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David Morgan

Frankie Dettori’s retirement backflip: America’s gain is Britain’s big loss

Frankie Dettori’s relocation to California will leave the sport in Britain without the only mainstream recognisable personality it has.

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David Morgan

Marquand’s Melbourne target and JRA hopes

Tom Marquand is working hard to consolidate his status at home, and his postseason rewards might be a Melbourne spring and another winter in Japan.

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David Morgan

Warm Heart has international options

Coolmore’s Yorkshire Oaks winner could be the ideal type to travel overseas this autumn, with the Breeders’ Cup being considered and Hong Kong seen as a possibility too.

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David Morgan

‘Not too fast, not too slow’: Frankie Dettori’s Mostahdaf masterclass

Retiring legend Frankie Dettori continued his farewell tour with a record-breaking sixth Juddmonte International Stakes win that brought to mind some of the greatest upsets in the race’s history.

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David Morgan

Callan’s back in the big time with Triple Time

Neil Callan enjoyed his biggest success since returning from Hong Kong when the 33-1 shot took out the Royal Ascot opener.

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: the three ‘must see’ races from Royal Ascot

From the annual Australian invasion on day one, through to Wellington on the final day and a middle-distance showdown in-between, Asian Racing Review’s Andrew Le Jeune has selected his three races to watch over the fabulous five-day meeting.

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David Morgan

Departing Gibson books Ryan Moore for Royal Ascot raid

Richard Gibson is looking forward to a European relocation before deciding on his next career move, but first he is heading to Royal Ascot with a serious chance of enhancing his Group 1 record.

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【柔韌者強】「紅杉木」在港穩步創佳績

這匹在Westbury Stud生活的種馬樂見其子嗣如「颯醒」及「銀影攻略」,還有前途無可限量的「自勝者強」。

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David Morgan

Soaring Redwood showing good growth in Hong Kong

The Westbury Stud stallion is enjoying a stellar season thanks to his sons Sharp ‘N’ Smart and Solidify, and Tuchel’s efforts are uplifting his hitherto low-key status in Hong Kong.

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Adrian Webber

Keiba Diary: no loneliness for popular Liberty Island

Adrian Webber reflects on a brilliant Oaks win, looks ahead to a taste of Royal Ascot at the Japanese Derby, and celebrates a grand old retiree.

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【駿言有李】樂景傑錦標為未來賽事提供指標

《競馬每週點評》主持李駿(Andrew Le Jeune)將點評競爭激烈的樂景傑錦標、新加坡克蘭芝一哩賽和優駿牝馬(日本橡樹大賽)。

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: competitive Lockinge provides pointer

Andrew Le Jeune runs the rule over what should be a fiercely-contested Lockinge Stakes at Newbury and also takes a look at Singapore's big day, as part of his ongoing series covering Hong Kong's simulcast races.

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David Morgan

Champagne day for the little filly sold over lunch

Memorial Life’s second foal Champagne Color elevated her status to Group 1 producer at the weekend and gave a nod to the Chasemore Farm nursery that produced her, and to the Japanese approach that has uplifted her.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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David Morgan

King Hermes faces the Newmarket rise

Yoshito Yahagi believes his July Cup contender will be better off for having faced the July Course incline while Bathrat Leon builds towards Goodwood.

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