Michael Cox

First Singapore, next Macau? Fears for racing’s future in casino hub

Horse shipments to Macau have been stopped, no meeting has been scheduled for the start of next season and staff cuts are expected as fears grow for the future of the sport in the gambling enclave.

David Morgan

Malaysia? Macau? The Singapore closure’s complex ripple effects

The end of racing at Kranji could present an opportunity for racing clubs in Malaysia, as well as Macau, but change will not be seamless and pitfalls must be seen and skirted.

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.

David Morgan

Suraj Narredu wants Australian success on his CV

India’s top jockey is expanding his overseas experience in Australia this autumn and is already making connections at Cranbourne.

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

John Moore says ‘no’ to Macau

The Macau Jockey Club entertained John and Fifi Moore at the weekend, fuelling speculation that the seven-time Hong Kong champion trainer was all set to join the training ranks.

Michael Cox

COMMENT | Singapore slide: can Lion City roar again?

Trainers are fighting hard and owners keep turning up but the future of Singapore racing hangs in the balance unless meaningful changes are made by the Singapore Turf Club (STC), writes Michael Cox.

David Morgan

Hong Kong retirees could boost Macau horse ranks

The Macau Jockey Club and Hong Kong Jockey Club are in dialogue about enabling suitable ‘retired’ horses to move from Hong Kong to continue their careers in Macau.

David Morgan

What next for racing in Macau?

Within a decade of Stanley Ho taking over the fledgling Macau Jockey Club in 1991, turnover was booming and racing was considered a potential little brother to the Hong Kong Jockey Club. But a rapid decline over the last decade has consigned the MJC to 'poor cousin status' and recent developments are causing even more concern among participants.

David Morgan

Macau Derby win just the latest triumph over life’s stumbles for Eric Cheung

Hong Kong-born rider Eric Cheung speaks to the Report about Cheers Brothers’ incredible recovery at Taipa, and his own stop-start career

Michael Cox

Gary wants Moore from Macau ‘homecoming’ and is eyeing Hong Kong’s rich pickings

Gary Moore has been granted a license to train in Macau for the 2022-23 season, ending an eight year stint at Rosehill.