EP: 203 Epsom Oaks Day June 1, 2023 The first day of the Epsom Derby meeting gets underway on Friday with the fillies taking centre stage in the Betfred Oaks over the famous mile and a half trip. We are joined by Irish maestro trainer Aidan O’Brien who runs his impressive Chester winner Savethelastdance in this year’s renewal. City AM Racing editor Bill [...]
Warrior’s Party a Nice place to Be at the Valley May 30, 2023 YOU CAN guarantee there will be groans of apprehension from serious bettors on Hong Kong racing when they see that mid-week racing at Happy Valley is once again on the infamous C+3 track, where the width of the course is a narrow 19.5 metres. If that wasn’t bad enough, the weather forecast will cause more [...]
Lor’s Sword expected to prove a Point in Valley feature May 30, 2023 BANK on the Mauritian Magician, Karis Teetan, to put his recent woes behind him when he arrives at the inner-city track with a full book of rides. It’s been pointed out on numerous occasions that Teetan is a confidence jockey. When he is riding winners, there is no one better for getting every ounce of ability [...]
Young set to broaden his winning Horizons May 26, 2023 ENTHUSIASTIC Hong Kong racing fans will be out in force at Sha Tin on Sunday, expecting to cheer on their hero Romantic Warrior to another victory in the Group One Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (9.05am) over a mile and a half. The Danny Shum-trained five-year-old, presently rated the fifth best racehorse in the [...]
Fownes’ Capital could be the one to crack the winning Code May 26, 2023 MORE serious bettors on Hong Kong racing will need to be up bright and early on Sunday morning for the reappearance of the most improved sprinter in the city, We Are Hero, who seeks to further enhance his reputation in the River Verdon Handicap (7.00am) over five furlongs. The Manfred Man-trained gelding has improved a [...]
EP: 202 Haydock, Goodwood, York & Hong Kong May 26, 2023 It’s a busy day of racing on Saturday with meetings at Haydock, York and Goodwood in the UK plus there’s the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on the same afternoon. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the weekend’s racing action with Wally Pyrah looking at Sunday’s card in Hong Kong. [...]
The Punter Summary Podcast 27 May May 26, 2023 Here’s your chance to hear all of City AM racing editor Bill Esdaile’s best weekend tips in a short summary episode of ‘The Punter Podcast’ alongside Chris Barnett. The full weekend preview is also available on the City AM website. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a [...]
Ho’s wins can climb higher aboard Palms May 23, 2023 CITY circuit Happy Valley once again hosts a midweek nine-race programme, with the action sure to be fast and furious, and winners as per normal, looking hard to come by. It hasn’t been easy for bettors in recent times, with many short-priced favourites sinking without trace, mainly due to the adverse wet weather, but now [...]
Purton must ride like a Magniac to chase down Moreira’s record May 23, 2023 WITH only 16 race meetings remaining in the Hong Kong season, reigning champion jockey Zac Purton is going to need a rocket booster if he is to surpass Joao Moreira’s all-time seasonal record of 170 winners. The five-time champion finds himself requiring another 34 victories to overtake his former arch-rival and will be relying on [...]
Earth will have the field wound Round his little finger May 19, 2023 BANK on reigning champion jockey Zac Purton to partner New Zealand import ROUND THE EARTH to an overdue victory when he lines-up in the Lawn Bowls Handicap (8.00am) over nine furlongs at Sha Tin on Sunday. Purton, as per normal, has a host of winning chances on the 10-race programme, notably Prince of Porty, who [...]