Channon’s Lad could be hard to pass in Brigadier Gerard May 21, 2024 THURSDAY night’s Brigadier Gerard card might lack a genuine showstopper, but there are some talents worth keeping an eye on. Hawaiian looks a potential Royal Ascot juvenile for Richard Hannon and will be hard to beat in the National Stakes (6.37pm), but at his likely short odds, he’s not a bet for me. Trueshan is [...]
Atomic could send his rivals Packing May 21, 2024 BANK on trainer Danny Shum to have a change of fortune at Happy Valley in Hong Kong, when the city track hosts a nine-race programme starting at 11.40am on Wednesday. 63-year-old Shum has been one of the most consistent performers in the territory over the past 20 years, training over 800 winners, and is renowned [...]
Now is the time for this Supremo to prove his Talents May 21, 2024 WITH the action at the Valley taking place on the C+3 track, meaning the width of the course measures less than the length of a cricket pitch, it is worth paying particular attention to the draw in six-furlong races. Past records show that the inside draw in stall one is the golden highway to follow, [...]
EP: 271 Newbury & Hong Kong May 17, 2024 The Group 1 Lockinge Stakes, won in the past by the likes of Frankel and Baaeed, is the feature race at Newbury on Saturday where you can, once again, bet into the unique Worldpool markets. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Newbury’s racing action with an eye on the Worldpool markets, [...]
Stay Loyal to Lor for a Super day at Sha Tin May 17, 2024 UMBRELLAS will once again come to the fore for racegoers, when racing gets underway with a 10-race programme at Sha Tin in Hong Kong on Sunday. Following a brief respite, with pleasant conditions at Happy Valley in midweek, the forecast of heavy rain and probable thunderstorms, points to surface conditions being soft or yielding once [...]
Hewitson confidence in Helene Warrior appears sky-high May 17, 2024 TOP HONG Kong pilot Lyle Hewitson has given a big vote of confidence to the chances of HELENE WARRIOR when he renews his association with the Danny Shum-trained son of Starspangledbanner in the Members Cup (9.10am), a handicap over a mile. Hewitson is renowned for his partnership with probable race-favourite Ching, having ridden the Michael [...]
I Spy the value with Catcher in York’s Clipper May 14, 2024 YORK’s Dante Festival begins today, where Oaks and Derby trials the Musidora and Dante take centre stage. Impressive Pretty Polly winner, Friendly Soul, is a strong favourite for today’s Musidora (3.45pm), while in tomorrow’s trial for the colts, Godolphin’s returning Ancient Wisdom heads the market. Neither look like great betting events though, and I’d rather [...]
Beckett’s Salt Bay looks well worth a stake at Newbury May 14, 2024 SATURDAY’s Lockinge (3.35pm) at Newbury is set to feature Inspiral and Big Rock, two of Europe’s best milers. However, forecasts are uncertain and so are their chances depending on conditions, so it’s best to keep our powder dry at this stage. William Haggas has two of his big guns in the Aston Park (1.50pm), but [...]
Richards in hot Pursuit of Valley win with Infinity May 14, 2024 WEATHER and track conditions should be perfect when racing gets underway with a nine-race card at Happy Valley in Hong Kong today. With little or no rain since last weekend and temperatures just below 30 degrees, you can guarantee the surface at the inner-city track will ride on the quicker side of good. That, of [...]
Head to Newbury on Saturday for a taste of Hong Kong May 14, 2024 HAPPY Valley may have its famous Beer Garden, but closer to home this weekend Newbury racegoers will have the chance to experience a Hong Kong-themed Garden for themselves. Newbury Racecourse is bringing Hong Kong to Berkshire for its premier Flat meeting, Al Shaqab Lockinge Day, including a special performance from singer Albert Chau. The celebration [...]