Ng’s Sigma can get him back in winning groove May 19, 2026 IT IS fair to say the Caspar Fownes stable are in the doldrums at present. With just one win from his last 47 runners, and no success at the last three Happy Valley meetings, you can guarantee Fownes will be scratching his head with frustration. The proclaimed King of the Valley, who was leading the [...]
Episode 87: Haydock, Irish Guineas and Hong Kong, plus special guest Karl Burke May 19, 2026 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back to preview the weekend’s action with domestic action from Haydock, where Karl Burke joined to discuss leading hope on the card Venetian Sun as well as others, alongside the Irish 2000 and 1000 Guineas from the Curragh on Saturday and Sunday and Wally Pyrah joins with his best [...]
Savvy has Brilliant chance under Purton May 15, 2026 RACEGOERS in Hong Kong will be praying the gods of fortune are on their side when they arrive at Sha Tin for an 11-race programme on Sunday. Not only are they faced with a host of head-scratching and competitive handicaps, but they have the added dilemma of what the weather will be like before the [...]
Irish imports in line for Sha Tin Honours on Sunday May 15, 2026 FORMER Aidan O’Brien galloper ABSOLUTE HONOUR is hard to oppose when he seeks a successful follow-up in the Port Shelter Handicap (9.40am) over nine furlongs. The son of Saxon Warrior, who was known as Surpass when winning of two of his three races when trained by O’Brien in Ireland, finally got off the mark when [...]
Episode 86: Roger Teal on Dancing Gemini and Oxted, York Dante Festival and Lockinge Day at Newbury May 12, 2026 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back to preview the week’s action, with York’s Dante Festival before Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury on Saturday. Trainer Roger Teal joins to discuss his runner in the race, Dancing Gemini, and the returning Oxted, whilst Wally Pyrah previews Wednesday’s Happy Valley racing. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been [...]
York looks ready for a Rousing Encore May 12, 2026 WITH Classic trials aplenty in the last few weeks, York’s three-day Dante Festival will likely provide the final pieces of the puzzle ahead of the Oaks and Derby. The key trials, Wednesday’s Musidora and Thursday’s Dante Stakes, are both contests that are well worth watching but I’m keen to hunt out a few bets amongst [...]
Zeus to become King of Newbury on Lockinge Day May 12, 2026 FOLLOWING three days on the Knavesmire, we’re treated to Group One action from Newbury with the Lockinge Stakes (2.35pm) taking centre stage on Saturday. Earl of Sefton winner Damysus currently heads the ante-post markets, and while there’s no doubting that was an impressive performance, he must step up again if he is to take [...]
It’s time to show Ace War Some more Love May 12, 2026 HONG Kong racing fans can look forward to another exciting and highly competitive programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday, where the action takes place on the tricky C+3 track, beginning at 11.40am. Serious-minded bettors are going to need to keep a watchful eye on the sky again, with the weather forecast suggesting one or two [...]
Fighter can give Bowman victory under the lights May 12, 2026 THERE is no doubt that form book students will be burning the midnight oil trying to fathom who will win the fiendishly difficult Parislongchamp Handicap (3.50pm) over the extended mile. The field of 11 contenders have won 29 races between them around the city circuit, which includes 14 over the course and distance. Former Group [...]
Bulb’s chances are bright under Magic Man Moreira May 8, 2026 REGULAR Hong Kong racegoers will need to wait until the finale at Sha Tin for the feature race on the card – the six-furlong Class Two Sai Wan Shan Handicap (10.45am). The contest promises to be a mouth-watering spectacle, featuring some of the best handicap sprinters in town up against a couple of potential future [...]