A terrific lineup of Malaysia’s premier four-year-olds will assemble for the RM200,000 4YO Sprint Championship (Race 9) at the Selangor Turf Club this Sunday. The big question is if local star ANTIPODEAN (1) can bounce back from his last start defeat in the Penang Farewell Trophy a fortnight ago where he missed the start and never recovered. Pound for pound he is the best credentialed horse in the fourteen-horse lineup with the highest rating but has been vulnerable in recent months especially with the big weights and will carry 59kg again this Sunday. Korean based jockey, Jimmy Wong was aboard the gelding when taking out the Sports Toto Supreme Challenge Cup last year and also when finishing runner up in the G1 Tunku Gold Cup in April. The combination will be reacquainted for the 1200m listed feature. One of the more progressive gallopers this season has been PACIFIC VICTORY (2) which has picked up five races since crossing the causeway. The Rubick gelding has been a leading light for the Jason Ong stable since arriving as a top end Class 4 performer towards the end of last year and continues to defy all challenges as he makes a rapid ascendency through the grades. HONESTY (5) has also been flying for the Joseph Leck yard with three wins from four starts in Malaysia and his last start victory was arguably his most impressive to date. Taking on a smart Class 3 lineup, the horse was trapped wide throughout but still had the audacity take care of his rivals. His 4.5 length win prior to that was also inspiring when starting from barrier two. He may need luck from barrier twelve on Sunday but the horse is racing at his peak and is the value selection. STOP THE WATER (6) has done little wrong with three wins from five starts locally and chased home smart sprinter Pacific Vampire here on May 18 when caught wide for most of the journey. The Headwater gelding is an honest and reliable beginner who cannot be left out of calculations. The Buffalo stable pair of ERUPTION (7) and THUNDEROUS (8) are coming off handy form lines and are capable of measuring up in their toughest assignments so far while former Australian VALOIS (4) scored narrowly on his local debut but will derive benefit from that first up run here two weeks ago. 4YO SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP SELECTIONS: (1) ANTIPODEAN   (2) PACIFIC VICTORY   (5) HONESTY   (6) STOP THE WATER The 1020m Korea Racing Authority Trophy (Race 4) has attracted a smart lineup of up-and-coming sprinters which have maintained good form in recent months. WITNESSIMPACT (1) created a huge impact on the local circuit when debuting in August last year winning five from his first six starts and resumes from two-month break. The five-year-old seemed to train off towards the end of his last preparation and never appeared threatening at his final two runs prior to spelling. He can bounce back without surprising judging by his handy first up record. BRANSOM (3) will head into Sunday’s semi feature as one of the favourites based on strong performances behind a couple of smart sprinters including a last start 3rd behind Pacific Victory, a horse he actually beat three runs ago. A two-time winner from three attempts over the track and distance, BRANSOM (3) will be the testing material in the eight-horse field. SNOW DRAGON (7) finished 3rd to BRANSOM (3) back in March but if anything, the six-year-old grey has probably further improved and was far from disgraced when placed in a Supreme A contest from a wide gate last month. Chairman’s Trophy winner PACIFIC PADRINO (5) is a versatile type rarely far off the mark despite not winning too often. Coming off a 4th in the Penang Farewell Trophy the five-year-old could provide the minor upset. KRA TROPHY SELECTIONS: (3) BRANSOM   (7) SNOW DRAGON   (1) WITNESSIMPACT   (5) PACIFIC PADRINO           

Video Stars Race 3 No 2 AUTUMN VIBES After producing two fast-finishing efforts to start his career, his winning chances were undone last time out by a tardy getaway, which left him well back in the field. Despite making some late ground, he could only manage 12th over 1400m. Now resuming from a 69-day break, he has impressed in a recent trial and looks a runner to keep a close eye on first-up. Race 8 No 6 TOMODACHI KOKOROE He has returned in good form following a three-month spell, finishing third in both outings. On each occasion, he was beaten by less than a length, and with better barrier draws, he could have finished even closer. With a more economical run this week, he looks capable of springing a surprise against more fancied rivals. Sectional Stars Race 2 No 3 VIVA CHALEUR He closed off strongly for fifth last start on the All-Weather surface, clocking the second-fastest final 400m sectional. The slow early tempo made his late effort even more noteworthy. Dropping to Class 5 for the first time, he looks well placed to finish in the Top 3 if the race is run at a genuine tempo. Race 4 No 9 EURO ROCKS It may pay to forgive his first-up effort, where he showed little after settling off the pace from a wide draw. More relevant is his previous run, when he raced on the speed and stuck on gamely to finish sixth in a fast-run race. With that run under his belt, he should strip fitter second-up and could surprise at odds if the race shape suits.

By Adam Morgan, PA After leaving a big-money offer on the table, Basher Watts is a mix of nerves and excitement ahead of Shes Perfect’s quest for Prix de Diane glory at Chantilly on Sunday. Owned by the social media influencer’s burgeoning racing club, the Charlie Fellowes-trained filly showed her star quality when first past the post in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, with Watts revealing her owners had no hesitation in turning down a $2.5million offer from Japan to head back to France in search of Classic compensation. “I’m nervous, but there’s also a lot of excitement there,” said Watts. “We had a big offer for her last week but we put it to all her 38 owners and 37 instantly said no. You get into horse racing with a dream of owning a horse like her and sometimes some things are worth more than money.

“That 15 minutes when we thought we had won the race at Longchamp is worth more money than anyone would be willing to pay and I just couldn’t ever enjoy watching her in someone else’s silks. There are so many big races to come and we want to be the ones enjoying that journey with her. “I went in to see her do her last piece of work last week and I’ve been in to see her again today and it all still doesn’t feel real that we own the favourite for the Prix de Diane.” After losing the French 1000 Guineas in the stewards’ room and then also failing with their subsequent attempt to appeal the decision, the Shes Perfect team were left to contemplate a Royal Ascot rematch in the Coronation Stakes with ParisLongchamp rival Zarigana or stepping up in distance for another tilt at a Classic and also redemption in France. However, with her handler keen to explore options up in trip and a tantalising ticket to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe waiting to be stamped for later in the season, it was decided Shes Perfect could be aptly named for the challenge of the French Oaks, with connections buoyant after being handed stall seven at Chantilly. “We definitely spoke in depth about where to go and there were a few different factors why we decided to go back to France,” explained Watts.

“One of them is we need to know whether she stays and this will only be the fifth run of her career, so let’s find out sooner or later if she does. She has an Arc entry and it’s unbelievable to think she could even be running in a Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. “This is the perfect step up for her without stretching her too far and we do think French racing suits her style of racing.” He went on: “There is also the competitor in me who thinks how sweet would it be to go back to France and win the second Classic for fillies and this time keep it. This is our last ever shot at a Classic with her, so why not roll the dice and see. “Last time out wasn’t the ending we wanted, but even going out to France with all her owners is an amazing experience and amazing trip and we’ll go back there and hope we can ‘win’ again.” “We were happy with the draw in seven and I thought it would be typical if we got 12 of 12, but we’ll happily take seven. Let’s hope it’s the French paying us back a little bit and we’ll keep everything crossed.”

Frankie Lor hopes Bottomuptogether can take a significant step towards Group company when the talented sprinter contests the HK$2.84 million Class 2 HKU Business School And Faculty Of Engineering Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Saturday (14 June). With five wins and five minor placings from 12 starts, the Shamus Award gelding has risen in the ratings to 102 and chases a third course and distance victory under Zac Purton this weekend when the pair faces a quality line-up of speedsters. To jump from gate 10, Bottomuptogether (133lb) clashes with Raging Blizzard (135lb), Wunderbar (128lb), Gorgeous Win (127lb), Son Pak Fu (124lb), Tomodachi Kokoroe (121lb), Gustosisimo (120lb) and Call Me Glorious, Must Go, Harmony N Blessed and Whizz Kid, who are all assigned 115lb. Reacting to the barrier draw, Lor said: “This time he has drawn 10, which is a little bit awkward because inside him he has some horses who are quite fast. It will depend on how he jumps. If he jumps better than the others maybe he can lead, but if someone goes crazy in front maybe he can take a sit. “I think Zac knows the horse more than me. Zac always rides this horse better than the other jockeys, so I’ll just leave it to him.” Rated 79 at the start of the season, Bottomuptogether has scored twice this term and last start finished second to Lady’s Choice in a strong Class 2 over 1200m. “He’s a horse who has improved slowly, slowly,” Lor, Hong Kong champion trainer in 2021/22, said. “He just gets a little bit better each time. He’s still young, he’s only four years old, so I hope next season we can try for Group races. “His full brother is Beauty Live, so hopefully he can handle a bit longer in time, but at this stage he’s still a bit keen in the early stages so I’ll leave him at 1200m until he can relax more.” With 44 wins for the season, Lor is sixth in the trainers’ championship behind John Size (62), David Hayes (54), Ricky Yiu (49), Caspar Fownes (48) and reigning Hong Kong champion trainer Francis Lui (45). Eyeing a third Hong Kong trainers’ championship after titles during his first Hong Kong stint in 1997/98 and 1998/99, David Hayes is represented by Tomodachi Kokoroe (Luke Ferraris) and Harmony N Blessed (Karis Teetan) in Saturday’s contest. Acknowledging 12-time champion trainer Size’s imposing eight-win lead in the race for this season’s Hong Kong trainers’ crown, Hayes said: “I need to be training more winners than John at the next few meetings to have a sneak of a chance. “It’s (winning the championship) highly unlikely but I haven’t given up. For all that I’m a realist. If he equals me or worse on Saturday, I’ll hoist the white flag.” Assessing the form of Tomodachi Kokoroe and Harmony N Blessed, Hayes said: “They are two war horses for the stable. They are at their marks at this stage of their careers but I’d expect them both to get prize money. “You never know, if they get the right runs, they’re more than capable of winning, though it’s a tough class for them. I’d lean towards Harmony N Blessed if the going gets soft, but I’d be favouring Tomodachi Kokoroe if it isn’t.” Hayes has 11 runners spread across 8 races and expects World Hero to run well. World Hero contests the Class 4 Hong Kong University Alumni Association Challenge Cup Handicap (1400m) and will start from barrier 14 for Alexis Badel. “He’s (World Hero) in great form – he has a class rise and he did get a beautiful ride to win the other day. He gives himself every chance by putting himself on the pace and should run well again,” Hayes said. Saturday’s (14 June) 11-race card at Sha Tin starts with the HKU Faculties Of Arts And Education Plate (1000m) for Griffins at 4pm. By Leo Schlink

Local trainer, Kevin Coetzee will have a strong hand in the high grade 1200m Cosmo C contest (Race 3) this Saturday with four of the six runners representing the stable. SALAAM NAMASTEY and MAN OF ACTION are both coming off last start wins in this company and are likely to head the markets in the small lineup. SALAAM NAMASTEY has developed into a handy type posting three wins from his last four starts and overcame an awkward jump to win here on May 24. MAN OF ACTION is coming off a seven-week break but normally races well when freshened. The five-year-old displayed a quick turn of foot when scoring over 1400m from the wide gate on April 26 and a repeat performance would not surprise. Promising three-year-old PEAKY BLINDER has closed off well from moderate beginnings at his past two outings and is due to strike back. BOSS NINE NINE and TALKINGTALKINGGURU have similar racing patterns and both will be aiming for the winning hat trick in the 1300m Class 5A contest (Race 2). Arriving from Singapore with the solitary win from 25 starts, BOSS NINE NINE has rapidly improved since joining the stables of Stephen Cook, chalking up two wins from four Malaysian starts. The five-year-old goes up 3.5kg and is coming off a seven week break. Not many horses can come from rearward positions and win at Penang but TALKINGTALKINGGURU did exactly that at the last meeting a fortnight ago. The four-year-old does possess a quick turn of foot and is also building a handy record of three wins from eight runs locally. Jockey S Saddam has gone two from two astride the gelding and the combination will be hard to beat again come Saturday. Another Coetzee runner with a winning chance is FAST AND FEARLESS engaged in the 1100m Class 5A contest (Race 5). The eight-year-old will appreciate the class drop following minor placings at Cosmo C level in recent weeks and will be looking to break through for his current stable. A couple of veterans in MODRIC, who won a Class 5 two starts ago and TERMS OF REFERENCE have wound the clock back with improved performances recently remaining competitive at this level. Both gallopers have trifecta chances along with GURNEY DRIVE which is a fast beginner drawn the outside gate while BALIN will be attempting to break the 560-day winning drought. Selangor trainer, Simon Dunderdale seldom enters horses for Ipoh but has one galloper which is due to bounce back in the 1400m Class 4A (Race 6). ONG MARI displayed loads of potential breaking the maiden tag in a Class 4 race at his second start on January 4 prior to lowering the colours of smart three-year-old Duma in a Max Two Stakes a fortnight later. The five-year-old has failed to recapture that form in the higher grades since but back in Class 4, he may strike back at value odds. Former New Zealand galloper, WILSING is a five-start maiden resuming from a seven-month break. The gelding has been trialing well at the track and is one to watch on its Malaysian debut.

The Stradbroke Handicap isn’t just Queensland’s biggest race — it’s the beating heart of the Sunshine State’s racing calendar and Australia’s premier event of the winter season. Each year, it grows in prestige, prize money, and global attention, evolving into a true celebration of elite thoroughbred talent. The Stradbroke is a proving ground where rising stars become household names and champions are forged. There’s no denying that War Machine has reached new heights since heading north to Queensland under the guidance of the accomplished Team Hawkes. Just how far this exciting four-year-old has come will be revealed this Saturday in Queensland’s richest and most prestigious race, the $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm. Adding to the intrigue, Tim Clark, one of Australia’s most experienced big-race jockeys, takes the reigns for the first time aboard War Machine as he has his first crack at the Eagle Farm track. He’ll face off against a stellar field, including the local hero Rothfire, now partnered by James McDonald, who ironically denied Rothfire victory aboard Sunshine In Paris in last month’s Group 1 Doomben 10,000. Among the most consistent threats is Kimochi, to be ridden by Craig Williams. While she’s yet to break through this season, the talented mare has loomed large in every start and looks primed to peak this Saturday. The Stradbroke headlines an electric program and comes up as Race 8 on a stacked Eagle Farm card that also features the Group 1 JJ Atkins for two-year-olds. The race acts as a season finale for this year’s juvenile stars, with local sensation Cool Archie gunning for his fifth straight win. He’ll face stiff competition from the likes of Zebra Finch, trained by James Cummings, and Grafterburners, also partnered by Craig Williams. In a major boost to the meeting, the World Pool will be active on the Stradbroke and the Group 2 Q22, showcasing the very best of Queensland racing to international wagering markets. This opens up an incredible opportunity for partners to amplify engagement across jurisdictions and be part of Australia’s most thrilling winter race day.

Consistent recent scorers Bob’s Your Uncle and Claw reappear on the weekend’s nine-race Highveld card at Turffontein on Sunday 15 June and despite their resultant penalties, both versatile last-start winners are good value to follow up at the Standside fixture. Lucky Houdalakis-trained galloper Bob’s Your Uncle has taken his game to a new level this year – in four 2025 appearances, this son of Royal Mo finished second in back-to-back sprints before winning consecutive recent outings over 1400m and, most recently, over 1450m. His last three starts came under Craig Zackey who retains the ride aboard the five-year-old gelding in Race 7 over 1160m. The latest of those runners-up finishes was over the same course and distance with Zackey aboard, albeit off a nine-point lower mark. Bob’s Your Uncle showed his form and well-being by following up his 1400m gun-to-tape Vaal victory with another frontrunning success over 1450m on Turffontein’s Inside track under a three-point hike. He lines up off a career-high mark after a further six-point increase but that isn’t likely to prevent another bold winning bid from the Houdalakis inmate under his title-chasing rider. Mike and Adam Azzie’s charge Claw, a lightly raced and maturing son of Horizon, was rewarded for his consistency with a deserved last-start success and returns to the scene of that victory four weeks ago in Race 8 over 1600m. The four-year-old gelding was given a confident ride by reigning champion apprentice Kobeli Lihaba when winning over the same course and distance last time, and a subsequent three-point rise for that workmanlike success seems rather lenient so shouldn’t halt the Azzie runner’s winning momentum. Other last-start winners whose progress it should pay to follow are two-year-old filly Versace Onthetrack (Race 1) and highly regarded youngster Jan Van Goyen (Race 2). The former, a grey daughter of Danon Platina, confirmed the promise of her debut second by winning next time out over 1000m at the same venue and a step up to 1160m in the opener should unlock improvement. Exciting debut scorer Jan Van Goyen could hardly have been more impressive when justifying betting support to make a winning introduction over 1160m earlier this month, and his quick reappearance suggests the Mike and Mathew de Kock-trained Master Of My Fate colt has taken that run well. Jan Van Goyen is open to any amount of improvement and should be confidently followed until beaten. Clive Robinson

Derby’s and Oaks are traditionally restricted to three-year-old colts (and geldings in this country) and fillies respectively. With a dearth of horses in this age group that are bred to stay or do stay, fields for these restricted races melted down to a point that Graded status was reduced and eventually opened to all ages. Strictly speaking, Saturday’s Tote Derby and Tote Oaks at Hollywoodbets Scottsville are misnomers but still retain Gr3 status and have attracted competitive fields that have traditionalist grinding their teeth, still add up to competitive racing. Given all the withdrawals from the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Monday, Future Swing has made it into 18^th place on the official July log and will be hoping to cement his place in the line-up with a win in the Gr3 Tote Bets Derby at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Saturday. Justin Snaith gelding was a close-up second to the lightly weighted Field Marshal in the Lonsdale Stirrup Cup last time out and is now 5.5kg better off at the weights so should be able to turn the tables. However, Glen Kotzen’s runner Holding Thumbs has stood his ground for a July berth and is currently on the periphery. A win come Saturday could see him leap-frog Future Swing into 18^th place on the log so there is still a lot to play for. Holding Thumbs is 2.5kg better off with Future Swing on their Field Marshall encounter and stays the distance well so looks the part. Cape Eagle has been a soldier for the Andre Nel yard and goes well over course and distance. He had no luck in running in the WSB 1900 but is seldom out of the money and this race is right up his alley. Field Marshal looks well held at the weights considering his Woolavington performance but is an improving three-year-old and Frank Robinson’s charge can still give a lot of cheek. In the Tote Oaks, Candice Dawson’s filly My Soul Mate stays well and was runner-up in a strong Woolavington 2000 field and will be a big runner. However, Sean Tarry, who boast a phenomenal feature race record at this course, saddles World Of Alice who was narrowly beaten in the Gr2 SA Oaks by star filly Fiery Pegasus. She was a little disappointing last time out but rates a strong chance in this line-up. Dean Kannemeyer steps out Give Me Everything who goes  this trip for the first time. She looks held by My Soul Mate on their last meeting but can turn the table as she steps up in trip. One can never discount a Justin Snaith entry and Knockout has not been far back at recent outings. She steps up in trip and cannot safely be left out of any exotic bet calculations. In the first race on the eight race programme Celestial Diamond was friendless in the market on debut but finished close-up in spite of racing green over course and distance. Duncan Howells is always patient with his two-year-olds but his one looks primed. Tulip Fields found good market support when making her debut over 1400m on the poly for Kannemeyer. She raced green and although down in trip and on the turf she has a strong chance. Water Hyacinth found market support last time out and was not far back. She can feature but a weather eye on the market could pay dividends. Mike and Mathew de Kock, successful with Dave The King last Saturday, saddle Gotta Go Eddie in the second. The gelding has shown up well in both starts and was a fair second over course and distance on debut. Boardwalk Breez has not been far back in two starts for Paul Lafferty and should be all the better for the experience and Yeni stays with the ride. French War Lord raced green in a promising debut and is sure to improve on that effort. It should pay to keep an eye on the first timers in the opening leg of the Pick 6 but of those that have run, That’ll Be The Day was narrowly beaten on this course at just his second outing and will be the horse to beat. Light The Fire was green in a promising debut and should come on with the outing while the regally-bred Gimme Rules makes his debut and is a full brother to Gr1 performers. His performance will be watched with more than just passing interest. Next Of Kin comes from a top stable and will also be worth watching in the betting. Star In Motion steps up in trip for Kannemeyer in the fourth but has been narrowly beaten at his last two on the poly. The extra should suit so he can go one better. World Of Royalty has put in two smart efforts over shorter in soft ground and was a beaten favourite last time out. This trip will suit and he should put in a big showing. Captainship started at long odds when going the trip for the first time from the widest draw at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He has Richard Fourie in the irons to help his chances. The Michael Roberts-trained Vencedor has come good of late and stays the trip well. He is another to consider. In the fifth, Blue Holly is back over what looks to be her preferred trip.  This is her third run in KZN and should be at her peak. Mia’s Athena was well regarded by her stable early in her career but has had her problems. This is her third run back after a lengthy break and she was close-up last start and has a light weight. She can give apprentice Savanna Valjalo her first winner. Convocation was possibly out-classed in the SA Fillies Sprint last time out after showing good form to weaker prior to that. She may prefer it a touch further while Vision To Achieve has been in mustard form over course and distance. She has a handy weight and can go in again. The last is a competitive handicap but Rosh Kadesh is down in class and has shown up well in two KZN starts. He should be primed for this. Honor The King was not far back when starting favourite last run and the extra furlong will suit but he faces Serpentine Fire on 1.5kg worse terms for a length beating. There should be very little in it this time around with Serpentine Fire having the better draw which could swing it in his favour.

Chris So hopes rising star Hong Lok Golf (127lb) can eventually ascend to elite company after the gelding’s impressive victory in the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Cheung Sha Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (11 June). Making his Happy Valley debut after stringing together five wins from six Sha Tin starts, the Grunt four-year-old dug deep under Harry Bentley to overhaul Steps Ahead (123lb) by a short head in 1m 38.44s. Having started the season on a mark of 52 in Class 4, Hong Lok Golf showed trademark application – and versatility – in adapting to Happy Valley’s unique contours to triumph at Class 2 level for the second time in two starts. “I was worried about coming to Happy Valley for the first time, but I thought the horse could be flexible – he can lead, sit off the pace or come from behind – so it was worth the try,” So said. “Every time he gives you a surprise – he’s such a tough horse and never gives up, he always hits the line strongly. I hope he can be a Group 1 horse in time.” So is yet to formulate immediate plans for one more start in a wonderful campaign for Hong Lok Golf. “I don’t think we’ll go for the Group 3 (Premier Plate Handicap, 1800m on 22 June), there is a mile race on July 13 at Sha Tin that we can maybe look at, but we’ll see how he pulls up and what the owner thinks,” So said. Bentley, took his 2024/25 tally to 28 wins with a double after also scoring on Smiling Emperor, said: “This horse (Hong Lok Golf) is just so tough and he really goes to the well. He’s a jockey’s dream, really. “The pace was a bit sedate, perhaps, for him early on. We got a lovely run through following Steps Ahead but the straight here is a bit on the short side for him and it blunts his staying power, where Sha Tin really suits him with the long straight. “Chris and his team have done a really good job in keeping him in tip-top shape until now.” Bidding to reclaim his throne as ‘King of the Valley’, Caspar Fownes fired in a double at Happy Valley to edge three wins clear of Mark Newnham as this season’s leading trainer at the city circuit. The most successful Hong Kong trainer in history at Happy Valley with 626 wins, Fownes leads the 2024/25 standings with 25 wins to lead Newnham (22) with only three meetings remaining this season at the venue after striking with Autumn Delight and Capital Legend. The four-time Hong Kong champion trainer struck with Autumn Delight in the second section of the Class 4 Tai Hang Tung Handicap (1200m) under Andrea Atzeni before apprentice Ellis Wong fired in his eighth victory since the start of May when Capital Legend finished powerfully to claim the first section of the Class 4 Tai Kok Tsui Handicap (1650m). Referring to his stable’s surging Happy Valley form, Fownes said: “That was the plan all along, so long may it continue. “It’s nice when you can get a result with horses that have a lot of problems. The owners have been very patient and now they’re starting to get the rewards. I think this horse (Autumn Delight) hopefully will improve and win another race before the season finishes.” Fownes singled out Wong for his ride on Capital Legend. “The pace was on so it was good. We knew he was going to finish strong. The kid’s (Wong) riding very well, he was patient and the horse picked up well,” Fownes said. “He’s got a good record backing up and he’s a horse that’s got a few issues, but it’s nice to have a good result for the owner.” Ricky Yiu’s Smart City broke through at his 16th Hong Kong start with runaway success under Karis Teetan in the second section of the Class 4 Tai Kok Tsui Handicap (1650m) before the Mauritian sealed a double with Definitive’s win for David Eustace in the Class 3 Sheung Shui Handicap (1650m). Douglas Whyte’s Glory B charged to victory for Lyle Hewitson in the first section of the Class 4 Tai Hang Tung Handicap (1200m) before Antoine Hamelin celebrated his 34th birthday in style when Hong Kong International Sale graduate Nordic Dragon posted his sixth course and distance win with success in the Class 3 Cheung Sheung Handicap (1200m). James Orman slotted his eighth victory of the season when Me Tsui’s Candlelight Dinner sped to the front and easily claimed the Class 4 Sheung Wan Handicap (1000m). “He put the writing on the wall last time and he was too good today,” Orman said. “It’s hard to get winners, but it’s good to get them when I can. Slowly, I’m just start to break in a little bit, but I’m enjoying it.” Jimmy Ting struck with Smiling Emperor (134lb) in the Class 5 Tai Wo Ping Handicap (1650m) under Bentley in a thrilling finish. With four horses in winning contention inside the last 20 metres, Capitalist three-year-old Smiling Emperor prevailed by a short head with a nose separating runner-up Windicator Family (134lb) from Beau Gosse (115lb). Hong Kong racing continues at Sha Tin on Saturday (14 June). By Leo Schlink

Trainer Alan Greeff is having his best season yet, and he can reel in some more winners at Fairview on the Polytrack on Friday. It could start as early as the first race, as it looks hard to go past his pair. Make Believe produced the better debut of the two runners but it is his stable companion, Wishes And Dreams, that Richard Fourie will ride – which is very interesting, as Wishes And Dreams was a bitter disappointment on debut. In Race 2, their runner Green Okra produced a fine local debut, but she may have a serious challenger in unlucky-so-far Grand Allegro, and that Swinger looks a worthwhile bet. The runners lining up in Race 3 are a disappointing lot and it may pay to give Fantasy Girl one last shot. She found traffic problems in her latest start and did not run badly. Stepping up in trip might just be what she has been looking for. A race later, in Race 4, Greeff has more than one runner with a winning chance but Jack In The Green, consistent on the Polytrack, may follow up. A bad draw of No 12 will not make it easy for Fourie, but he may well be up to the task. In Race 6, a MR 82 Handicap for fillies and mares over 1200m, Greeff-trained fillies Strata and Sharapova should fight out the finish. Strata won her first two starts since switching to Greeff earlier this year and was not disgraced in her last two. Fourie has stuck with her, but she will have to fight off her very consistent stable companion Sharapova, who is proven over course and distance and is at the top of her game. Clive Robinson

James Cummings, the grandson of legendary Melbourne Cup trainer Bart Cummings, is set to take the next major step in his career by joining the Hong Kong training ranks.

The 37-year-old, a 52-time Group 1 winner, was officially announced by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) on Wednesday as one of its newly licensed trainers for the 2026-27 season, which begins in September next year. He will step down as head trainer of Godolphin Australia on July 31, following the organisation’s decision in April to transition to a public training model after more than eight years under Cummings’ guidance.

Cummings had initially planned to launch his own public training operation in Australia, with support from industry heavyweights including Godolphin and Dynamic Syndications. However, that plan is now in doubt following his decision to accept the HKJC’s invitation.

His move to Hong Kong also takes him out of contention for the iconic Leilani Lodge stables at Royal Randwick, where he began his career under the guidance of his grandfather. The 55-box facility was recently vacated after his father, Anthony Cummings, had his training licence revoked by Racing NSW due to financial issues. Anthony and James’ brother Edward had briefly tried to retain the stables before the Australian Turf Club opened them up for new applicants.

James Cummings had been among the leading contenders for Leilani Lodge, alongside Ciaron Maher and the Gai Waterhouse–Adrian Bott partnership. The ATC board considered the applications at a meeting last month, with a final decision expected soon. With Cummings now out of the race, Maher firm as the new favourite to take over the prestigious stables and further cement his presence in Sydney racing.

While Cummings had previously expressed interest in training in Hong Kong should the opportunity arise, the timing is significant. Just last week, it was announced that he would continue to have access to Godolphin’s Carbine Lodge at Flemington beyond this season, paving the way for a smooth transition into the public arena.

In Hong Kong, Cummings will join a strong contingent of Australian trainers, including David Hayes, John Size, and Mark Newnham. However, the HKJC’s strict cap of 70 horses per trainer will mark a major shift for Cummings, who currently has 227 horses registered under his name in Australia.

Due to heavy rain at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Tuesday and the forecast of a clear week, the race meeting has been moved to Thursday 12 June. The complexities of the meeting adds to the intrigue. The card already looks setup for some horses to win who have not tasted success for a while which includes Dance Variety, who loves the soft, in race 8, the Winter Sprint over 1200m. Dance Variety was last seen in late April when he gave weight to Tenango in the Grade 3 Champagne Stakes over this course and distance. Tenango has subsequently won a Grade 2 in emphatic style and there is a push and a belief that he has a Grade 1 within. Dance Variety has won four of his last 12 runs including competing at a reasonably high level such as the Grade 2 De Grendel Cape Merchants. Sparingly raced by trainer Adam Marcus, he has placed him shrewdly to keep him in form despite probably never being at 100% peak fitness. Corne Orffer is carded to take the ride, he is the regular rider of Dance Variety. His record in soft conditions reads two wins but five places from eight runs in the going. There is plenty which points towards Dance Variety and he should be a reasonable price. Gimmelightning has shown capabilities of getting close to some of the best sprinters around but he can also look ordinary against moderate opposition. One has to keep safe of him because he can turn it on. His last start saw him run second, 1,5 lengths behind Empire State who is a progressive sort. His penultimate run cools enthusiasm because the talented Air Raid beat him to the tune of over six lengths. That performance, although not disgraceful, ought to have been slightly underwhelming because he can do so much better. No official excuses were offered for the run. Kaiboy is a very exciting young sprinter in the making. He was in the same race behind Air Raid, finishing ahead of Gimmelightning but he is slightly worse off at the weights so there should be little to choose between them. Kaiboy has plenty more to offer going forward and he could come into his own this summer. Watch for a nice run even if he does not win. Sugar Mountain is one of the most gallant horses in the country and he could win race 7, the Winter Mile. He came back to winning ways at his most recent run off at 16/1, beating Gallic Dream and the likes of top horses such as Let It Be Said, Bavarian Beauty and Makazole. Seeking The Stars was in that race too and they reoppose. They meet on identical terms, and there was 1,95 lengths between them. Sugar Mountain is looking for his 10^th career victory and he could reach double figures here because the weight he shoulders suits him after his last run. This trip looks too short of Mucho Dinero and Magic Verse who hold entries for the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Both are more effective over further. Spirit brings to best form into race 1 over 1000m but it could lead towards a first timer with just a little ability. Spirit finished four lengths behind All The Rage in his penultimate run with The Roaring Rock, who he reopposes, behind him. All The Rage has proven himself to be above average. Last time Spirit ran 1.3 lengths behind Happy Verse, who subsequently beat older, open opposition. The most appealing debutant is Fortune One under Andrew Fortune. Fortune also rides Match That in race 2 over 1200m. She ran in a feature race against male opposition last time and she was not disgraced, 3,45 lengths behind Dreamworld. The runner-up, Absolutely Yes franked that form last weekend. Her rivals look rather limited so she ranks as one of the best bets on the card. A massive field goes to post in race 3 over 1200m. Future Free caught the eye on debut when he finished off the race with a flourish ending up two lengths behind Rhydian over this course and distance. It is interesting to note that he is back in a sprint before going a distance which should suit ideally. He is a half-brother to the conquering Eight On Eighteen. If he learned anything from his debut, he can win. There is talk for Nightrain. Consider him and check the market near race time. Clair De Lune was beaten at 4/10 last time she ran. She has been so costly to follow finishing second in four of her five career starts. She meets such a shallow field in race 4 over 1200m. Gavin Lerena is carded to take the ride for Justin Snaith. This is a matter of now or do not fall for her anytime soon. Nothing jumps off the page in race 5 over 1500m. Kisses showed huge improvement in her last run behind Thomas Jenkins who has won subsequently. That was her first run around the turn and over this middle distance range as she went from nearly double-figure beatings to 1,5 lengths behind. If she confirms that trend, she should go very close. Strawberry Thief is improving with every start and she is starting to emerge as a filly who could be capable of scooping a feature race, even if at below Grade 1 level. She turned over Lavender Bay in her last run by 1,5 lengths over this course and distance. She is slightly worse off at the weights with Lavender Bay but she seems to be ahead of the curve after starting her career without many fireworks. She is selected to win race 6 over 1800m. Sun Dazed is his own worst enemy but he would be rewarded for consistency if he were to win race 9 over 1200m. After a list of places in his last few runs, surely at this level, a win must be within his grasp. Pink Pigeon ranks as one of the best bets on the card in race 10 over 1000m. Her last run saw her go close to Babelicious who looked hard to beat. She is down in class, as a receipt of that carries 61,5kg as opposed to 55,5kg of her last run. But she ought to confirm her most recent start under Richard Fourie.

Hong Lok Golf (127lb) passed the grade test in style last start and on Wednesday night (11 June) Chris So’s classy galloper heads to Happy Valley for the first time to contest the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Cheung Sha Handicap (1650m) after exclusively racing at Sha Tin across his initial six starts. Happy Valley has shorter home straight, tighter corners and unique undulations. It is vastly different to its counterpart Sha Tin, located in Hong Kong’s New Territories, which is more forgiving with a longer home run of 430m – no matter the rail position. Happy Valley’s home straight ranges from 312m in length on the ‘A Course’ to 338m on the ‘B+3 Course’. Harry Bentley, who partners Hong Lok Golf again, has ridden the 89-rater in all five of his wins, including his most recent success in Class 2 when he outmuscled subsequent Group 3 winner Pray For Mir by half a length on 4 May. Bentley, who turns 33 today (Tuesday, 10 June), said: “I’m very happy to be back on board. It’s a different track, so it’ll be interesting to see how he suits the Valley. He’s a very well-balanced horse, so I don’t see it being a problem. “One of his assets is that he really gallops and stretches out nicely, so a shorter straight is something to contend with but I don’t see any reason why he won’t perform.” Hong Lok Golf is aided by barrier four in his Happy Valley debut when he faces Helene Feeling (135lb), Voyage Samurai (130lb), Telecom Fighters (129lb), Soleil Fighter (127lb), C P Brave (124lb), The Golden Scenery (124lb), Steps Ahead (123lb) and Embraces (118lb). “The form is really stacking up and his (Hong Lok Golf) performances have gone from strength to strength. He is strengthening up as a horse and mentally he’s a lot more switched on. I’ve been really happy to see how he’s progressed throughout the season,” Bentley said. Powerful bay Hong Lok Golf is So’s highest-rated horse. The trainer has 32 wins this campaign, while Bentley is the winner of 26 races, and the jockey expects the four-year-old to keep thriving as he reaches the middle distances. The rising Grunt gelding is a winner over 1200m (twice), 1400m (twice) and 1600m (once). “He’s a horse that will go further in time. The extra 50 metres is no issue whatsoever. I was really happy with his trial. He gave me a fantastic feel last time,” Bentley said. Derek Leung is bearing down on the 30-win mark. The jockey pairs with Voyage Samurai in the Cheung Sha Handicap – another horse who makes his first appearance at the Valley. “He’s in Class 2 now but he’s very honest and consistent. He felt a bit tired last start over 1800 metres, so we gave him a small break. He’s returned fresher and I trialled him at Conghua recently, it seems like he’s good and he’s recovered well. I galloped him yesterday (Monday, 9 June) and he was good,” Leung said. “I think he’s ready for tomorrow, it’s his first start at Happy Valley. There are a few horses to our inside who look like they’ll go forward as well.” Voyage Samurai was third in a barrier trial at Conghua on 30 May behind Drombeg Banner, while Hong Lok Golf was second in a trial on 29 May at Sha Tin. Leung, with 28 wins this term, also rides Soaring Bronco in the second section of the Class 4 Tai Kok Tsui Handicap (1650m) tomorrow night. “He’s (Soaring Bronco) been very honest in his last couple of starts. He’s keeping his form very good. Every time he just tries his best and I think this time will be the same,” Leung said. Wednesday’s (11 June) nine-race fixture at Happy Valley commences at 6.40pm with the Class 5 Tai Wo Ping Handicap (1650m). By Declan Schuster

Punters face another testing card on the poly track at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday. Alyson Wright has a basket-full of runners as she bids for the KZN Champion Trainer title. On 33 winner’s so far this season, she currently trails log leader Garth Puller by five and Gareth van Zyl by four in what will be another tight race for the championship. That said, her runners face some difficult opposition but she can get her ship sailing in the first leg of the bi-pot but may first have to get past Fanie Bronkhorst’s raider Time Will Tell who has been knocking on the door for some time now. She goes well over this trip and has first time blinkers. Wright saddles three lively runners, best of which could be Captain Clever who was much improved when having his first run back after a lengthy break. He was on the poly from a wide draw and now gets 4kg relief from the saddle. Stable companion Gorgeous Bomb was a close-up second over course and distance and has yet to run a bad race. She gets the services of stable rider Athandiwe Mgudlwa. Gareth van Zyl saddles KMV Retrofit who has the widest draw but has shown up well at her last two and can feature. In the opening leg of the PA Cherry Ho Baby had excuses last run but has been costly to follow. She gets first time blinkers and may be worth one more chance. However, she could find herself in the shallow end of the purse again. Lemon Thyme was second best last run but was narrowly beaten at her penultimate start.  Andre Nel looks to have her primed for this. Fascination has not been too far back in her two outings to date and the step up in trip could make her a threat. The first leg of the Pick 6 French Flame made a promising start on the poly last time out and has improved at his last two. He gets first time blinkers and could get the better of Kitchakal who has been struggling for his next win but is never far back. He is course and distance suited with a plum draw. The fifth is an open handicap but Azaleas For All has shown up well in her last two and was a beaten favourite last time out. Gavin Lerena is back in the saddle and this trip suits. Garry Rich saddles English Primrose who just needed her last outing. She has a light weight and is back over her optimum trip. Qondanekukhanyeni has improved with each outing of late and was touched off last run. A repeat will see her in the money while Grand Slam has the best of the draw and was not far back to stronger last time out. In the sixth, Numzaan has a big weight but Serino Moodley is back in the irons and he has a strong chance. Gripen was a beaten favourite in his local debut behind White Seahorse but is still a maiden. He makes his poly debut but does look good enough to go close in this company. Dawn Surprise has consistent form over shorter but may now prefer this extended trip while Viva De Janeiro  has been dropping in the handicap but has consistent Highveld form. The switch to poly could bring out the best. Dean Kannemeyer’s runner Uzwano was hiked six points in the handicap for his latest victory over course and distance but is lightly raced. He is possibly still under the handicappers radar and could solve the problem of the seventh.  Stable companion Gurkha took a walk in the market last run but did have a wide draw and did not get the rub of the green in the race. He can do better here. Shoefella has joint top weight and a wide draw to contend with but has done well against stronger and should feature. Wright will be hoping that the consistent Ultra Quick can get her closer to the log leaders. He has been consistent at recent outings on the turf and the rejuvenated poly should suit. He could be the pick of Alyson Wright’s two runners. Clinton Binda also saddles a pair with similar form. Prized Platinum has shown up well in KZN and could prove the pick although Kabelo Matsunyane stays with Mariarchi Madness. Hippocrates has a big weight but is a poly specialist and jumps from a plum gate while Fate Of Fortune comes off a lengthy break but has solid poly form and is one to watch in the market. In the last, Coming In Hot ran way below form at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last run after showing solid Highveld form. The switch to first time poly could bring out the best in the six-year-old. Gorgeous Guy has been close-up in all of his recent starts. He goes well this trip and the poly should suit. Super Fast goes well this trip and shows good form in blinkers. He gets on well with his apprentice rider and from a good draw he should be right there again.

David Eustace added further lustre to a burgeoning Hong Kong debut season when emerging talent Light Years Charm swept to victory in the HK$2.84 million Class 2 Lee On Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (8 June), presenting the young trainer with his 30th winner of the campaign. By Rubick, Light Years Charm (121lb) gave Eustace his first Class 2 triumph and collected a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million – plus prizemoney of HK$1.59 million – after Zac Purton patiently piloted the four-year-old to his third win from eight starts. Sold in Australia at the 2022 HTBA May Yearling Sale for A$3,750 (approx. HK$19,106), Light Years Charm took his Hong Kong earnings to HK$7.6 million after transferring from Brett Dodson’s stables as the winner of a maiden over 1410m in June, 2024 at Lismore, New South Wales. Slowly away, Light Years Charm was allowed to settle and build momentum at the tail of the field before Purton angled the gelding to the outside of the eight-horse field, clocking 44.58s for the final 800m and 22.37s for the last 400m. “It was a perfect ride. The horse actually did jump better than he normally does but he got squeezed at the start. Zac took his time and assessed the pace up front and the horse lengthened really well,” Eustace said. “He’ll definitely appreciate a break and I hope he’ll get better next season. He’s doing nothing wrong at the moment. He’s obviously going to have to continue to improve, but hopefully he can. “It’s hard to know what the ceiling is. He’s only four and he’s a big, raw horse. It would be wrong for me to put targets on his back. We’ll see how far he gets.” With 30 wins from 303 starters, Eustace has impacted strongly in his first season. “Happy with how it’s gone so far. They’ve raced well and consistently and the team at home are doing a great job. We’ll try and round the season out well,” he said. Purton stretched his lead in the jockeys’ championship to 52 with a double with 118 wins for the term, well clear of Hugh Bowman (66), and praised Light Years Charm. “It was a really good effort. He actually didn’t begin that bad but the runner on the inside and the runner on the outside both shifted ground so that put him on the back foot, but I just left him alone,” Purton said. John Size edged closer to a record-extending 13th trainers’ championship with a double, stretching his lead over David Hayes to eight with 62 wins to 54 with 10 meetings left in the season. Size’s Ping Hai Comet surged away with the Class 4 Lam Tin Handicap (1600m) under Purton before Brenton Avdulla scored on Majestic Express in the Class 3 On Yam Handicap (1000m), earning a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million. Antoine Hamelin notched his eighth winner of the season, striking on Caspar Fownes-trained Sky Prophet in the Class 5 Chung On Handicap (1400m). “It’s nice to get a winner today – it’s hot, but it’s less hot when you win,” the Frenchman smiled. “I think the horse was in good form and didn’t to deserve to so be so long (18/1) on the odds. I believed in him, I thought he was a chance, the only concern was the draw (barrier 13). But he had a good start, he led, he controlled the race and he held that to the line.” Britney Wong’s reunion with Cheval Valiant led to victory in the Class 4 Lai On Handicap (1000m) for Douglas Whyte and gave the 10lb-claiming apprentice a double. “He was my first win (in Hong Kong on 22 September, 2024) and I know him very well. Thank you to Mr Whyte for putting me back on because I have to chase this ride, actually, and I’m happy that everything has gone well today and I have had another win,” Wong said. “I’m very happy.” Ruby Sailing landed the Class 5 Chak On Handicap (1200m) under Wong to give Manfred Man a winner across each of the past seven meetings. Wong, 26, has ridden nine of her 18 winners this season for Man. Chris So-trained Perfectday (126lb) pounced late to snare the Class 4 Kwong Tin Handicap (1200m) under Keagan De Melo, who made perfect use of barrier one to sit third behind Wonderstar (131lb) and Lunar Dash (126lb) before striking on the post for a short-head win. Star Satyr profited from an economical run from barrier two for Angus Chung in winning the Class 4 Mei Tin Handicap (1400m) for Tony Cruz before Francis Lui’s Superb Kid swept to victory under Luke Ferraris in the Class 3 Ping Tin Handicap (1400m). Benno Yung’s Aeris Nova posted a tough win in the Class 3 Tin Wan Handicap (1200m) under Derek Leung, claiming his second Hong Kong victory despite sitting wide. By Justify, the colt won two races in Australia as Scentify when trained by Ciaron Maher. Hong Kong racing continues at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (11 June). By Leo Schlink

Due to 75mm of rain over the weekend and more expected on Monday, Tuesday’s race meeting at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth has been postponed to Thursday, 12 June 2025, to ensure the full card can go ahead under improved conditions. The card already looks setup for some horses to win who have not tasted success for a while which includes Dance Variety, who loves the soft, in race 8, the Winter Sprint over 1200m. Dance Variety was last seen in late April when he gave weight to Tenango in the Grade 3 Champagne Stakes over this course and distance. Tenango has subsequently won a Grade 2 in emphatic style and there is a push and a belief that he has a Grade 1 within. Dance Variety has won four of his last 12 runs including competing at a reasonably high level such as the Grade 2 De Grendel Cape Merchants. Sparingly raced by trainer Adam Marcus, he has placed him shrewdly to keep him in form despite probably never being at 100% peak fitness. Corne Orffer is carded to take the ride, he is the regular rider of Dance Variety. His record in soft conditions reads two wins but five places from eight runs in the going. There is plenty which points towards Dance Variety and he should be a reasonable price. Gimmelightning has shown capabilities of getting close to some of the best sprinters around but he can also look ordinary against moderate opposition. One has to keep safe of him because he can turn it on. His last start saw him run second, 1,5 lengths behind Empire State who is a progressive sort. His penultimate run cools enthusiasm because the talented Air Raid beat him to the tune of over six lengths. That performance, although not disgraceful, ought to have been slightly underwhelming because he can do so much better. No official excuses were offered for the run. Kaiboy is a very exciting young sprinter in the making. He was in the same race behind Air Raid, finishing ahead of Gimmelightning but he is slightly worse off at the weights so there should be little to choose between them. Kaiboy has plenty more to offer going forward and he could come into his own this summer. Watch for a nice run even if he does not win. Sugar Mountain is one of the most gallant horses in the country and he could win race 7, the Winter Mile. He came back to winning ways at his most recent run off at 16/1, beating Gallic Dream and the likes of top horses such as Let It Be Said, Bavarian Beauty and Makazole. Seeking The Stars was in that race too and they reoppose. They meet on identical terms, and there was 1,95 lengths between them. Sugar Mountain is looking for his 10^th career victory and he could reach double figures here because the weight he shoulders suits him after his last run. This trip looks too short of Mucho Dinero and Magic Verse who hold entries for the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Both are more effective over further. Spirit brings to best form into race 1 over 1000m but it could lead towards a first timer with just a little ability. Spirit finished four lengths behind All The Rage in his penultimate run with The Roaring Rock, who he reopposes, behind him. All The Rage has proven himself to be above average. Last time Spirit ran 1.3 lengths behind Happy Verse, who subsequently beat older, open opposition. The most appealing debutant is Fortune One under Andrew Fortune. Fortune also rides Match That in race 2 over 1200m. She ran in a feature race against male opposition last time and she was not disgraced, 3,45 lengths behind Dreamworld. The runner-up, Absolutely Yes franked that form last weekend. Her rivals look rather limited so she ranks as one of the best bets on the card. A massive field goes to post in race 3 over 1200m. Future Free caught the eye on debut when he finished off the race with a flourish ending up two lengths behind Rhydian over this course and distance. It is interesting to note that he is back in a sprint before going a distance which should suit ideally. He is a half-brother to the conquering Eight On Eighteen. If he learned anything from his debut, he can win. There is talk for Nightrain. Consider him and check the market near race time. Clair De Lune was beaten at 4/10 last time she ran. She has been so costly to follow finishing second in four of her five career starts. She meets such a shallow field in race 4 over 1200m. Gavin Lerena is carded to take the ride for Justin Snaith. This is a matter of now or do not fall for her anytime soon. Nothing jumps off the page in race 5 over 1500m. Kisses showed huge improvement in her last run behind Thomas Jenkins who has won subsequently. That was her first run around the turn and over this middle distance range as she went from nearly double-figure beatings to 1,5 lengths behind. If she confirms that trend, she should go very close. Strawberry Thief is improving with every start and she is starting to emerge as a filly who could be capable of scooping a feature race, even if at below Grade 1 level. She turned over Lavender Bay in her last run by 1,5 lengths over this course and distance. She is slightly worse off at the weights with Lavender Bay but she seems to be ahead of the curve after starting her career without many fireworks. She is selected to win race 6 over 1800m. Sun Dazed is his own worst enemy but he would be rewarded for consistency if he were to win race 9 over 1200m. After a list of places in his last few runs, surely at this level, a win must be within his grasp. Pink Pigeon ranks as one of the best bets on the card in race 10 over 1000m. Her last run saw her go close to Babelicious who looked hard to beat. She is down in class, as a receipt of that carries 61,5kg as opposed to 55,5kg of her last run. But she ought to confirm her most recent start under Richard Fourie.