes for 2YO fillies at Kyoto.
Top Irish jockey joins Kranji
Friday 04, November 2011
Irish jockey Declan McDonogh will soon become the new addition to the Kranji riding ranks for three months.
Macau Shipment Enters Quarantine Nov 14th
Wednesday 02, November 2011
Asian Racehorse Sales has genuine and reliable Macau orders to fill for lightly raced, metro class 2 and 3 yr olds.
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Tuesday 01, November 2011
Aust-bred Golden Applause was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa over the weekend for trainer Gary Moore
4 Aust-Bred Winners At China Championships
Tuesday 01, November 2011
In China, Australian-bred horses dominated the annual All China Flat Racing Championships at the Orient Lucky City International Racecourse in Wuhan, winning 4 of the 5 thoroughbred races:
Singapore Winner for Asian Racehorse Sales
Tuesday 01, November 2011
Aserious was purchased by Asian Racehore Sales and won over the weekend at Kranji for trainer Douglas Dragon
2011 Melbourne Cup riders get their eye in at Sha Tin
Monday 31, October 2011
Top jockey Gerald Mosse and Darren Beadman tuned up for the Melbourne Cup assignment with wins at Sunday's Sha Tin meeting in HK.
HK Horse-Of-Year Vengeance Of Rain Dies Aged 11
Friday 28, October 2011
In NZ, 6-time Gr1-winner & 2006-07 Hong Kong Horse-Of-The-Year Vengeance Of Rain (Zabeel) died at Cambridge Stud (where he had been cared for since his retirement in 2008) after suffering an apparent “heart attack in his sleep”.
US Gr1-Winning Sire Purge Sold To Philippines
Friday 28, October 2011
In the Philippines, US Gr1-winning 10-year-old stallion Purge (Pulpit) “has been sold to stand at Manny Santos’ Jade Bros Farm near Lipa City in Batangas”
Dean following the lead of fellow Aussies
Wednesday 26, October 2011
Trainer Brian Dean has taken the lead of Australian trainers and searched Europe for a potential Longines Singapore Gold Cup contender.
Mighty High & Silver Grecian Returning To HK
Tuesday 25, October 2011
Trainer John Moore confirmed his international raiders Mighty High & Silver Grecian are returning to Hong Kong without any further runs during the Victorian Spring Carnival.
Aust-Bred Always Certain Wins Singapore Gr1 Raffles Cup
Monday 24, October 2011
In Singapore yesterday, Aust-bred 5YO gelding Always Certain (Not A Single Doubt) scored in an Australian-bred trifecta in the S$500,000 (A$400,000) Gr1 Raffles Cup (1800m) at Kranji.
Freedman lands the Cash with four-timer
Monday 24, October 2011
The Michael Freedman yard was firing on all cylinders on Sunday after Cash Luck rang up a four-timer in the penultimate event of a day that also included a Group 1 success in the Raffles Cup with Always Certain.
Magic Millions HIT Day-2: $220k Nadeem Colt
Friday 21, October 2011
Macau-based brothers Nicholas & James Moore paid top price of $220,000 for a colt by Gr1 Blue Diamond Stakes-winning Nadeem during the closing session at the 2-day Magic Millions National Horses-In-Training Sale on the Gold Coast.
Hong Kong calling for Better Than Ever
Friday 21, October 2011
A back to winning form Better Than Ever will be chasing a trip to HK when he lines-up in the Group 1 $500,000 Raffles Cup over 1800m on Sunday at Kranji
Arc Runner-Up Nakayama Festa Retired To Japan Stud
Thursday 20, October 2011
In Japan, Gr1-winning 5YO stallion Nakayama Festa (Stay Gold-Dear Wink, by Tight Spot) “who was narrowly denied by Workforce in France’s 2010 Gr1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe has been retired & will now take up stallion duties in his native country”
Aust-Bred Encosta De Lago Son Wins In Hong Kong
Thursday 20, October 2011
In HK last night, Aust-bred 4YO Admiration (Encosta de Lago-Provence, by Redoute's Choice) scored over 1200m at Sha Tin for trainer John Moore
Darley To Stand 2 Stallions In China In 2012
Tuesday 18, October 2011
Darley announced overnight that “in support of the Chinese thoroughbred industry, 2 well-bred, high-performing racehorses owned & raced by Sheikh Mohammed will begin their stud careers in China in 2012”.
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Tuesday 18, October 2011
Aust-bred 4 yr Elderly Paradise (Danewin) was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa during the weekend
Burridge looking for more riches
Friday 14, October 2011
Two of trainer Steven Burridge’s gallopers will be out to grab a bigger slice of the limelight when they line-up this weekend.
2 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 13, October 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 2 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Happy Valley:
Former Shuttler Consolidator To Stand In Philippines
Thursday 13, October 2011
Former Shuttler Consolidator To Stand In Philippines
HK Boss Says Commingling Must Be Realised
Tuesday 11, October 2011
In London, HKJC chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges told the Leaders In Racing Conference that “the major racing players around the world have to work together” & commingling of betting pools is one initiative that must be realised.
Weights on the rise again for Caulfield Cup
Monday 10, October 2011
Hong Kong galloped Mighty High is set to carry the number one saddlecloth in this Saturday's Group I BMW Caulfield Cup (2400m).
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Monday 10, October 2011
In Hong Kong, 4 Australia-bred gallopers scored at Sha Tin:
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 10, October 2011
In Singapore, 3 Australia-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:
6 Aust-Bred Winners In Malaysia
Monday 10, October 2011
In Malaysia, 6 Australia-bred gallopers scored at Penang:
Beasley does not let chance go begging
Saturday 08, October 2011
The first association between Powerful Tree and Danny Beasley paid instant dividends when the pairing took out Friday’s $95,000 Open Benchmark 97 race over 1100m on the Polytrack.
A race tailor-made for Macau
Saturday 08, October 2011
The inaugural $75,000 Star River – Windsor Arch Cup (1100m) could not have unveiled a more apt winner in Macau on Friday night.
More in store as Harvey unveils McClintock
Thursday 06, October 2011
Dual Australian Group 3 winner McClintock is the second horse leading Australian owner Gerry Harvey will see carry his famous blue and white crossed-sashed silks in Singapore on Friday night.
Unbeaten Aust-Bred Entrapment Wins HK Gr3
Tuesday 04, October 2011
In HK undefeated Aust-bred 5YO gelding Entrapment (Halo Homewrecker) scored in the HK$2.4 million (A$312,000) Gr3 Sha Tin Sprint Trophy (1000m) at Sha Tin.
5 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Tuesday 04, October 2011
Also in Hong Kong, 4 other Australian-bred gallopers (in addition to Entrapment) scored at Sha Tin:
Aust-Bred Better Than Ever Wins Singapore Gr1
Tuesday 04, October 2011
In Singapore, Aust-bred 5YO gelding & 2010 Champion Singapore 3YO & Champion Miler Better Than Ever (French Deputy) scored in the S$500,000 (A$400,000) weight-for-age Gr1 Kranji Mile (1600m) at Kranji.
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 03, October 2011
Aust-bred 4 yr old, Victory in Sight was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa over the weekend
Freedman serious about The Comedian
Monday 03, October 2011
Michael Freedman-trained The Comedian made it back-to-back wins when he took out the $95,000 Panasonic Systems Professional Stakes over 1400m on Sunday.
Dubai Carnival Adds 3 New Gr1 Races
Thursday 29, September 2011
The Emirates Racing Authority announced it has upgraded 6 stakes races (3 to Gr1 status) during its 2012 Dubai Carnival at Meydan.
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 29, September 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 3 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Happy Valley:
Rocket Man “Very Close To Racing Weight” For Japan Gr1
Thursday 29, September 2011
In Japan, trainer Patrick Shaw reported he “could not be happier with the way the preparation has unfolded” for star Aust-bred sprinter Rocket Man prior to Sunday’s Gr1 Sprinters Stakes (1200m) at Nakayama Racecourse near Tokyo
HK Champ Bear Hero Arrives in Melbourne Today
Tuesday 27, September 2011
The next international arrival is due today, with HK’s 2010-11 Champion Griffin Bear Hero flying in ahead of a showdown with Sepoy in the Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on October 29.
Aust-Bred More Than Ready Son Wins Singapore Gr3
Monday 26, September 2011
In Singapore yesterday, Aust-bred 5YO Better Be The One (More Than Ready) scored by 1.3-lengths in the S$200,000 (A$160,000) Gr3 Garden City Trophy (1200m) at Kranji.
12 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 26, September 2011
Also in Singapore, 11 other Australian-bred gallopers (in addition to Better Be The One) scored at Kranji:
5 Aust-Bred Winners in Macau
Monday 26, September 2011
In Macau, 5 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Taipa:
4 Aust-Bred Winners in Hong Kong
Monday 26, September 2011
In Hong Kong yesterday, 4 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Sha Tin
Moreira breaks record on 117 wins - and counting
Saturday 24, September 2011
Right on-song Singapore champion jockey Joao Moreira bettered his record of 116 wins established last year when he booted Martial Art home on Friday night in Kranji
Brett Prebble to ride Smart Missile
Saturday 24, September 2011
Top HK-based Victorian jockey Brett Prebble has been named as the replacement jockey for the injured Glen Boss aboard Smart Missile in the Group I Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.
Run To The Rose winner scores at Happy Valley
Friday 23, September 2011
Former Sydney galloper Hus Der Lieften continued to impress during the second phase of his career with a comfortable win at Happy Valley in HK on Wednesday.
Leemon Inundated With Offers For Manawanui
Friday 23, September 2011
Trainer Ron Leemon “has been inundated with offers to buy” boom 3YO gelding Manawanui since his 4th successive victory in this month’s Gr1 Golden Rose “including one very persistent international bloodstock agent acting on behalf of wealthy Asian clients who won't take no for an answer”
Duric chalks up a milestone in Singapore
Tuesday 20, September 2011
Aussie jockey Vlad Duric posted his 200th winner since arriving in Singapore when the Michael Freedman-trained The Comedian scored in at Kranji on Sunday.
All's well with Rocket Man in Japan
Tuesday 20, September 2011
Champion sprinter Rocket Man has settled in nicely to his quarantine facility in Japan following his arrival over the weekend.
Singapore Winner for Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 19, September 2011
Aserious was purchased by Asian Racehore Sales and won over the weekend at Kranji
Flying Spur Adds Singapore Gr3
Monday 19, September 2011
In Singapore yesterday, Flying Spur added a group success when 5YO gelding Flying Fulton scored by 1-length in the S$200,000 (A$160,000) Gr3 Committee’s Prize (1600m) at Kranji.
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Monday 19, September 2011
In Hong Kong yesterday, 3 Australia-bred gallopers scored at Sha Tin:
5 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Monday 19, September 2011
In Macau, 5 Australia-bred gallopers scored at Taipa:
Moreira set to weave his magic at Rosehill Gardens
Friday 16, September 2011
Brazilian-born and Singapore-based champion jockey Joao ‘Magic’ Moreira is set to return to Sydney this Saturday
Major Upgrades At Hong Kongs Sha Tin and Happy Valley
Friday 16, September 2011
The Hong Kong Jockey Club plans major upgrades for both its tracks at Sha Tin & Happy Valley, reported The South China Morning Post
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 15, September 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 3 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Happy Valley:
STC Laboratory lands a perfect score
Thursday 15, September 2011
The Singapore Turf Club’s Laboratory has again achieved a 100% pass mark for the annual proficiency testing programme conducted by the Association of Official Racing Chemists (AORC).
Rocket Man ready to fire in Japan
Wednesday 14, September 2011
Champion Singapore sprinter Rocket Man wound up his local preparation towards his Japan assault with an easy barrier trial win at Kranji on Tuesday
Beadman on the winner's list in Hong Kong opener
Monday 12, September 2011
Champion Aussie jockey Darren Beadman took the riding honours with a double on the opening day of the season at Sunday's Sha Tin meeting.
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Monday 12, September 2011
In Hong Kong yesterday, 4 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Sha Tin:
13 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 12, September 2011
In Singapore, 13 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:
5 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Monday 12, September 2011
In Macau, 5 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Taipa:
Brown hunting for more success in Singapore
Friday 09, September 2011
Aussie trainer Cliff Brown is enjoying his best season on the track since arriving in Singapore in late 2007.
Allendorf Quick Off The Mark in Macau
Tuesday 06, September 2011
Australian trainer Geoff Allendorf got off to a good start for the new season racking up an early winning double plus two quinellas at Sundays program at Taipa
Aust-Bred Captain Obvious Wins Singapore Gr3
Monday 05, September 2011
In Singapore yesterday, Aust-bred 6YO gelding Captain Obvious (Verglas) led all-the-way to score by a head in the S$200,000 (A$160,000) weight-for-age Gr3 Jumbo Jet Trophy (1400m) at Kranji.
5 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Monday 05, September 2011
In Macau yesterday, 5 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Taipa:
Singapore Star Moreira Riding In Sydney This Weekend
Tuesday 30, August 2011
Brazilian jockey Joao Moreira will fly to Australia on Thursday to ride 4 horses for Patinack Farm trainer John Thompson at Royal Randwick in Sydney on Saturday
Group I performer gone to Hong Kong
Tuesday 30, August 2011
Masquerader - One of the most highly touted gallopers of his crop will join the ranks in Hong Kong for the upcoming season.
Easy work for Rocket Man on return
Monday 29, August 2011
Champion sprinter Rocket Man heads to Japan in top form following an impressive return to racing in the $125,000 Kranji Stakes A over 1200m on Sunday.
Laxon hits win No 50 with Gordon Roberts
Monday 29, August 2011
Two races after the leading pair of jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Laurie Laxon combined to provide the former a century of winners with Quinta De Lago, the same duo teamed up to this time hand Laxon his half-century of winners courtesy of Gordon Roberts.
Kranji crunch time before Japan hour
Friday 26, August 2011
Singapore star sprinter Rocket Man capped his comeback preparation with yet another impressive barrier trial win on Tuesday, an ominous sign to both his local and foreign opposition he is primed to fire again.
Aust-Bred Mare Seeks 3rd Win From 3rd UK Start
Friday 26, August 2011
Aust-bred 5YO mare Hunter Forward (Galileo-Ooh Gorgeous Me) seeks to maintain her undefeated record in the UK with a 3rd successive victory in a month when she contests tomorrow’s Have A Heart Trophy (12 furlongs) for trainer Luca Cumani & Australian owners OTI Racing.
Warren Rejects $1m For Unbeaten Bel Sprinter
Tuesday 23, August 2011
Trainer Jason Warren & connections of unbeaten 4YO gelding Bel Sprinter (Bel Esprit) have “turned down a 7-figure offer, believed to be from Hong Kong,”
Two Macau winners for Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 22, August 2011
Aust-breds 4 yr old Northern Champion (Mugharreb) and 6 yr old Monster (Querst for Fame) were purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa during the weekend
Testa Rossa Adds Macau Gr3
Monday 22, August 2011
In Macau, World Fortune (Testa Rossa) scored victory in the HK$700,000 (A$88,000) Gr3 Summer Sand Challenge (1700m) on sand at Taipa
Horse Racing in China to Begin Sept 3rd
Thursday 18, August 2011
China will begin offering live horse racing Sept. 3 in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and largest city in Central China
Phoenix on the rise
Wednesday 17, August 2011
Cliff Brown is heading into the unknown on Sunday when Aussie bred Samurai Phoenix lines-up in the $150k Causeway Classic Stakes over 1800m on the Polytrack.
Andrew Calder. The Edge is Back in Macau
Tuesday 16, August 2011
A winning double at Friday night’s sand meeting took New Zealand rider Andrew Calder to 25 winners for the season, and sixth spot on the jockeys’ standings.
12 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 15, August 2011
In Singapore, 12 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Monday 15, August 2011
In Macau, 3 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Taipa:
Jungle Pocket Adds Japan Gr3
Monday 15, August 2011
In Japan yesterday, former Hollylodge Thoroughbreds & NZ Rich Hill Stud shuttler Jungle Pocket added a group success when 3YO filly Aventura scored in the ¥72.71 million (A$836,000) Gr3 Hokkaido Shimbun Hai Queen Stakes at Sapporo.
Highly rated Captain an Obvious candidate
Friday 12, August 2011
Another highly rated Malaysian galloper is set to tackle Singapore racing on Sunday.
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Wednesday 10, August 2011
Aust-bred 6 yr old Hung Kong Star (Reenact) was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa during the weekend
Aust-Bred Lonhro Son Wins Gr2 Macau Cup
Wednesday 10, August 2011
In Macau, newly crowned Australian Champion Sire Lonhro added a group success when Australian-bred 6YO gelding Clown Master (Lonhro-Seika, by Canny Lad) scored in the $HK800,000 (A$100,000) Gr2 Macau Cup (1500m) at Taipa.
Marcus relinquishes stables at Kranji
Wednesday 03, August 2011
Trainer Basil Marcus has informed the Singapore Turf Club that he will be relinquishing the stables allocated to him at Kranji on 31 August 2011.
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 01, August 2011
Aust-bred 3 yr Elderly Paradise (Danewin) was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa during the weekend
Aust-Bred Not A Single Doubt Son Wins Singapore Gr2
Monday 01, August 2011
In Singapore yesterday, Aust-bred 4YO gelding Always Certain (Not A Single Doubt-Akarana, by Akaaber) scored in an Aust-bred trifecta in the S$300,000 (A$240,000) Gr2 Chairman's Trophy (1800m) at Kranji.
Aust-Bred Elusive Quality Son Wins Singapore Gr3
Monday 01, August 2011
Aust-bred gelding Mr Big (Elusive Quality-Basmaat, by Danehill) scored victory to lead home an Australian-bred trifecta in the S$200,000 (A$160,000) Gr3 Magic Millions Juvenile Championship (1200m) for 2YOs at Kranji
Asian Young Guns Challenge At Flemington On Aug 6
Friday 29, July 2011
VRC chief executive Dale Monteith announced the 2011 Asian Young Guns Challenge (at Flemington on Saturday 6 August) has been extended to include riders from New Zealand & South Africa
Aust Jock Cahill Contract Terminated In Mauritius
Friday 29, July 2011
The Mauritius Turf Club confirmed trainer Hugues Maigrot has “ended” his contract with Australian jockey Michael Cahill, who is expected to return to Queensland.
Always Certain backs up to Chairman's Trophy
Thursday 28, July 2011
Perennial bridesmaid Always Certain is set to back-up in the Group 2 $300,000 Chairman’s Trophy over 1800m at Kranji on Sunday.
Craig Williams to ride in Singapore on Sunday
Wednesday 27, July 2011
Multiple Group 1 winning Australian jockey Craig Williams has been granted a one-day Club’s Licensed Jockey’s Licence for Sunday 31 July 2011
Japan on the horizon for Victorian galloper
Wednesday 27, July 2011
Black Caviar has been ruled out but another Australian representative could take on Asia's best in Japan at the end of the year.
Rapido Star makes double for Dragon and Moreira
Tuesday 26, July 2011
The successful combination of Douglas Dragon and Joao Moreira were at it again when Rapido Star scored a convincing win in the $95,000 Open Benchmark 83 Stakes over 1000m on the Polytrack at Kranji on Sunday.
Aust-Bred Blue Tosca Wins Malaysia Gr1 Sultan Golden Vase
Monday 25, July 2011
In Malaysia yesterday, Aust-bred 5YO gelding Blue Tosca (Canny Lad) led in an Australian-bred trifecta with victory in the RM$400,000 (A$120,000) Gr1 Sultan Gold Vase (1100m) at Perak.
Aust-Bred Golden Gunner Wins Macau Gr1 Star Of The Sand
Monday 25, July 2011
In Macau, Austr-bred 4YO gelding Golden Gunner (Black Minnaloushe) scored a 1.5-lengths victory in the HK$1 million (A$120,000) Gr1 Star Of The Sands Stakes (1500m) at Taipa.
5-Time HK Champion Trainer Kan Faces Jail
Monday 25, July 2011
In HK, 5-time champion trainer Brian Kan “faces a possible jail sentence after being charged with corruption for allegedly attempting to buy a vote in a village election” reported racingpost.com.
Former Hong Kong star comes out to play
Friday 22, July 2011
Former HK champion Happy Zero will make his first public appearance for the Hawkes Racing team at next Tuesday’s Warwick Farm barrier trials.
Freedman's rebuilding plans starting to pay off
Friday 22, July 2011
Trainer Michael Freedman was all smiles at the barrier trials on Thursday after top juveniles Mr Big and Rush passed their tests donning blinkers for the first time with flying colours.
Malaysia Bans Aust Horses Over Hendra Fears
Friday 22, July 2011
Malaysia “has banned the import of horses from Australia for its racing industry following the latest outbreak of the deadly Hendra virus”
Two Macau winners for Asian Racehorse Sales
Thursday 21, July 2011
Aust-breds 4 yr old Turquoise Dane (Redoutes Choice) and 3 yr Elderly Paradise (Danewin) were purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa during the week
Highs and lows in Derby success for Brown
Tuesday 19, July 2011
Trainer Cliff Brown felt in a state of shock following the victory of Clint in the Group 1 $1.15 million Emirates Singapore Derby over 2000m on Sunday.
Tolmon Nika brings up treble for Laxon
Tuesday 19, July 2011
Trainer Laurie Laxon was in fine form on Derby day as he saddled a winning treble courtesy of Vaya Condios, Cape Treasure and Tolmon Nika.
Magic Millions graduates taking Singapore by storm
Thursday 14, July 2011
The winning run of Aust bred and sold gallopers is continuing at Kranji as one of the region’s feature two-year-old races, the Juvenile Championship, approaches.
Champion A Cut Above The Rest in Macau
Tuesday 12, July 2011
Northern Champion continued on his winning way with a dominant win in the Subscription Horse Challenge Final over 1200 metres on Saturdays turf program at Taipa.
Ambitious Dragon Wins HK Horse-Of-The-Year
Monday 11, July 2011
Triple Gr1-winning 4YO gelding Ambitious Dragon (Pins-Golden Gamble, by Oregon) was crowned HK Horse-Of-The-Year for the 2010-11 season
Aust-Bred Eagle Wins Malaysia Gr1
Monday 11, July 2011
In Malaysia yesterday, multiple Gr1-winning stallion Clangalang added a Gr1 triumph when Aust-bred 4YO gelding Eagle won the MR500,000 (A$150,000) Gr1 Sprint Trophy (1400m) at Penang.
Macau Winner for Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 11, July 2011
Aust-bred Northern Champion was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa over the weekend for trainer V Chong
McDonald to ride at Singapore Derby weekend
Friday 08, July 2011
Champion New Zealand apprentice jockey James McDonald will be making another flying visit at Kranji on Singapore Derby week.
Yew Tee to top off Walker's Derby hope
Friday 08, July 2011
Derby prospect Flying Fulton will be given one last prep race en route towards his main mission, the Group 1 Emirates Singapore Derby over 2000m next Sunday week.
Aust-Bred Danewin Son Wins In Hong Kong
Thursday 07, July 2011
In HK last night, Aust-bred 4YO gelding Carry The Zeal (Danewin) won over 1200m at Happy Valley for Australian trainer David Hall
US Gr2-Winner Casino Drive Joins Japan Shadai Roster
Thursday 07, July 2011
In Japan, regally-bred US Gr2-winning & Japanese Gr1-placed 6YO stallion Casino Drive (Mineshaft-Better Than Honour, by Deputy Minister) “has been retired & will stand at the Shadai Stallion Station”
Singapore Champ Rocket Man Still Aiming At Melb Spring
Wednesday 06, July 2011
A “fact-finding mission early next month is expected to erase fears of a Rocket Man no-show at Flemington in November”
12 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Monday 04, July 2011
In Singapore, 12 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:
9 Aust-Bred Winners In Malaysia
Monday 04, July 2011
In Malaysia, 9 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Penang:
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Macau
Monday 04, July 2011
In Macau, 4 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Taipa:
2 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Monday 04, July 2011
In Hong Kong, 2 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Sha Tin:
Aust bred Tenzing back in Derby hunt
Friday 01, July 2011
A less than perfect blood test taken from Tenzing last week saw the four-year-old miss the Group 1 $500,000 Patron’s Bowl over 1600m last Sunday
Smart NZ sprinter all set for Singapore debut
Friday 01, July 2011
Originally brought to Singapore for the big international weekend of racing, NZ sprinter Coup Align is finally set to make his debut.
Aust-Bred Speed Baby Wins Singapore Gr1 Patron’s Bowl
Monday 27, June 2011
In Singapore, Aust bred Speed Baby led in an Aust-bred trifecta by scoring in the S$500,000 (A$400,000) Gr1 Patron’s Bowl (1600m) for 4YOs at Kranji
Singapore Winner for Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 27, June 2011
Long Haul was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Kranji over the weekend for trainer Douglas Dragon
6 Aust-Bred Winners In Malaysia
Monday 27, June 2011
In Malaysia, 6 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Selangor:
Macau Shipment Enters Quarantine July 4th
Monday 27, June 2011
Asian Racehorse Sales has genuine and reliable Macau orders to fill for lightly raced, metro class 2 and 3 yr olds.
Purton Appeals Againt $40k HK Fine
Friday 24, June 2011
In HK, Aust jockey Zac Purton has “lodged notice of his intention to appeal against the severity” of the HK$300,000 (A$40,000) fine imposed by the HK Jockey Club this week for “failing to report to stewards” that he was approached for tips by notorious punter Cosma Fung Hok Cheung
Freedman newcomer a Derby possibility
Friday 24, June 2011
Trainer Michael Freedman produced an interesting runner at the barrier trials on Tuesday morning – a mare that he hopes may be a contender in next month’s Group 1 Singapore Derby.
Zac Purton $40k Fine After HK “Tips” Approach
Wednesday 22, June 2011
In HK last night, Aust jockey Zac Purton was fined HK$300,000 (A$40,000) by the HK Jockey Club for “failing to report to stewards” that he was approached for tips by notorious punter Cosma Fung Hok Cheung (the central figure in the Chris Munce tips-for-cash scandal).
Quarantine May Stop Black Caviar HK Trip
Wednesday 22, June 2011
HKJC officials fear Australia's quarantine regulations may prevent unbeaten 6-time Gr1-winning 4YO mare Black Caviar from racing at the HK International Carnival at Sha Tin in December
Whyte celebrates with five wins at Sha Tin
Tuesday 21, June 2011
Douglas Whyte showed exactly why he will become an 11-time Hong Kong jockeys' champion by booting home five winners at Sunday's Sha Tin meeting.
Macau Shipment Enters Quarantine July 1st
Tuesday 21, June 2011
Asian Racehorse Sales has genuine and reliable Macau orders to fill for lightly raced, metro class 2 and 3 yr olds.
Fastnet Rock Adds Hong Kong Gr3
Monday 20, June 2011
In HK Fastnet Rock added a group success when Aust-bred gelding Sichuan Success (Fastnet Rock-Coureuse, by Tierce) scored victory in the HK$2.3 million (A$288,000) Gr3 Premier Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin
Aust-Bred Risky Business Wins Malaysia Gr1 Sultan
Monday 20, June 2011
In Malaysia, Aust-bred & Singapore-based 6YO gelding Risky Business (Danehill Dancer-Sky Watch, by Star Watch) scored in the RM1 million (A$330,000) Gr1 Piala Emas Sultan (2000m) at Selangor
HK assistant trainer follows in the footsteps of his boss
Thursday 16, June 2011
Chris So, assistant to the powerful Hong Kong trainer Casper Fownes, has arrived in Australia for a month-long knowledge building experience with the Hawkes Racing stable.
HK Official Questions Need For Race-Day Drugs
Wednesday 15, June 2011
Former New York Racing Association chief operating officer Bill Nader told the International Summit On Race-Day Medication that he has “come to favour a ban on race-day medications after seeing the success of HK racing without the use of such drugs”
Former Group II winning juvenile gone to Hong Kong
Wednesday 15, June 2011
A Gai Waterhouse-trained three-year-old that won the Pago Pago Stakes will do his future racing in Hong Kong.
China Ends 60-Year Horse Racing Ban
Tuesday 14, June 2011
China has lifted a 60-year ban on horse racing “allowing weekly races to be conducted in the central city of Wuhan,” reported abc.net.au.
17 Aust-Bred Winners In Singapore
Tuesday 14, June 2011
In Singapore, 17 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji: over the weekend
Abeyant scores shock comeback win for Tinkler and Brown
Monday 13, June 2011
The resuming Abeyant delivered the biggest shock of the day when he made every post a winning one in the penultimate race on Sunday
Aust-Bred Commands Son Wins In Hong Kong
Thursday 09, June 2011
In HK last night, Aust-bred 4YO gelding First In Command (Commands) scored at Happy Valley for expatriate Australian trainer John Moore.
Champion Rises To The Challenge
Wednesday 08, June 2011
Aust bred Northern Champion has added a Listed win to his impressive record with a strong win in the Lisboa Challenge, the final leg of the Lisboa Series.
Mok hoping for Aust Bred Excavator to scoop up another Singaporewin
Wednesday 08, June 2011
After surprising many experts with a flying start to his 2011 season, trainer Mok Zhan Lun hit a flat spot for about two months before Excavator came to his rescue on Singapore Airlines International Cup night on May 22.
Listed Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Monday 06, June 2011
Aust-bred gelding Northern Champion (Mugharreb), purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales scored in the HK$550,000 Listed Lisboa Challenge (1500m) for 3YOs at Taipa.
Beadman Confirms Hong Kong Commitment
Friday 03, June 2011
In HK, “as another racing racing season winds to a close, the usual rumours begin about a possible return to Sydney racing for Hall-Of-Fame jockey Darren Beadman,”
• Hong Kong Jockey Club to Open Racecourse in Guangzhou
Thursday 02, June 2011
Built jointly by Guangzhou and Hong Kong, the first racecourse qualified for races containing foreign horses started construction on May 6th.
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 02, June 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 3 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Happy Valley:
Brown's two pronged attack on Better Than Ever
Wednesday 01, June 2011
While in awe of Better Than Ever’s impressive trial last week, trainer Cliff Brown will offer a two pronged attack on the gelding in the Gr 2 $300k Stewards’ Cup on Sunday.
Trainer Aims HK Gr1-Winner Mighty High At Melb Cup
Tuesday 31, May 2011
Expatriate Aust trainer John Moore confirmed Hong Kong-based 5YO gelding Mighty High (Peintre Celebre-Bernimixa, by Linamix) may be aimed at this year’s Gr1 Melbourne Cup
Owner Aims Rocket Man At Melb Spring Sprints
Tuesday 31, May 2011
VRC chief executive Dale Monteith announced that Mr Fred Crabbia, owner of Rocket Man, informed the Club that, subject to suitable quarantine arrangements, Rocket Man would be targeting the 2011 Gr1 Patinack Farm Classic
World Rankings: 1 Dec 2010-23 May 2011
Tuesday 31, May 2011
Four Australian bred's in the world's top ten ranked racehorses
HK Racing Director Slams VRC Over $600k Bonus
Thursday 26, May 2011
An “international race club row could threaten the much-anticipated clash between champions Black Caviar & Rocket Man at Flemington this Spring,”.
4 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 26, May 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 4 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Happy Valley
Rocket Man To Miss Royal Ascot Sprints
Wednesday 25, May 2011
In Singapore trainer Patrick Shaw “ruled out” the keenly anticipated appearance in next month’s UK Gr1 Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot by the Aust-bred 5YO gelding & Singapore's highest-rated galloper Rocket Man
Macau Winner For Asian Racehorse Sales
Tuesday 24, May 2011
Aust-bred Speedy Gonzales was purchased by Asian Racehorse Sales and won at Taipa over the weekend
HK Star Xtension Targets Cox Plate
Tuesday 24, May 2011
Racing Victoria's international recruiter Lee Jordon confirmed HK trainer John Moore's last start HK Gr1 Champion Mile winner Xtension "has the Cox Plate on his agenda"
Japan Possibilities For Melb Cup
Tuesday 24, May 2011
Racing Victoria's international recruiter Lee Jordon also revealed he had "fruitful discussions with several trainers during a stop in Japan" about bringing horses to Melbourne for the Spring Racing Carnival,
Aust-Bred Rocket Man Wins Singapore Gr1 KrisFlyer
Monday 23, May 2011
In Singapore yesterday, Aust-bred 5YO gelding & Singapore's highest-rated galloper Rocket Man (Viscount-Macrosa, by McGinty) raced away for victory in the S$1 million (A$800,000) Gr1 KrisFlyer International Sprint (1200m) at Kranji
VRC Chases Rocket Man For Black Caviar Showdown
Monday 23, May 2011
Singapore's Gr1 KrisFlyer International Sprint (1200m) was also the 3rd leg of the 2011 Global Sprint Challenge, making Rocket Man now eligible for a record $1.2 million pay-out if he can upstage defending champion Black Caviar in the Gr1 Patinack Farm Classic (1200m) on the final day of this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival
3 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Thursday 19, May 2011
In Hong Kong last night, 3 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Happy Valley:
Aust-Bred Sprinters Trackwork Before Singapore Gr1
Thursday 19, May 2011
In Singapore, star Aust-bred sprinters Sacred Kingdom, Rocket Man & Better Be The One appeared on the track at Kranji yesterday (Wednesday) morning amid final preparations for Sunday’s S$1 million (A$800,000) Gr1 KrisFlyer International Sprint (1200m).
Last two foreign raiders arrive safely in Singapore
Tuesday 17, May 2011
The final international contestants have arrived for next Sunday’s International race meeting.
Amadeus Mozart out of KrisFlyer
Tuesday 17, May 2011
Local contender Amadeus Mozart has been pulled out of Sunday’s $1 million Group 1 KrisFlyer International Sprint (1200m).
9 Aust-Bred Winners In Malaysia
Monday 16, May 2011
In Malaysia, 9 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Penang:
Trainer profiles for SIA Cup & KrisFlyer
Friday 13, May 2011
Trainer profiles for the prestigious Gr 1 races in Singapore this weekend
Racing Vic International Recruitment Heads To Asia
Thursday 12, May 2011
Racing Victoria recruitment campaign for the 2011 Spring Racing Carnival "gathers further momentum this week when recruiter Leigh Jordon heads to Asia on Sunday".
9 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Wednesday 11, May 2011
In Hong Kong yesterday, 9 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Sha Tin:
Aussie Bred Golden Gunner Wins Macau Gold Cup
Wednesday 11, May 2011
Golden Gunner was a narrow victor in the Macau Gold Cup over 1800 metres at the Taipa racetrack on Sunday.