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The Sha Tin Report: Sunday June 4

Three Best Bets, three to consider at odds and three to avoid as we provide our ratings-based selections for all 10 races at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: two-year-old form key in 2,000 Guineas feature

Betting for the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket is dominated by horses set for the race first-up, but that is nothing new, especially for master trainer Aidan O’Brien.

Michael Cox

Zac Purton commits to another season in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s five-time champion jockey has put an end to speculation this season will be his last, citing increased freedoms and the lure of star sprinter Lucky Sweynesse as key factors in his decision to stay.

Michael Cox

Here’s hoping Hong Kong’s heroes usher in a new era

News that Romantic Warrior could head to Japan for the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and a showdown with Equinox is not just a great prospect for racing fans, but would be a much needed boost for the reputation of Hong Kong racing.

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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Sha Tin Champions Day: the three big questions

Who is under the most pressure coming into Sunday's Group 1 triple-header at Sha Tin? According to Michael Cox, it's the trainer of one of Champions Day's dominant local favourites.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: world’s best jockey? JRA stats suggest Damian Lane should be in the conversation

The numbers are becoming compelling when it comes to 'quiet achiever' Damian Lane in the ‘world’s best jockey’ discussion, as the Australian star continues to make giant strides in Japan.

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Asian Racing Review: Hong Kong stars to chase Yasuda Kinen glory?

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune dissect the week's happenings in Asian racing as they bring you the latest on possible Yasuda Kinen starts for two Hong Kong stars, and address the 'puzzling' speculation surrounding Joao Moreira's future.

David Morgan

Royal Ascot is ‘on the table’ for Wellington

Last season’s champion sprinter could be the first Hong Kong horse to race at the June meeting in seven years as connections consider overseas options.

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Asian Racing Review: corporates grilled at inquiry, but where was the racing industry?

Andrew Le Jeune and Michael Cox talk Japan's latest turf superstar, the seemingly forgotten broader context of Anamoe's G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes defeat, and the at times 'heated' government inquiry into Australia's corporate bookmaking sector.

Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: can Anamoe answer the questions on Australian form?

The pride of Australia will need to repel the international raid led by Dubai Honour and make a statement for the country’s questionable middle distance form.

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Asian Racing Review: answering the Nature Strip retirement ‘question’

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune weigh-in on the Nature Strip retirement debate on this week's episode of Asian Racing Review, as they analyse all the weekend's Group 1 action from Australia and Japan.

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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.