David Morgan

Hollie Doyle’s Japan ambition still burns

Star British rider Hollie Doyle took time out on a low-key afternoon at Ripon races to share her enthusiasm for Japan and a desire to improve on her debut experience there.

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.

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.

David Morgan

Bentley looks forward as he strives for Hong Kong momentum

English jockey Harry Bentley has endured winless stretches and tantalising winning flurries during two years in Hong Kong, but his focus remains the future.

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.

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.

Bren O’Brien

Wellington bounces back for Sprint coronation

Star sprinter Wellington has returned to form with a real sense of timing, claiming the fourth Group 1 of his career with victory in the G1 Hong Kong Sprint.

David Morgan

Vela Azul’s unlikely rise foils European hopes in a messy Japan Cup

Ryan Moore finds a clear route amid the chaos to nail the Japan Cup on a late bloomer with an unusual background, befitting a strange renewal of the JRA’s big international feature.

Homan Ho

JRA Blackbook: Ryan Moore full of praise for imposing new son of Duramente

A hulking youngster and a three-year-old future staying star 'Impress' in this week’s JRA Blackbook.