Racing has been held in Hong Kong since the 1800s and it is unequivocally the number sport in town. There are 88 meetings a season hosted across two venues in Sha Tin and Happy Valley with billions of dollars bet every week. It is considered the toughest jurisdiction in the world.
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Frankie Dettori will be seeking his first win in the Darley July Cup aboard U.S.-trained runner Extravagant Kid
Jockey Frankie Dettori is hoping Extravagant Kid can finally fill the only major gap on his British racing CV by landing the Darley July Cup on Saturday (July 10th) at Newmarket.
The six furlong contest is the only domestic Group One race the 50 year old has yet to win, although he has ridden the runner-up on three occasions – Iffraaj (2006), Advertise (2019) and Sceptical (2020).
Dettori said: “I have been living in Newmarket since 1985 and outside of the Guineas this is our biggest race, so I would of course love to be able to win it. I have won races all over the world and it is this one in my hometown that is proving the most difficult.
Duke Of York preview: Art Power faces strong opposition on return
Tue 11 May 2021
Art Power ready to return to the fray in the Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes on the Knavesmire on Wednesday.
The son of Dark Angel, owned by King Power Racing, enjoyed a successful three-year-old campaign that saw him develop into a serious contender for sprinting honours.
After completing a hat-trick in convincing fashion in the Group Three Lacken Stakes at Naas in July, Art Power contested Group One company for his last three races.
He had his baptism at the top level in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York, where he was sixth to Battaash over the minimum trip, and was fourth in both the Haydock Sprint Cup and the Qipco British Champions Sprint at Ascot in the autumn.
Temple Stakes at Haydock on Tinklerâs radar for Ubettabelieveit
Sun 25 Apr 2021
Ubettabelieveit could try to redeem himself in the Temple Stakes at Haydock next month following a poor performance in France.
Nigel Tinklerâs three-year-old was never travelling well and trailed home last of eight behind Suesa in the Group Three Prix Sigy at Chantilly on his seasonal debut.
The North Yorkshire trainer believes over-watered ground may have been responsible for the disappointing display from last yearâs Flying Childers Stakes winner.
âHeâs absolutely fine, not a problem,â said Tinkler. âI think theyâd over-watered the ground and he doesnât like that.