Ka Ying Rising, the world’s highest-rated horse, will contest a vital barrier trial at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday (6 October) in preparation for the AU$20 million (approx. HK$108.9 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) on 17 October.
Ka Ying Rising is due to face four potential The Everest rivals – Joliestar, Angel Capital, Ninja and Headwall – in the 1000m barrier trial, while G1 King Charles III Stakes (1609m) contenders Amazing Journey and Apocalyptic have also been nominated.
Nine-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey Zac Purton has travelled to Australia to partner Ka Ying Rising in the barrier trial, while trainer David Hayes will also be at Randwick to oversee the hit-out.
Ka Ying Rising last season finished third in the corresponding barrier trial before becoming the first overseas horse to win The Everest, the world’s most lucrative turf race.
If successful on 17 October, Ka Ying Rising will extend his Hong Kong record winning streak to 22 races and claim a 10th Group 1 title, matching the haul of Golden Sixty.
Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 11 October
Race 7 – 8 M M CONCORD
His last start on the AWT is best overlooked, as he was caught wide and travelled uncomfortably throughout. Prior to that, he made the running and finished a creditable sixth over this track and distance after attracting strong market support.
The switch back to turf should work in his favour, and he looks capable of producing an improved effort with a further drop in the ratings.
Race 9 – 3 HAPPY INDEX
He had little luck last start, racing wide throughout from an awkward draw while settling off the speed. After covering extra ground in a slowly run race, he could only manage a modest sixth over this track and distance.
A closer look at his previous form suggests he is better suited when ridden more positively, and it would be no surprise to see him improve first-up.
Sectional Stars
Race 8 – 11 GORGEOUS VICTORY
He resumed with an encouraging effort over this track and distance four weeks ago, posting the fastest final sectional to finish fourth in a race dominated by the leader. Stripping fitter second-up, he is edging closer to a win and looks well worth following.
Race 10 – 2 TITAN PEGASUS
Despite the wide draw, he showed significant improvement last time out, flashing home late to finish third over this track and distance. Resuming off an eye-catching trial, he looks primed to produce a bold showing first-up and was also singled out by trainer David Eustace before the season as one worth keeping an eye on.
Ryan Moore’s World Pool blog: Fillies’ Mile Day
Fillies’ Mile hope Haven a progressive filly
Newmarket | Race 1: G3 Cornwallis Stakes
I’m riding MARCO POLO in the Cornwallis.
He ran in the Middle Park on his last start, where he was disappointing, but was far too free on the front end, so there are excuses for that.
He won a maiden nicely at Cork prior to that and hopefully he can get back on track.
Carry The Flag also runs.
He’s had a busy year. He was placed in the Prix Morny and has run well in lots of stakes races this season.
If the ground stays fast, it will suit him well. The six-and-a-half-furlong [1300m] trip was too far for him last time, but the five furlongs [1000m] on a nice surface should suit him.
Newmarket | Race 2: G3 Oh So Sharp Stakes
GOLDEN RING won on her third start at Dundalk when making all, and she did it well.
It wasn’t the strongest of fields in behind, but she’s open to improvement and looks a progressive filly.
Exceptionally joins her in the race.
She’s still a maiden, but has run in some top races.
The mile [1600m] at Newmarket, along with being back on a sounder surface could benefit her.
Newmarket | Race 4: G1 Fillies’ Mile
HAVEN is a Wootton Bassett filly who won at Dundalk a couple of weeks ago, and she seems to be getting better with her racing.
She faces a sharp hike in grade, but is a progressive filly.
Newmarket | Race 5: Old Rowley Cup
I rode ARCHERS BAY last time in the Godolphin Stakes at Newmarket, where he stayed on strongly behind Fortitudine.
He does have to shoulder top weight, but he has a good chance and is a nice ride to have for Marco [Botti].
Newmarket | Race 6: Listed Boadicea Stakes
LADY YOUMZAIN has run with credit in this company twice this season but still needs to improve a bit.
She might have needed the run after a break last time, so there’s a chance she could take a nice step forward.
Newmarket | Race 7: G3 Pride Stakes
I follow that with another ride for Jaber Abdullah in ROSE GHAIYYATH.
She’s struggled since winning on debut but could go well here, now dropping in grade.
That said, she’ll need to step forward from her last run at Deauville to get her head in front.
Newmarket | Race 8: HKJC World Pool Handicap
GEORGE WICKHAM remains unexposed and ran well last time on handicap debut. He travelled strongly but was probably too far back to make an impact.
Avdulla confident Bustling City can complete hat-trick at Sha Tin
Brenton Avdulla struck a confident tone when discussing the prospects of his mount, Bustling City, in Sunday’s (11 October) Class 3 Lau Fau Shan Handicap (1200m, dirt) as the four-year-old seeks a hat-trick for trainer David Hayes.
A switch to the dirt has brought an uptick in the chestnut’s fortunes, winning his last two runs on Sha Tin’s all-weather by a combined 11 and a half lengths, and Avdulla expects Bustling City (131lb) to build on his seven-length demolition of a smart field on his Class 3 debut last month.
“He won well, didn’t he? I’m not surprised that he won, but it’s probably surprising the way he’s done it. He’s a horse who, since he’s been switched over to the all-weather, he’s found a new gear and both wins have been solid,” Avdulla said. “I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do on the weekend.”
Those two eye-catching victories build on a consistent three-year-old campaign on turf, when he secured two seconds and a third-place finish on the Sha Tin turf. And Avdulla said it was worth striking while the iron was hot given his sizzling form.
“It’s only a two-week turnaround. So, the perfect race is there for him to go back again, and you have got to take these chances as much as you can on the all-weather,” he added.
The Australian also predicted a hot pace if his front-running Starspangledbanner gelding is challenged for the lead. Seven-pound claimer Britney Wong rides Lucy In The Sky (135lb), another galloper who usually prefers to set the tone over 1200 metres.
“He doesn’t need any encouragement to go faster,” Avdulla said. “It’s all about trying to harness him. He’s not the easiest, but he seems to be going well.
“If Britney decides to try and take me on, I’m tipping we will be two seconds inside standard (time). My horse is a fast horse, we’ll be galloping. Pace is his best asset. He’s drawn low (two) inside (Lucy In The Sky), but if he steps cleanly, I’m tipping he’ll be leading; then hopefully he can keep running for me.”
Another smart four-year-old appearing on Sunday is David Eustace’s Titan Pegasus. A two-time winner in Australia pre-import, including a victory in the G3 Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) where he beat the eventual Blue Diamond winner Devil Night, the Deep Field gelding makes his seasonal bow in the Class 3 Shui Pin Wai Handicap (1400m).
Titan Pegasus (131lb), who will be ridden for the first time by Jerry Chau, flew into a late-charging third place in the final race of his three-year-old season last term on his debut over 1400m, and Eustace believes the 73-rated galloper will get the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) distance if he can improve sufficiently before the Classic Series campaign begins.
“I hope so, yeah,” said Eustace of Titan Pegasus’ chances of becoming a Four-Year-Old Classic Series contender. “Naturally, they’re trained for it, and they’ve then got to prove it. He’s got to win. He’s got to get his rating up, but that’s certainly the plan.
“I think he’ll get a mile, no problem. He ran well at 1400 (metres), finding the line. And, hopefully, he does handle 1600, which I think he will.”
Sunday’s (11 October) 11-race fixture at Sha Tin starts at 12.30pm with the Class 5 Hung Shui Kiu Handicap (1200m).
By Paul Ryding
October 11 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
It has been a relatively quiet season for multiple-group winning trainer, Frank Maynard compared to recent years with 19 winners so far striking at a respectable 11.2%. The stable’s sole representative for Sunday’s SLTC meeting will be locally unbeaten four-year-old PERFECT SERDANG, which steps out in the 1200m Max Two Stakes (Race 4). The former Australian galloper arrived as a three-start maiden but has made an immediate impression with successive victories at Ipoh, the most recent being a Benchmark 65 contest on September 20 where he scored by 0.5L after a slow beginning. PERFECT SERDANG has displayed the potential to progress through the grades and looks hat trick bound with the benefit of a 3kg claim for apprentice J Ikram, who’s ridden three winners from seven rides for the stable this year. CONGRATULATEBANKER is overdue for a win also following three minor placings from four starts, his only failure coming from an unplaced effort off a seven-day backup in August. The four-year-old grey has remained competitive in Class 3 level and is a chance of breaking through in this weaker grade.
Five-year-old LEGEND SIXTY-THREE has really stepped up this campaign from a nine-month break chalking up successive wins over 1150m and 1200m and will be seeking atonement in the 1200m Class 4 contest (Race 5). The Richard Lim-trained galloper cast a plate when finishing 3rd over 1275m on Track Two a fortnight ago but will be better suited returning to the short course this Sunday from barrier 2. PACIFIC MASTER has retained form since dead-heating at big odds over 1020m in August and is well drawn also. Finishing close up in two subsequent efforts, the Jason Ong-trained runner is a four-time winner over 1200m and will gain the services of Joe Kamaruddin for the first time.
Kamaruddin also retains the ride on last-start winner ACTION BANKERS, which looks hard to beat again in the 1400m Class 3 contest (Race 7). The New Zealand-bred five-year-old delivered a comfortable 3.75L victory over 1300m two weeks ago, his fourth run in the country and strikes another winnable contest despite the 2.5kg weight rise. GRAPHJET EXPRESS has been an enigma capable of progressing through the ranks but rarely delivers, hence has only recorded four wins from twenty starts locally. The six-year-old was outclassed in the G1 Ipoh Gold Vase recently and connections have elected to go with inform jockey Jimmy Wong, who will ride the gelding for the first time.
The Simon Dunderdale-Jimmy Wong combination has been a formidable one this season striking at an impressive 38% (10 wins from 26 rides) and that scenario should continue in the 1400m Open Maiden (Race 8) with the three-year-old New Zealand-bred performer, CAPET CROWN. Placed in all three starts so far, CAPET CROWN will strike a weaker lineup following his recent 3rd behind progressive type Midori Sunrise in a 1400m Class 4 a fortnight ago and appears ideally placed from barrier three with a 4.5kg weight drop. Four-year-old GENERAL BARRACK does possess some early pace and attempted to lead throughout in a Class 4 contest at his second race start on September 26. Finishing 4th and beaten 3L behind the inform Commander Jones, GENERAL BARRACK was met with solid market support despite the class rise and is also capable of landing the major prize.
LUCKY MEGA has vastly improved with race experience and will be aiming for back-to-back wins in the 1600m Class 4 event (Race 9). The three-year-old UK-bred performer never looked in doubt when breaking through in Class 4 grade over 1500m on August 22. The gelding drew barrier two when leading throughout to score by 3.5L unextended with Bernardo Pinheiro astride. KC Low will be reunited with LUCKY MEGA on Sunday may require some early luck from the outside gate but if he replicates his last start performance, he should be hard to beat gain. Senior jockey Jose De Souza seldom rides for the Pacific Stable but has been booked to take the mount on PACIFIC STAR, which is coming off an eye-catching run at big odds last start. The seven-year-old closed off well to finish 3rd in a 1400m Class 3 contest here two weeks ago and appears well placed on the downgrade despite carrying the top weight of 59kg.
Hazy Dazy back to rule the roost
The nine-race Turffontein Inside programme on Saturday is built around the Non-Black Type Allez France Stakes over 1800m, where Hazy Dazy gets the chance to bounce straight back to winning ways.
The Xander and Corne Spies-trained four-year-old has little to prove after finishing runner-up in last week’s Grade 2 Fillies & Mares Joburg Spring Challenge. She was beaten by a highly rated younger rival while conceding a hefty 9.5kg so that effort reads particularly well in the context of Saturday’s field.
Hazy Dazy does have to shoulder 62kg, but her tactical versatility is a major asset in a race featuring just five opponents. She is equally comfortable dictating matters or sitting off the pace and should have no difficulty making her own running if the opposition leaves her with that option.
The daughter of Act Of War is also no stranger to the Highveld’s biggest stages, having captured two legs of last season’s Triple Tiara – the Grade 2 Gauteng Fillies Guineas and Grade 1 SA Fillies Classic. Provided the quick turnaround has not taken the edge off her, she sets a formidable standard with regular rider Trent Mayhew back aboard.
Grand Empire is another Grade 1 performer whose class could prove decisive when he returns from a 125-day layoff in Race 6 over 1600m.
The Sean Tarry-trained son of Vercingetorix won last season’s SA Classic and has subsequently been given time to recover from an excusable final start, when he was found distressed and coughing after the race. That enforced break should have done him good, and Saturday’s comeback is worth following closely with bigger targets presumably on the horizon.
A wide No. 11 draw is unlikely to be a major concern for a horse possessing such a sharp turn of foot, while 1600m is well within his compass. He also gets a significant new jockey booking in the shape of current national championship leader Keagan de Melo.
Tarry also saddles 2025 SA Derby winner Legend Of Arthur, but Grand Empire is the stable pick on recent form. The fitness question is the obvious caveat, but if the four-year-old is anywhere near his best, there is enough class to carry him through.
The value angle could come later in the card, with One Eye On Dubai an intriguing handicap debutant for Mike and Mathew de Kock in Race 8 over 1800m.
The imported son of Almanzor has improved with every outing and was certainly not winning out of turn when making all over 2000m at the Vaal just 18 days ago. He destroyed that field by 8.50 lengths, and while this represents a considerably tougher examination, there was enough authority in that performance to suggest further progress is plasuible.
A favourable No. 3 draw should allow De Melo to dictate matters if connections choose to employ the same front-running tactics. This is a very different test, and he will need to raise his game, but lightly raced three-year-olds capable of winning by that sort of margin deserve respect when stepping into handicaps.
Clive Robinson
Michael Chang reaches Hong Kong 400-win milestone as Manfred Man takes...
Michael Chang continued an impressive early season form run to reach the 400-win landmark in Hong Kong with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (7 October) as Manfred Man vaulted to the top of the Hong Kong trainers’ championship.
Paying tribute to his training peers and recognising Hong Kong racing’s renowned competitiveness after the success of New Power and Kwai Chung Talents, Chang said he was proud of his longevity and accomplishments.
“There are champion trainers everywhere here. After 20 years, I’m still standing here. That’s a big achievement, I joined the Club in 1987 and this is my job,” he said. “I love horse racing, I love horses, I love my job and I’m proud of myself as a Hong Kong trainer.
“We have the top trainers and jockeys from all over the world here and I am very proud to be competing here. I love this atmosphere. In Hong Kong, every (race) day is Melbourne Cup Day.
“It’s not easy to win any race here – not even a Class 5. I always try my best.”
A former jockey, Chang worked his way through the ranks to bcome assistant trainer to Gary Ng before serving in a similar capacity to Alex Wong, David Hayes and Sean Woods.
Granted a full licence in the 2005/06 season, Chang in 2014 saddled Rich Tapestry to win the G1 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (1200m, dirt), who made history as the first and only Hong Kong-trained galloper to win a race in the United States of America.
New Power (126lb) gave Chang his third win from five starters, and kicked off a second double in as many meetings, by striking in the second section of the Class 4 Cheung Fat Handicap (1200m) under Keith Yeung.
“I actually planned for him to run on Sunday (11 October). He’s a very honest horse, he had a little bit of a suspensory problem last season, so I stopped him at the end of the season. Now, he is fresh, his preparation is good, and the jockey did a perfect run,” Chang said.
The veteran horseman took his season’s tally to six wins to be seventh overall behind Man (10 wins) when Kwai Chung Talents (119lb) prevailed in the first section of the Class 4 Cheung Fat Handicap (1200m), also under Yeung.
Zac Purton extended his lead at the top of the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship with a brace, scoring with Sunday’s Serenade and Absolute Honour. After nine completed meetings, Purton has 16 winners, seven clear of Derek Leung (nine). Vincent Ho and Nichola Yuen are next on eight wins each.
Jamie Richards lauded nine-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey Purton’s ride on Sunday’s Serenade (131lb) after the gelding posted his third course and distance success in the second section of the Class 4 Fat Tseung Handicap (1650m).
“He (Purton) found the fence from nine, came around one horse – quite incredible. Very, very good ride – as good as I’ve seen here for some time,” Richards said. “He (Sunday’s Serenade) chipped a knee and to be honest, Zac came out and said the track’s pretty firm and we were a little bit concerned that he might not let down.
“But’s been up at Conghua and had the benefit of all the rehabilitation services up there and he’s in the spa and all those sorts of things. The boys have done a good job. He’s been a good, honest horse, he wears his heart on his sleeve, he’s never far away and it was a very good win but an even better ride.”
Frankie Lor was similarly effusive about Purton after the Australian registered a double aboard Absolute Honour (126lb) in the first section of the Class 4 Fat Tseung Handicap (1650m).
“I was a bit surprised that he led by himself – only Zac can do it. The pace was slow, so he could still sprint the last 400m,” Lor said.
Georgian Sigma’s (126lb) breakthrough triumph in the Class 4 Chinese General Chamber Of Commerce Cup Handicap (1000m) delivered Angus Chung and Tony Cruz’s first wins of the season, respectively, delighting both the trainer and jockey.
“I didn’t get a winner in a month, which was actually not frustrating because I knew the horses were progressing and they were just not there yet and there’s more to come,” Chung said.
“I have confidence, it’s just a time problem. This horse (Georgian Sigma) ran very well, he’s very consistent and I am glad that he broke the maiden here.”
Cruz said: “It’s been a slow start to the season. I’m so happy – Angus rode a perfect race. He had a good draw (gate seven) this time and the horse is improving.”
Man-trained Golden Fortune (127lb) broke through at his 13th start under a brilliant Brenton Avdulla ride to land the Class 5 Bedford Handicap (1800m) before Man completed a double in tandem with Derek Leung with Bright Day (119lb) in the second section of the Class 3 Yip Fat Handicap (1200m).
Five-time Hong Kong Champion Trainer Caspar Fownes also fired in a double.
The reigning titleholder teamed with Ellis Wong to snare the Class 3 Hing Fat Handicap (1650m) with Audacious Pursuit (116lb), who set a class record of 1m 38.30s after surging from the tail of the field, before Ho crowned a memorable week when he piloted The Heir (125lb) to victory in the first section of the Class 3 Yip Fat Handicap (1200m).
On Tuesday (6 October), Ho became the first racing person to be named as one of Hong Kong’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons in recognition of his acclaimed achievements in horse racing, continued drive for world-class excellence, and his contribution to society.
Hong Kong racing continues at Sha Tin on Sunday (11 October).
By Leo Schlink
Greeff should have another good day
It is back on the Polytrack again this Friday at Fairview, and trainer Alan Greeff should have another good day.
Having said that, chief rival Dean Smith should win Race 2, a MR 86 Handicap over 1000m, with his decent three-year-old Master Mtoto.
This Real Gone Kid gelding won his first two starts and has been runner-up in his next three outings.
Master Mtoto proved to be just in need of his latest start when caught very late by Slash ‘N Burn over this course and distance in August.
Having had only five starts against Slash ‘N Burn’s 10, it is very likely Master Mtoto will improve past that rival. It will be the first time JP van der Merwe rides the gelding, while Callan Murray will rider Slash ‘N Burn on this occasion.
Rush Green and Chatterbox look the best of the Alan Greeff-trained and Fourie-ridden runners at this meeting, but they do have many other chances of scoring.
The Gimmethegreenlight colt Rush Green has had just three starts, winning second time out.
He was caught too far out of his ground when returning from a break last time out.
He takes on seven rivals in Race 4, a MR 80 Handicap over 1400m.
He is not well drawn in stall No. 6, but he will strip fitter and has shown he can quicken up very nicely.
Canford Cliffs filly Chatterbox has shown she is improving with every start and looks the one to beat in Race, a MR 70 Handicap for fillies and mares over 1200m.
This three-year-old filly showed sprinting was her game when making all the running in a handicap over the course and distance last month, and a four-point penalty is probably not going to stand in the way of another victory for her.
Clive Robinson
Zavateri bouncing ahead of Champions Day swansong
It is full steam ahead to Qatar Racing British Champions Day with Zavateri, where Eve Johnson Houghton hopes her star colt can pull off the perfect swansong.
A top-class juvenile last year when he bagged a Group One in Ireland along the way, a setback curtailed any Classic and Royal Ascot dreams ifollowing a good comeback in the Greenham.
However, he has been kept up to his work with some high-ranking assignments since his return, running with credit behind Bow Echo and Notable Speech respectively when fifth in both the Sussex and City of York Stakes, before making the drop to Group Two company count when landing the Celebration Mile.
Set to head to Tally-Ho stud for a stallion career at the end of the campaign, he is now being primed for one final outing at Ascot in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on October 17, a race for which he is as short as 6-1 in the betting.
Johnson Houghton said: “Zavateri is in great form and did a lovely piece of work on Saturday morning, I’m really happy with him and looking forward to Ascot.
“To see him win at Goodwood last time was fantastic and it doesn’t matter what they do at home, it’s great to see them do it in the flesh on track.
“It’s going to be so sad to see him go, but I’m also happy he’s got a great home to go to and if he’s going to make a stallion, he will make a stallion there.”
Assessing the void Zavateri will leave, she added: “Hopefully Night In Vegas can fill his boots next year with a bit of luck.”
By Adam Morgan, Press Association
Buffalo Storm Cody the class act on Vaal card
The return of last season’s Equus Champion Sprinter Buffalo Storm Cody is the principal attraction come the eight-race Vaal meeting on Thursday 8 October, with the Tony Peter-trained five-year-old making his seasonal reappearance in Race 5, a Pinnacle Stakes over 1100m.
The son of Buffalo Bill Cody has not raced since producing a high-class performance to win the Grade 1 Mercury Sprint at Hollywoodbets Greyville on 26 July under Gavin Lerena. He defeated Jet Force by 0.90-lengths at level weights, with the form strengthened by the runner-up subsequently winning the Grade 3 Matchem Stakes at Hollywoodbets Durbanville last weekend.
Buffalo Storm Cody is the best-weighted runner in Thursday’s field and, despite a 74-day absence, his rating leaves him with a clear advantage. He does not need to return at peak fitness to be competitive at this level, and his first start with Kabelo Matsunyane in the irons could provide the jockey with an immediate reward.
The champion therefore sets the standard.
A potential jockey-trainer double could be completed in Race 7, where Caladrius looks well placed to follow up a last-start victory. The progressive three-year-old Rafeef filly won a similar contest over 1000m last time, beating male opposition by 0.25-lengths. She meets her own sex this time and, although raised three points in the handicap, appears capable of confirming that recent improvement.
Rafeef’s Queen has another opportunity to convert admirable consistency into maiden success in Race 2 over 1000m. The Stuart Pettigrew-trained three-year-old has finished second in each of her last three starts and does not appear to need significant improvement to go one better. With leading rider Keagan de Melo aboard, she has strong claims to finally open her account.
Ruby Whisper presents a similar form profile, having also been runner-up in her last three starts, but her 135-day absence introduces a fitness variable. On balance, Rafeef’s Queen makes more appeal.
Dreadnought is another last-start runner-up with a favourable opportunity in Race 3 over 1800m. The Clinton Binda-trained son of Gimmethegreenlight was finishing strongly when narrowly beaten over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last month. The additional 200m should suit, and further improvement could be enough for the three-year-old colt to shed his maiden status under Calvin Habib.
The meeting is built around Buffalo Storm Cody’s comeback, however, and the betting case is straightforward. His Mercury Sprint victory, the subsequent success of Jet Force and favourable weight terms all point towards a horse who remains some way ahead of this opposition on established form. The 74-day layoff is the only obvious question mark.
If he returns anywhere near his best, Buffalo Storm Cody should take plenty of stopping – while Rafeef’s Queen, Dreadnought and Caladrius offer sound supporting plays for multiples on a card where proven form could prove more reliable than speculation.
Clive Robinson
Ka Ying Rising to participate in key barrier trial
The barrier trial is scheduled to start at 9am (6am Hong Kong Time) and will be broadcast live on the Club’s online platforms, including HKJC Racing Facebook page, HKJC Racing Sports Facebook page, @HKJC_Racing on X, and the HKJC Entertainment Facebook page.
Two Arcs and out for Daryz as retirement beckons
Daryz appears unlikely to race again after joining an elite band of dual Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winners with a historic success at sun-soaked ParisLongchamp.
A narrow winner of Europe’s premier middle-distance contest over Minnie Hauk 12 months ago, the son of 2009 Arc hero Sea The Stars became just the ninth horse in history to repeat the dose.
A few doubters emerged after he was beaten into third place in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot, but with a dominant display in the Prix Foy four weeks ago restoring any lost confidence, the four-year-old carried the hopes of a nation on his back as he met with a formidable raiding party in Europe’s most prestigious middle-distance contest.
All the big guns were in the mix rounding the final bend, but there was a sense of inevitability about the result when Mickael Barzalona produced Daryz down the outside of the field – and just as Francis-Henri Graffard predicted, his lightning acceleration proved too much for the opposition to handle.
“It was beautiful to witness such a great straight and a great champion, winning with all his power and showing the world how good this horse is,” said the trainer, whose stable star was becoming the first colt to go back-to-back in the Arc since Vincent O’Brien’s Alleged in 1977 and 1978.
“It was a big challenge as the odds were against us as a four-year-old colt and I have to thank Princess Zahra (owner) for allowing me to try it for the horse, because we always believed he was a true champion and last year he was really coming to his best when he won the Arc. It was a big decision to make and I had to put a lot of pressure on Princess Zahra to make it possible.
“There was a lot of pressure, but during the race when I saw him moving with ease on the outside I knew he was going to accelerate really strongly and he did.”
Princess Zahra leads the Aga Khan team and her late father the Aga Khan IV, who died in February of last year, was at the forefront of her mind following the latest big-race success for the famous green and red silks.
“Last year I was really caught up in the moment because I was still suffering loss. This year I just know that he’d be so proud to see a homebred do that twice in a row,” she said.
“Mickael knows the horse very well, he comes to the gallops almost every morning, which is a real positive for an owner-breeder.”
No horse has ever won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe three times, but it seems there will be no hat-trick bid for Daryz, who is clearly a hugely valuable stallion prospect.
“Look, we’re breeders right, and you get to the point where you’re taking a risk every time you run the horse,” Princess Zahra added.
“His mother (Daryakana) improved with age, that’s true, but would we want him to train on for another year? I’m not sure – I think he has other things to do.”
By Ashley Iveson, Press Association
Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 4 October
Video Stars
Race 4 – 9 COLOURFUL WINNER
His first-up effort three weeks ago had plenty of merit, having been pushed forward from a wide draw to stalk the leader. The early and mid-race sectionals were well inside standard, yet he still stuck on bravely to finish fourth, beaten just 1.75 lengths over this track and distance.
With that run under his belt, he should strip fitter second-up and, granted a smoother trip in transit, looks to have a strong chance of finally breaking through.
Race 6 – 3 POSITIVE SMILE
A change of tactics failed to pay off last start, when he settled on the speed from an inside draw before weakening in the straight to finish ninth, beaten 6.25 lengths over this track and distance. That effort may not have been a true reflection of his ability, given the uncharacteristic racing pattern.
A proven performer in Class 4 company, he looks capable of bouncing back with a more patient ride this week.
Sectional Stars
Race 7 – 11 HAPPY PROMISE
Drawn wide last start, he was steadied early to settle off the pace before rattling home strongly to finish fifth over this track and distance. He has since attacked the line well in a recent trial and, with a further drop in the ratings during the off-season, looks well placed to run a big race first-up.
Race 8 – 4 GLITTERING LEGEND
He was last seen producing a strong third over 1800m at Happy Valley in July. The form from that race has since been franked, with winner LE ZONDA going on to score again, adding further merit to the performance. Returning from an 88-day break, he looks capable of making his presence felt fresh and should be primed for another bold showing.
Meet Three Arc Contenders: Daryz, Chestnut Rocket and Arrow Eagle
Meet three of this year’s Arc contenders ahead of Sunday’s big race at ParisLongchamp. Defending champion Daryz returns after another impressive season, while 2025 Polish Derby winner Chestnut Rocket heads to the Arc following a Listed win at Vichy and a close second in the Grand Prix de Deauville. Arrow Eagle, sixth in last year’s Arc and subsequent Group 1 Prix Royal-Oak winner, is also back for another tilt at the Paris showpiece.
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Sky Vino faces Class 2 challenge for Fownes at Sha Tin...
Caspar Fownes has made a strong start to the new season and the 2025/26 Hong Kong Champion Trainer is aiming to keep the ball rolling on Sunday (4 October) at Sha Tin.
Fownes, now a five-time title winner in Hong Kong, has fired in five winners through the term’s first seven fixtures. The 59-year-old has trained in the city since 2003/04 after taking over from his late father Lawrie, winning 1,240 races and being renowned for handling Group 1 winners Lucky Nine, Southern Legend and The Duke, among others.
“Five wins coming off a big season (69 wins) – I’m very happy with the stable, and we should be competitive again. We’ll certainly be putting up some good numbers – where it takes us, we don’t know, but we’ll certainly be having another crack at it,” Fownes said.
The trainer’s quintet is bettered by Cody Mo (eight wins) and notorious quick-beginner Pierre Ng (eight), who top the table, while Manfred Man (seven) and David Hall (six) trail. Like Fownes, Danny Shum also has five wins.
“We’ve restructured a bit and we have quite a few new horses in there. We had a few horses last year that were pretty immature; hopefully in their second prep they can improve and add some winners to the tally,” Fownes said. “It’s very competitive now – there are so many big stables and so many have full barns, but we’ll be doing our best.”
Fownes takes six runners to Sha Tin, spearheaded by Sky Vino (115lb) in the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Muk Min Ha Handicap (1650m, dirt). The gelding rises in grade following a pair of course and distance wins last season.
The 79-rated five-year-old links with Alexis Badel and comes up against Chancheng Glory (135lb), Talents Ambition (128lb), Sing Dragon (127lb), Gorgeous Win (122lb), Awesome Fluke (120lb), Definitive (115lb) and Loch Tay (115lb).
“It’s going to be a little bit rich for him running in Class 2, but he carries a nice light weight which gives him a chance to show something,” Fownes said. “There are a few really good dirt horses in the race that might be just a bit better than him.
“He’s prepared well, he’s fit and he looks good. I’m happy with him and he’ll be racing consistently because he’s that type of horse – he doesn’t know how to run a bad race.”
Alpha Strike (131lb) will attempt to secure consecutive victories for Fownes when the gelding carries an extra 11lb in the Class 3 Shing Mun Handicap (1000m).
“It was a nice win. He kept running away from the outside rail, so hopefully that doesn’t happen. He’s up in weight, and Ellis (Wong) is suspended – Jimmy Orman will ride. He’s in good form and there’s no reason why he can’t be competitive again,” Fownes said.
Hong Kong International Sale graduate Corleone (134lb) resumes in the Class 3 Shek Wai Kok Handicap (1650m, dirt) after an impressive three-win 2025/26 campaign.
“Nice horse. He just trialled earlier in the week, and he’s probably got race-fitness to come. He will be improving off the run and hopefully he runs a nice race,” Fownes said.
Fownes saddles Hymnbook (119lb) in the Class 3 Chinese Recreation Club Challenge Cup Handicap (1800m). Silver Spurs and Perfect Team also represent the trainer.
Sunday’s (4 October) 11-race fixture at Sha Tin kicks off at 12.30pm with the Class 5 Chai Wan Kok Handicap (1650m, dirt).
By Declan Schuster
October 4 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
Senior jockey Jimmy Wong has been maximizing his opportunities since arriving back from his Korean stint and continues his rapid ascension on the premiership following his seven winners over the two days of racing at the Selangor Turf Club last weekend.
Rising to sixth place on the jockey’s ladder with 28 winners, CC Wong has nine riding engagements on the twelve-race program this Sunday commencing with last-start winner PACIFIC SOLDIER, which remains in Class 5C company and is a chance of going back-to-back in Race 1.
WEALTHYNESS drops back to Class 5 grade in Race 2 and despite his recent failure, the gelding chalked up successive minor placings in Class 4 events prior. It will be CC Wong’s first ride on the gelding which has never missed a place in three appearances at Class 5 level.
CC Wong is currently striking at 26% overall but when he teams up with leading trainer Simon Dunderdale, that figure rises to an impressive 33%. The formidable pair combine with progressive four-year-old MEGA ACE which will be produced second-up in the 1020m Class 1 contest (Race 4). This year’s 3YO Sprint Championship winner appeared short of a run when resuming in the 1400m NZB Open Championship on September 5 and looks better suited on the distance drop. In a race that contains an abundance of early speed, MEGA ACE will be clashing with another promising type in YES MAN, which possesses a good first-up record and will also supply the speed influence for the 1020m contest. YES MAN has been sparingly raced this year with only four starts to its credit for two wins, which included the Listed Bunga Raya Vase back in January. Seven-year-old gelding, PACIFIC VAMPIRE is another with barrier speed capable of matching the opposition for early pace. However, PACIFIC VAMPIRE races best if he receives a soft lead and will have to withstand some early pressure from the likes of YES MAN and MEGA ACE which both like to roll forward at barrier rise and are best suited when able to dictate the pace.
Wong combines with Dunderdale in the 1200m Restricted Maiden (Race 6) with NAVARRE CROWN which looks hard to beat under weight-for-age conditions. NAVARRE CROWN should benefit from his recent debut which yielded a 0.75L 2nd behind STRATEGISE, which has since franked that form by winning a Class 4 contest last weekend. NAVARRE CROWN had the tendency to hang in over the concluding stages and considering his last trial was nearly two months earlier, the son of Yes Yes Yes should be more tractable at start number two.
From the recent Selangor trials, LEGENDS NEVER FADE (Trained by Lawson Moy) and SUPERPOWER (trained by Frank Maynard) are both gallopers to keep an eye on in the 1200m Class 3 contest (Race 7). LEGENDS NEVER FADE, formerly known as Denfield, was a three-time winner in Hong Kong and defeated YES MAN in an impressive trial display last month. The seven-year-old will be first-up since December and his three career victories have been recorded over the 1200m trip. SUPERPOWER is a former Australian galloper with a maiden win to its credit and is coming off a thirteen-month break. The five-year-old looked sharp in his 2.5L trial win over Mega Khan on September 8 and the stable is enjoying some success lately from limited runners, especially with recent newcomers. TO REMEMBER has been a black-booker for several weeks now and has the hoof on the till. The five-year-old has caught the eye with some fast-finishing performances, especially his last two efforts when closing off well to finish runner up over 1020m. The step up to the 1200m looks ideal and looks a big chance despite coming from the outside draw.
TRIDENT RISING is on track to maintain an unbeaten local record in the 1200m Class 3 event (Race 8). The four-year-old lived up to his impressive trial form prior and local punters jumped on board backing the former Aussie into even money favorite. TRIDENT RISING was able to stave off all challengers when leading throughout over 1200m here three weeks ago and is well drawn to score again. The danger appears to be NIMBUS STAR which is coming off successive Class 3 placings and draws deep in barrier 10. NIMBUS STAR was a Class 4 winner three starts back and has trained on well judging by his trial performance behind Selangor Mile winner Aquitaine on September 15.
The best quinella pairing for the afternoon comes up in the 1400 Class 2 contest (Race 9) where ANJOU CROWN and COME ON BANKER’S appear to be the major players. ANJOU CROWN has a good record at Class 2 level (2:1-1-0) and is coming off an encouraging 5th (beaten 1.75L) in last Sunday’s G1 Selangor Gold Cup. The five-year-old came off a six-day break when scoring in that Class 2 contest on July 11 so the short break between runs should not pose a problem. COME ON BANKER’S came with a late surge to break his Malaysian duck over 1200m here on September 5, his third start in the country. COME ON BANKER’S scored twice over 1400m in Australia and he looks a winning chance again in the same grade.
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France Express Form & Race Previews (Marseille-Borely) – Monday, October 12
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LUDWIG DER ZWEITE (FR) Finished 8th in a Maiden at Salon-De-Provence over 1,100m on 14 September. Capable of better and has claims in a competitiver ace. AZAMRA (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Claimer at Saint- Cloud over 1,400m on 2 October. Likes this track an dcan follow up. LA BELLE ISOLA (FR) Successful in a Class 2 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1,200m on 12 September. St ill improving and is cxlearly not out of it. LA BARAKA (FR) In good shape and finished 4th in a Handicap at Chantillyo ver 1,200m on 23 September. Capable of making the frame.
BAKLAWA (FR) In good shape and finished 3rd in a Class 1 at Bor deaux-Le Bouscat over 1,400m on 28 September. Can win a race of this nature. CLEA CHOPE (FR) Showed some improvement when 4th in a Class 1 at L yon- Parilly over 1,600m on 26 September. Can do even be tter this time around. COSMIC BOY (FR) Knocking very hard at the door and was a runner-up in a Handicap at Deauville over 1,900m on 26 June. Can go one place better. LEVER DE RIDEAU (FR) Came home 4th in a Listed at Salon-De-Provence ove r 2,000m on 14 September. Can get involved with the finish once again.
DANCE DE LUNE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 25 September. Can go one place better. SKALI (FR) In good form and finished 3rd in a Handicap at Sal on-De-Provence over 2,400m on 25 September. Should be competitive once again. GOLDFLOWER (FR) A three-year-old filly by Flintshire out of Gold Street who is making her debut. Her dam won 6 races. Could be a threat. CALICO ROCK (IRE) Consistent and was runner-up last time out at Milan over 2000m on 16 S eptember. Can make the frame once again.
MORPHEWAN (FR) Finished 6th in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchampov er 2000m on 13 September. Not reliable but is capable of scoring. COMME QUOI (FR) Off form and came home 9th in a Class 2 at Salon-d e-Provence over 2000m on 14 September. Can be a threat to these riv als if at best. NOUS Y SOMMES (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Class 3 Handicap at Vichy over 2000 m on 21 September. Can make the frame. LOHENGREEN (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Class 2 at Vichyo ver 2000m on 21 September. Unreliable but can get i nvolved with the finish.
ALTOSTRATUS Dam is by an undefeated stallion Frankel who won multiple group ones, although she herself was not raced she was made of proper stuff and has passed it down to this individual. PARDO BAY (FR) In good form and finished 3rd in a Maiden at Vichy over 160 0m on 22 September 2026. Should havea say for the places. ANAGRAMME (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden a t La Teste De Buch over 1900m on 24 September 2026. Showing progress and should earn. LE VICOMTE (IRE) Came home 5th in a Maiden at Salon-De-Provence ove r 1800m on 14 September 2026. Could show more withth is run.
KHALINSKHA (FR) Came home 5th in a Handicap at Deauville over 1300 m on 6 August 2026. Has every chance of wrapping this up. GLANWORTH (IRE) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 19 September 2026. Has a chance at making it his own. IT’S PISTACHIO (FR) Finished 10th in a Claimer at Deauville over 1400m on 27 August 2026. Is better than his la st and should find his best here. SASKATOON (FR) Came home 4th in a Class 3 Handicap at Marseille-Borely over 1200m o n 29 September 2026. Can repeat on this occasion.
SUN SONG (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 at Marseille-Bore ly over 2000m on 29 September 2026. Can be competitive here. INDIAN PACIFIC (FR) Showed promise and was third in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on 14 September 2026. Has claims in this line -up. DAMASK BLADE (IRE) Ran 7th in a Claimer at Marseille-Borely over 1700m on 29 September 2026. Will look to improve this time around. PEARL SPIRIT (FR) Ran 7th in a Class 4 Handicap at Salon-De-Provence over 1800m on 25 Sept ember 2026. Is capable of better.
AMIDARGENT (FR) Finished 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantillyov er 1600m on 23 September 2026. Will be rearing to get the job done. PORTUCALE (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September 2026. Capable of going one better. PESTACLE (FR) Came home 5th in a Class 2 at Salon-De-Provenceov er 2000m on 14 September 2026. Can improve further and earn. DENIA (IRE) Came home 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September 2026. Has strong placec hances here.
RACE 1: PRIX JEAN-CLAUDE NAPOLI HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 1) – 1200M | TIME: 18:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20200
RACE 2: PRIX VIA MILANO STAKES (1) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 2) – 1700M | TIME: 18:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
RACE 3: PRIX GERARD SAMOUN MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 3) – 2600M | TIME: 19:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
RACE 4: PRIX JACQUES ROSSI (PRIX JULES MORGAN) HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 4) – 2100M | TIME: 19:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
RACE 5: PRIX D’ORANGE MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 5) – 1700M | TIME: 20:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
RACE 6: PRIX DE L’ESTACADE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 6) – 1200M | TIME: 21:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
RACE 7: PRIX LOUIS ESPANET HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 7) – 2100M | TIME: 21:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RACE 8: PRIX DU COLONEL MALDRAN HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 8) – 2100M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
United Kingdom Express Form & Race Previews (Musselburgh/ Kempton/ Newcastle) –...
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MOTAWAARED Wore hood, slow start, held back, gained well in last 200m, led inside final 200m, won at Ayr 1800m Handicap. TEE AITCH AYE (IRE) Midfield, pushed from 400m out, finished strong to place fourth, 7 lengths behind Bradbury over 1800m Handicap in Sep. STAR START (IRE) Midfield, ridden 400m out, kept pace 200m out; fin ished 6th, 7 lengths behind No Knee Never at Wolverhampton 1800m Handicap in Sep. EPHRON (IRE) Tracked midfield, ridden over 400m out, gradually weakened inside final 200m , finished 7th, 8 lengths behind Cosmos Raj at Redc ar 1600m Handicap in Sep.
VEGASMILE (IRE) Led early over 300m, pushed at 400m, won comfortably by 4.5 lengths in 1400m 2yo Novice Stakes at Musselburgh. BLUE PETE (IRE) Challenged leaders, gained on far side at 200m out , disputed lead inside final 200m, finished 2nd by 0.75 length to Through The Gate at Redcar 1200m Novice Stakes in Sep. DODGEM Chased leaders, ridden over 200m out, weakened final 200m, finished 4th, 8 lengths behind St Helier at Newcas tle 1400m Novice Stakes. SNEAKIN PETE Slow start, close up early, weakened 200m out, fin ished 5th, 13 lengths behind winner at Ayr 1200m September.
POSSESSIVE Started edged right, midfield, advanced 400m out, led 200m out, headed final 200m, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind Kodiak Breeze at Thirsk 12 00m 2yo Novice Stakes in Jul. DONNA BEAUTY (IRE) Started prominently, raced beside one, weakened 400m out, finished 9th, 12 lengths behind Tumishi over 1200m a t Nottingham. MICK’S THE BOY (IRE) Slow start, moved mid-division, ridden last 400m, finished 4th, 2 lengths behind Printing Money over 1400m at Wolverhampton. FERN CLYDE Stayed close, ridden from 200m out, finished 4th, 5 lengths behind Stay On Tab at Hamilton 1200m in Sep.
LUCIUS AURELIUS Led throughout, ridden, 1 length ahead enteringfi nal 200m, faded to finish 3rd, 0.75 lengths behind Opal Storm over 1000m Handicap at Ay r in Sep. ROYAL DUKE Held last, improved over 200m out, edged right, ran on well, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind Impressor in 1000m Handicap at Hamilton. SKI ANGEL Close behind leaders, 5th at halfway, switched right, finished 2 nd by 1.25 lengths in 200m at Musselburgh. CANARIA QUEEN Always behind, no impact, 13th out of 14, 8 lengths behind Accrual at Ripon 1000m Handicap in Sep.
DANDY MAGIC (IRE) Held up at rear, waited for room at 400m out, ridden 200m out, finished 1.75 lengths behind winner at Ayr 1200m Handicap. HOMESTRAIT (IRE) Wore hood, raced mid-pack rear, ridden over 400m o ut, weakened over 200m out, finished 8th, 10 lengths be hind winner at Ayr 1400m Handicap in Sep. BRAZILIAN ROSE (IRE) Wore hood, led early, ridden 400m out, hung left, headed, weakened last 200m, finished 11th, 11 lengths behind winner. SAMRA GREEN (IRE) Led, headed 1000m out, weakened after 400m, eased over 200m, finished last, 27 lengths behind winner at Doncaster 1400m Handicap in Sep.
MONHAMMER Midfield, waited for room inside, switched right, led last 100m, won 1400m Handicap at Musselburgh by 0.75 length in Sep. RWENEARLYTHEREDAD Prominent led until 200m out, challenged in final 100m, finished 2nd, 0.75 lengths behind Monhammer at 1400 m Handicap in Sep. KELPIE GREY Midfield, blocked 200m out, finished strongly, took third place 1.5 lengths beh ind Monhammer in 1400m Handicap at Musselburgh Sep. JKR COBBLER (IRE) Slow start, rear, pushed over last 200m, weakened last 100m, finished 9th, 6 lengths behind Monhammer at Musselburgh 1400m Handicap.
TREDEGAR SQUARE Impressive debut winner with 2.25 lengths victory; expected to maintain strong form in this race. ALBERICH (IRE) Held rear mid-division, steady progress 400m out, led 200m out, headed inside final 200m, finished 2nd by neck at Newcastle 1400m Novice Stak es in Sep. HUWA BAREE (USA) Led and headed before 200m out, faded to finish 4th, 6 lengths behind Rogue Crusader at 1600m Novice Stakes in Sep. NIL SATIS SUPREME (IRE) Always at the rear, never challenged, finished 8th, 17 lengths behind My Maria at Wolverhampton 1200m Novice Sta kes in Aug.
SAILOR’S RETURN Held up at rear, switched right, strong late run over last 200m, finished 2nd, neck behind Dalamara at Newcastle 1600m Handicap. AMBER HAMUR (IRE) Led, ridden over 400m out, headed near 200m, kept pace, finished 5th, 3.5 lengths behind Horwich at Beverley 1600m Handicap. MARIA DA SILVA (IRE) Prominent, led near 200m, headed and weakened in final 200m, finis hed fourth, 3.5 lengths behind winner at 1600m Hand icap. ESPANITA (IRE) Chased winner, eager early, outpaced 200m out, str ong finish, finished 2nd, 0.5 lengths behind Kody Bat Newcastle 1400m Handicap.
ONE OF THE BOYS (IRE) Tracked second, pressed over 400m out, led after 2 00m, headed inside final 200m, finished second by 1.25 lengths at Newcastle 1200m Novice Stakes in Sep. RAVISHING (IRE) Encouraging first-up run, finished 3rd over 1200m; expected to improvea nd be fitter. PEROLA (FR) Close to leaders, pressed leader 400m out, weakened final 200m, finished 5th, 8 lengths behind Kennington at Lingfield 1400m Novice Stakes in Jun . SAVVI ROW Tracked leaders, weakened 400m out, finished 10th, 18 lengths behind Macarone in Ffos Las 1200m Handicap in Sep.
GREAT BALLS O’FIRE Led after 400m, headed with 200m to go, weakened, finished last, 8 lengths behind Fuel The Jet at Newmarket 1400m in Sep. MOOFEED (IRE) Prominent, pushed early, faded 200m out, finished 6th, 7 lengths behind Crusherman in 1200m 2yo Novice Stakes at Newbury in Aug. BENBECULA (IRE) Soon raced close second, pushed 400m out, weakened over 200m, finished 4th, 7 lengths behind winner at Redcar 1200m Novice Stak es in Sep. VAL DE GREY Debuted well, finished 6th over 1200m. Now fitter, appears well-prepared.
WADOODA Slow start, tracked leaders 400m out, edged right, finished strongly to place second, 1.25 lengths behind winner. FOXY NIGHT (IRE) Close up, led over 400m out, ridden, headed 200m o ut, faded final 200m, finished 7th, 5 lengths behind Reformation at Newcastle 1400 m Novice Stakes in Sep. FAN ME Held up, moved to second with 400m left, stayed on but 1.5 lengths behind winner at 1600m Maiden Stakes in Sep. ALL SHALL BE WELL Tracked third, pressed 400m out, ran on well last 200m, finisheds econd, 3.5 lengths behind winner Galileo Star at Br ighton.
STARBURSTER (IRE) Led near stands side, surged ahead 200m out, edged left, won Newbury 1200m Novice Stakes by head. TREASURER (IRE) Tracked leaders, weakened in final 200m, finished 8th by 8 lengths behind Star Of State at Curragh 1200m 2yo Auction in Sep. BLAZING INFERNO (IRE) Always at rear, finished last of 17, 3200m behind Night In Vegas at Doncaster 1200m 2yo Auction in Se p. SIOUXPERB Wore hood, hit left start, tracked leader, ridden over 400m out, faded last 200m, finished 10th, 10 lengths behind winner.
RHYTHM OF MY HEART Towards rear outside, improved over 400m, led then headed entering final 200m, finished 2nd, 1.5 lengths behind Silverella at Good wood 1600m 2yo filly Novice Stakes in Aug. THESPIAN QUEEN Held towards rear, switched right and ridden over 600m o ut, no chance, finished 5 lengths behind winner at Southwell 1400m. HEAVENLY PAROLE Held up behind leaders, strong finish over final 2 00m, finished 2nd, 4 lengths behind Uisce Domhain a t Wolverhampton 1800m in Sep. RENASCENT (IRE) Chased leaders, ridden 400m out, eased 400m out, stayed on steadily final 200m, finished 5th, 11 lengths behind Pure Co ncept at Kempton 1600m Novice Stakes in Sep.
JUAN LES PINS Slow start, held up at rear, moved up 400m out, st ayed on inside last 200m, finished 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind winner. TAYGAR (IRE) Raced midfield, challenged 400m out, led 200m out, headed at finish, just missed winning, finished 2nd to Angel Summer at Ripon 1200 m Handicap. MONDAMMEJ Went early, midfield, lost place 400m out, finished last by 13 lengths behind The Good Bi scuit in 1200m Handicap at Pontefract in Aug. SECRET GUEST Held up in rear, pushed over 400m out, slight progress over 200m out, finished 8th, 5 lengths behind winner at Ripon 1200m Handicap.
FANTASTIC FOX Slow start, recovered to midfield, led final 200m, won comfortably by 2 lengths at Newcastle 1600m Handicap in Jul. RACINGBREAKS RYDER (IRE) Prominent led until 600m out, pressed and ridden, finished third, 2.25 lengths behind winner at Ripon 1600m Handicap in Aug. I’M WORKIN ON IT Held midfield, switched left 400m out, advanced final 200m, kept on but lost thi rd, finished 4th, 2 lengths behind Exposure at Kemp ton 1600m Handicap in Sep. ONE MORE (IRE) Tracked leaders, pushed 400m out, hung left, weake ned inside final 200m, finished 5th, 7 lengths behind Elements Of Fire at Wolverhampton 14 00m Handicap in Apr.
FIZZY CRISTAL Soon pressed leader, led 400m out, ridden 200m out , kept on, won at Wolverhampton 1200m 3yo Handicap in Aug, beating Acclaimed Freedom by neck. EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) Tracked rear, switched right, advanced with 200m to go, led inside final 200m, wo n by 0.75 lengths at Redcar 1000m Handicap. BELLAGIO MAN (IRE) Went to post early, chased leaders, weakened nearf inish, finished 7th, 5 lengths behind winner at 120 0m Handicap. ACCLAIMED FREEDOM Midfield, ridden 400m out, slight block 200m out, kept on final 200m, finished 4th, 1.75 lengths behind winner at Wolverhampton 1200m Handicap in Se p.
TIME TO SP ARKLE Disputed lead early, settled second after 200m, le dlast 600m, eased clear, won by 2 lengths at Epsom Downs 2200m Handicap in Sep. THAT DARN CANTOR Prominent, challenged leader over 400m out, led but headed inside final 200m, finished second by ne ck, Newcastle 2200m Handicap, Sep. FLOATING MARKET Slow start, held at rear, improved over 200m out, blocked and hampered near finish, finished 6th, 4 lengths behind Lady Ridgewood at 2200m Handicap. TAKEITORLEAVEIT (IRE) Chased leader, ridden 400m out, kept one pace from 200m out, finished 3rd, 2 lengths behind Caraway at Wolverhampton 2200m Handi cap.
WHISKEY PETE (IRE) Led from 400m out, clear in final 200m, won Newcas tle 1600m Handicap by 2.5 lengths over Falcon Nine. ICE SHOW Mid-pack, switched right 400m out, led 200m out, ridden and won by 1.25 lengths at Newcastle 1400m Handicap. TURTLE REEF Wore hood, settled rear, moved up 400m out, ridden last 200m, blocked final 200m, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind winner. ALKUMATIC JO JO (IRE) Started rear, improved and ridden 400m out, kept pace final 200m, finished 5th, 2.5 lengths behind D alamara at Newcastle 1600m Handicap.
NIFFLER (GER) Led, set steady pace, pushed 600m out, ridden 400m out, headed 200m, rallied for second, 1.25 lengths behind winner at Wolverhampton 3200m H andicap in Sep. TAZAMAN Held up at rear, moved up from 600m out, finished second by 2 lengths, no chance to cat ch winner near 100m. NAASMA (IRE) Prominent, challenged 400m out, weakened in final 200m, finished 6th, 12 lengths be hind Digger One at Kempton 3200m Handicap. SNEAKY BLINDER (FR) Held up, pushed 400m out, no chance, finished last, 20 lengths behind Last Flight at Ffos Las 3200m Ha ndicap in Aug.
SPARTAN FIGHTER Raced near rail, pushed past 400m out, challenged inside last 200m, lost by a nose, finished second at 1400m Handicap. FLOWSTATE (IRE) Midfield, shaken up 400m out, maintained pace, fin ished 6th, 7 lengths behind Lord Capulet in 1400m Handicap at Ne wcastle in Sep. ABDUCTION (FR) Midfield, weakened 200m out, finished 6th, 6 lengths behind One Night Thunder in 1400m Handicap at Ayr in Sep. HAVANA RUM (IRE) Midfield, pushed 200m out, kept on but never dangerous, finished 4th , 5 lengths behind Miraculous in 1200m Handicap at Chester in Sep.
RACE 1: JOIN RACING TV NOW AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP (5) (FROM MUSSELBURGH RACE 1) – 1800M | TIME: 20:47 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7000
RACE 2: BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (3) (FROM MUSSELBURGH RACE 2) – 1422M | TIME: 21:17 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 18000
RACE 3: KICK START YOUR CAREER WITH THE SRA SELLING STAKES (4) (FROM MUSSELBURGH RACE 3) – 1422M | TIME: 21:47 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12000
RACE 4: WATCH ON RACING TV HANDICAP (6) (FROM MUSSELBURGH RACE 4) – 1007M | TIME: 22:17 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7000
RACE 5: BRITISH STALLION STUD EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP (3) (FROM MUSSELBURGH RACE 5) – 1422M | TIME: 22:47 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 25000
RACE 6: MUSSELBURGH MEMBERS HANDICAP (6) (FROM MUSSELBURGH RACE 6) – 1422M | TIME: 23:17 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7000
RACE 7: RACING TV EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (DIV 2) (4) (FROM KEMPTON RACE 2) – 1408M | TIME: 23:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 8: SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 FILLIES’ HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 2) – 1614M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7600
RACE 9: UNIBET 3 UNIBOOSTS A DAY MAIDEN STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM KEMPTON RACE 3) – 1207M | TIME: 00:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 10: FREE TIPS ON ATTHERACES.COM EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 3) – 1207M | TIME: 00:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 11: UNIBET SUPPORTS SAFER GAMBLING MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM KEMPTON RACE 4) – 1609M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 12: FOLLOW ATTHERACES ON INSTAGRAM NURSERY (4) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 4) – 1207M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 13: JUDDMONTE EBF FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) (2) (FROM KEMPTON RACE 5) – 1609M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 30000
RACE 14: DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP HANDICAP (DIV 1) (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 5) – 1207M | TIME: 01:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7600
RACE 15: TRY UNIBET’S NEW SMARTVIEW RACECARDS HANDICAP (3) (FROM KEMPTON RACE 6) – 1609M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 16000
RACE 16: DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP HANDICAP (DIV 2) (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 6) – 1207M | TIME: 02:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7600
RACE 17: TRY UNIBET’S SUPERBOOSTS HANDICAP (5) (FROM KEMPTON RACE 7) – 2413M | TIME: 02:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 8000
RACE 18: DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY HANDICAP (6) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 7) – 1614M | TIME: 02:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200
RACE 19: TRY UNIBET’S NEW IMPROVED ACCA BOOSTS HANDICAP (6) (FROM KEMPTON RACE 8) – 3217M | TIME: 02:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
RACE 20: GET RACEDAY READY HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 8) – 1421M | TIME: 03:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7600
Australia – Sunday 11 October
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Australia – Saturday 10 October
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