Have Faith in Hayes and Yeung to Star with a double March 3, 2026 A LIKELY change of tactics could pay rich dividends for the David Hayes-trained WITHALLMYFAITH, who lines up in the Sichuan Bipenggou Tourist Attractions Handicap (2.50pm) over the extended mile. The son of Mongolian Khan set a searching gallop from the off when collared near the line over the course and distance last month, eventually finishing [...]
Episode 72: Josh Moore, Sandown, Happy Valley and Cheltenham chat March 3, 2026 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are here to preview Saturday’s action from Sandown and Josh Moore joins to discuss his runners this weekend and at the Cheltenham Festival. Wally Pyrah previews Happy Valley and Bill has his final antepost selection for the Festival. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section [...]
Newnham’s Aerodynamics to take off at Sha Tin February 27, 2026 LOCAL Hong Kong racing fans have plenty to look forward to when they arrive for a fascinating 11-race programme at Sha Tin on Sunday. Little Paradise will step out onto the turf again, seeking to replicate his stunning Hong Kong Classic Mile success in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (8.45am), while one of the city’s [...]
Numbers can Slam rivals in Classic Cup February 27, 2026 MANY pundits in Hong Kong believe the £1.2m Hong Kong Classic Cup over nine furlongs (8.45am) is Little Paradise’s to lose. The son of Toronado produced a phenomenal performance when blitzing his rivals in the closing stages of the Hong Kong Classic Mile last month. In a genuinely fast-run contest, Little Paradise was buried in [...]
Emirates boss on Arsenal stadium, leaving F1 and NBA Europe February 26, 2026 Matt Hardy talks sponsorship and strategy with the executive vice president of corporate communications, marketing and brand at global airline Emirates. At the end of the Premier League season 11 teams will be forced to change their front-of-shirt sponsor and, for some sides, the brand on their strip is synonymous with a particular era of [...]
Jets has Some Scope to land Nicholls tenth Greatwood gold February 24, 2026 AS WE march relentlessly towards the Cheltenham Festival there are only a couple of weekends left to fill the coffers before the greatest four days on turf. With jumps action from Newbury, Doncaster and Kelso, there’s plenty to get our teeth into this Saturday and I think I’ve spotted a few nice ante-post propositions. Trainers [...]
Poniros can cause Cheltenham shock once again February 24, 2026 CONSTITUTION Hill’s win on Flat debut at Southwell last Friday has really shaken up the Champion Hurdle betting. While you couldn’t help but be impressed by his performance, which saw him cut for Tuesday’s showpiece, there is still the glaring concern over his jumping. The difficult decision rests with connections, who may well choose to [...]
Nicky Henderson: It’s 50-50, everyday I change my mind on Constitution Hill February 24, 2026 NICKY Henderson is no closer to making a decision on the next step for stable star Constitution Hill following his brilliant Flat debut win at Southwell last Friday. With Constitution Hill set to school over hurdles tomorrow, Henderson said: “I promise you, it is 50-50. Every day, I change my mind, but I think we’ve [...]
Sky looks to have no limits for Valley King February 24, 2026 BETTORS need to tread warily when racing in Hong Kong resumes with a nine-race programme at Happy Valley today. Many of the handicaps on the card look like fiendishly difficult puzzles to solve, although there are one or two recent strong performances by gallopers that point to winning chances. When in doubt, it is always [...]
Rainbow now ready to Win gold with Guyon aboard February 24, 2026 CHAMPION jockey Zac Purton was back at his imperious best at Sha Tin last Sunday, riding a handful of winners, and will be seeking to further improve on his present tally of 79 winners with seven booked rides at the Valley. Bits Superstar in the Kennedy Handicap (11.10am) over six furlongs, and last-start winner Greater [...]