Caspar Fownes can expect to be Proud of his Dragon September 15, 2023 IT HASN’T been easy for bettors in the first week of the new Hong Kong racing season, with only three market leaders obliging in 18 races, and a few long odds-on shots vanquished along the way. With weather conditions still unpredictable and showers forecast again over the weekend, patience is going to be a key [...]
EP: 229 Doncaster, Chester & Hong Kong September 15, 2023 The final classic of the season takes place at Doncaster on Saturday as this year’s three-year-old generation line up in the Group 1 St. Leger, the highlight of this weekend’s racing. We also look at a couple of TV races at Chester on the same afternoon. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best [...]
Shum’s Denfield to go Splendidly at Happy Valley September 12, 2023 WITH the weather finally relenting in Hong Kong after a typhoon and catastrophic floods in the past 10 days or so, it’s all systems go for iconic track Happy Valley to host its first meeting of the season, with an excellent eight-race programme. With crowds expected to flock through the turnstiles to celebrate the occasion [...]
Excellent should be Peerless once again from stall two September 12, 2023 OMENS are looking good for the Frankie Lor-trained EXCELLENT PEERS to register his fifth win of his career, in the Mui Wo Handicap (3.50pm) over six furlongs. This course and distance specialist found life tough in the latter stages of last season, with a series of awkward draws and troubled journeys going against him, although [...]
All Is Good for Purton to strike on Lucky September 8, 2023 RACEGOERS are in for a treat for the start of the 2023/24 Hong Kong season at Sha Tin on Sunday, when one of the world’s top-rated sprinters Lucky Sweynesse, with Zac Purton aboard, reappears in the Class One HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (6.55am), a Class One handicap over six furlongs. No one can accuse trainer [...]
Hewitson looking for Super Fast start to new season aboard Dragon September 8, 2023 FORM students take note! Weather and surface conditions may once again play an important role when determining winners at Sha Tin on Sunday. Heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday, caused the city to be flooded, with more rainfall recorded in a single hour (over six inches) since records began in 1884. With showers expected over [...]
EP: 228 Haydock, Ascot, Kempton, Leopardstown & Hong Kong September 8, 2023 The Sprint Cup is the feature race at Haydock on Saturday afternoon, part of the Qipco British Champions Series, where the super-fast Shaquille looks to add a further Group One prize to his already impressive list of victories. We hear today from his jockey James Doyle. We also preview races at Kempton and Ascot. There’s [...]
City Giving Day: Central London Alliance’s Guinness World Record Title Attempt September 7, 2023 In a city that’s known for its fast-paced business world, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture, a remarkable event is set to take place that will not only make history but also underline the spirit of community and philanthropy that thrives within the heart of London. On the 25th and 26th of September, the Central London [...]
EP: 227 Sandown, Beverley & Chester September 1, 2023 Sandown is the venue for two Group 3 races on Saturday with Beverley hosting their annual Beverley Bullet sprint. Chester completes the Saturday afternoon TV racing action. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s racing. Hosted by Chris Barnett. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting [...]
Hills has got a fast Khaa and Spencer has the keys to the ignition August 25, 2023 THE FIVE-furlong Nunthorpe Stakes (3.35pm) is always one of the highlights of the season and this year’s renewal looks another belter. Last year’s winner HIGHFIELD PRINCESS is clearly the one to beat as she looked right back to her best in the King George at Goodwood last time. Her form figures on the Knavesmire read [...]