Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: Sodashi fever provides opportunity at the odds

Sodashi will have the Tokyo crowd at fever pitch but given the hype around the great white hope, perhaps the best play is to look elsewhere to some high class rivals who could represent value. Andrew Le Jeune previews all the Hong Kong simulcast action.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: three ‘match races’ headline Hong Kong’s Champions Day

The three Group 1s at Sha Tin on Sunday loom as two-horse races, but that doesn’t dull what should be some exciting contests with plenty at stake.

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Asian Racing Review: Sizing up Beauty Eternal’s Derby credentials

Michael Cox dials in from Hong Kong as he and Andrew Le Jeune bring you the latest Hong Kong Derby news and views on the eve of the jurisdiction's most prestigious race.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: all-star overseas jockeys, the Slipper fits and what price Beauty Eternal?

In this week’s LJ Confidential, Asian Racing Review host Andrew Le Jeune breaks down Sha Tin's features and takes a look at Australia’s biggest two-year-old race.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: Tuchel may need more than Moore in Derby

Andrew Le Jeune on Ryan Moore's Derby hope, the dual-jurisdiction silver lining of Hong Kong’s PPG pivot and the ‘quiet achiever’ of Hong Kong’s jockey ranks that deserves some plaudits.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: Purton’s future, the age of the ‘PPG’ and the perpetual positivity of Karis Teetan

Asian Racing Review host Andrew Le Jeune explores Zac Purton’s career options, delves into the trend towards Private Purchase Griffins among Hong Kong’s elite horses and provides his take on ‘that’ Karis Teetan Gold Cup ride.

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.

Michael Cox

Hong Kong Derby Rankings: As easy as 1, 2, 3 as Beauty Eternal cements his place on top

Super Sunny Sing stamped himself as a class four-year-old in the Hong Kong Classic Cup but on the undercard Beauty Eternal left no doubt about the top pick for the 2023 Hong Kong Derby on March 19.

Michael Cox

Hong Kong Derby Rankings: Derby hopes on line in Classic Cup, but does the dominant force lurk on the undercard?

Beauty Eternal is the darling of the ratings crowd after a sensational Class 3 win but still needs to prove he can run a strong mile before John Size throws the new star into the 2000-metre Derby.

Michael Cox

2023 Hong Kong Derby Rankings: Beauty Eternal rockets up board

Trainer John Size has the top two spots in rankings - and four horses in the top 14 - after Beauty Eternal put himself in the Derby ratings frame with a stylish win on Sunday at Sha Tin.

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Asian Racing Review: Peter V’Landys’ latest power play

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune discuss the upcoming Asian Racing Conference - with particular focus on Racing NSW boss Peter V'Landys' latest stoush - as well as an emerging star four-year-old in Hong Kong.

Michael Cox

ANALYSIS: Hong Kong Classic Mile fails to solve Derby dilemmas

The Classic Mile was meant to provide some clarity around the 2023 Hong Kong Derby hopefuls but the tempo of the race has only added to the confusion.