David Morgan

Lord Kanaloa has the edge as the old sires give way to the new

Japan’s greatest sprinter might not be its greatest sire, but as his son Panthalassa is emphasising, he can produce versatile, top-class types, and for now he is the front-runner in the post-Deep Impact stallion rankings.

David Morgan

Deep Impact’s boys secure stud berths

Future opportunities to stand a son of the late Deep Impact could well be limited so securing a classy stallion by the great Japanese champion looks sound business for Haras Vacación, and Windsor Park and Mapperley Studs.

莫瑾賢

【當局者清】Upper Bloodstock靈活多變的經營哲學

早前殷利殊精選拍賣會中，一匹「尋人偵探」的子嗣成為Upper Bloodstock最高額的購入馬，他們所擁有的Sakura Girl亦以卓越成績進軍經典賽事。

David Morgan

Hong Kong’s Angel investors: flexibility puts Upper Bloodstock ‘in the game’

A Harry Angel colt topped the operation’s purchases at the Inglis Premier Sale this week, days after Upper Bloodstock's Iffraaj filly Sakura Girl confirmed her Classic credentials.

David Morgan

Stamina talk is moot for Hong Kong Derby principals

Will they or won’t they have the pedigree to stay the 2000-metre distance is a recurring question for any untried contenders going into a Hong Kong Derby but class is usually the determining factor.

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【有所回報】「將王」為「天文學家」在港爭光

享負盛名的種馬「天文學家」，其子嗣總是給本地馬圈一種欠缺速度的印象，亦為人們所卻步。

David Morgan

Russian Emperor gives Galileo a last waltz in Hong Kong

Galileo’s status as a super sire is of little consequence in the east Asian city where his reputation has been that of a stallion that imparts too little speed and is one to avoid.

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【初露鋒芒】John Messara談「滿樂時」 評價日本種馬表現

這位阿羅非爾德育馬場的掌舵人談及與社台的深厚關係，以及日本產種馬能揚威國際的獨特之處。

David Morgan

John Messara talks Maurice, diluting Danehill, and Japan’s influence

The Arrowfield Stud supremo relates his long association with Shadai and extols the qualities that make Japanese horses and their bloodlines such a force in world racing.

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【下不為例】「金鑽貴人」是Madonna Mia的最後禮物

本港話題賽駒「金鑽貴人」曾在拍賣會被「搶去」，第一課試閘亦令人感到卻步，但悉心培育牠的一名紐西蘭育馬者一直相信牠的潛質。

David Morgan

Lucky Sweynesse, Madonna Mia’s last giveaway

Hong Kong’s newest Group 1 winner sold for a steal and was unconvincing in his first barrier trial but the New Zealand horse folk that nurtured him could always see what he might become.

David Morgan

Deep Field’s fertility issues give his stock the scarcity factor

Newgate Stud’s young sire is the boom stallion on the Hong Kong block but a marked drop in coverings last year points to problems that could make his yearlings and next crop of foals precious commodities.

Michael Cox

‘He was impeccable to deal with’: breeding giant Sir Patrick Hogan remembered

Sir Patrick Hogan left an indelible mark on racing through his stallions but it is the people that he influenced that will also carry on his legacy