The City A.M. Punter Podcast EP:24 Ascot, Wetherby & Hong Kong October 30, 2020 Today trainer Kim Bailey joins us to talk about his exciting Vinndication who runs at Wetherby on Saturday in the Grade 2 Charlie Hall Chase over 3 miles. Racing editor Bill Esdaile looks at the best of the weekend action at Ascot & Wetherby and Wally Pyrah talks us through some of the Hong Kong [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Doesn’t take a Leap Of Faith to back Size’s contender October 27, 2020 IT’S GOOD to see the prolific winning partnership of trainer John Size and jockey Joao Moreira back in the winners’ circle on a regular basis, recently. Size, the former 11-time champion trainer, suffered a hiccup last season, finishing sixth in the championship with only 46 winners. With ten winners already this term, and Saturday’s impressive [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Lor can reign Supreme at the Valley again October 27, 2020 TRAINER Caspar Fownes maybe heading the trainers’ championship race at present, but hot on his heels is trainer Frankie Lor, who is in the middle of a purple patch. Lor has saddled five winners and five places from just 26 runners in the last fortnight and completed a hat-trick at the Valley last week. The [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: There could be a Storm brewing October 27, 2020 PUNTERS have the bonus of an extra race when Happy Valley hosts a nine-race programme on the notorious ‘C+3’ track on Wednesday. It’s always worth highlighting the ‘C+3’ track, which is just over 21 yards in width, and has a short sharp straight over one-and-half furlongs. It’s easy to appreciate that horses with double-figure draws have [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Prince looks Gem of a bet October 20, 2020 FORM-BOOK students will point to the outstanding claims of top-weight Californiadeepshot, who lines-up in the closing Po Chong Wan Handicap (3.50pm) at Happy Valley on Wednesday. This striking looking chestnut hasn’t had much luck since winning on his debut last season, with a series of wide draws scuppering his chances. Last month for instance, with [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Teetan can continue purple patch aboard Ardenode October 20, 2020 WILL wonders never cease! There was a rare occurrence at Sha Tin in Hong Kong last Sunday. Leading jockeys Joao Moreira and reigning champ Zac Purton both went home empty-handed, something that only happens once every blue moon. Both will be in action again at Happy Valley on Wednesday and their many thousands of supporters [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Get Lucky with Murray’s Partners October 20, 2020 THERE is plenty to look forward to in Hong Kong on Wednesday as Happy Valley hosts an exciting and competitive eight-race card. With last week’s Typhoon having blown itself back into the sea, and no rain on the horizon, punters can expect perfect conditions. Make a note, however, that past records predict it’s tough for [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Plenty of reasons to be Bullish about Chau’s ride October 13, 2020 YOUNG 10lb claiming apprentice Jerry Chau is certainly making a name for himself in Hong Kong at present. After steering Gouton Of Garo to victory at Happy Valley last week, trainer David Ferraris was quoted as saying that Chau is by far and away the best apprentice riding in Hong Kong. It’s no wonder then [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Chadwick can make more California memories October 13, 2020 IT’S BEEN great to see jockey Matthew Chadwick back in the limelight over the last couple of weeks in Hong Kong. The 30-year-old will always be known by local racing enthusiasts for his successful association with legendary grey galloper California Memory, who won back-to-back Hong Kong Cups back in 2011 and 2012. Chadwick also tasted success the UK, when [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Terrior to give his rivals a fright October 13, 2020 PUNTERS are going to need an update on track conditions before racing gets underway at Happy Valley on Wednesday. With a typhoon having already hit the city in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and the increasing possibility of more rain and occasional thunderstorms throughout today, it’s imperative to find out an up-to-date weather bulletin [...]