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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.

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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.

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: Gold Cup, Classic Mile and Purton’s G1 decision on Spangle vs Sweynesse

Asian Racing Review’s Andrew Le Jeune breaks down Sunday's two big Sha Tin features and reveals who Zac Purton has chosen to ride in next months G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup.

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Asian Racing Review: overseas glory for Hong Kong

David Morgan joins Michael Cox to discuss all the latest in Asian racing, including G1 Amir Trophy winner Russian Emperor and the intriguing battle of tactics set to play out in next weekend's G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup.

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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.

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【獨家專訪】潘頓欲享漁人之利

潘頓接受《競馬論》郭米高專訪討論「加州星球」出戰董事盃,這次與另外兩匹王者的對決,以及分享有關出戰香港經典一哩賽的「包裝必勝」。

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Michael Cox

Stewards’ Cup: Purton keen to let tactical battle unfold in rearview mirror

Champion jockey Zac Purton joins Asian Racing Report's Michael Cox to discuss Sunday's intriguing Stewards' Cup clash between California Spangle, Golden Sixty and Romantic Warrior, as well as the prospects of his Classic Mile mount Packing Treadmill.

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Prophet’s post-mortem: Master can atone with drop in trip

Beaten Happy Valley favourite Heroic Master finds himself well and truly in the Prophet's 'forgive' file, but an 'inglorious' Bo Bo isn't quite so lucky after spurning a golden opportunity to win.

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Prophet’s post-mortem: Dragon set to roar with better draw

A decent barrier will go a long way to finally returning Marvel Dragon to the winner's list, while the jury is out on the strength of two of this meeting's short-course races.

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Let’s get ready to rumble: Hong Kong’s latest, greatest rivalry set for Round 3

The Prophet of Probability is already excited about next month’s Stewards’ Cup, the ‘decider’ between California Spangle and Golden Sixty.

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California Spangle turns tables on Golden Sixty in memorable Mile

California Spangle has turned the tables on Golden Sixty to claim the G1 Hong Kong Mile in the latest instalment of what is developing into an epic racing rivalry.

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Hong Kong Mile: Battle of tactics between big two looms

Watch Asian Racing Report’s Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune break down the highly-anticipated return bout between Hong Kong's undisputed champion Golden Sixty and rising challenger California Spangle.

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Hong Kong’s ‘hero’ horse: Stanley Chan on owning Golden Sixty

Stanley Chan talks about the pleasure, and pressure, of owning Hong Kong’s best horse, his pride in sticking with local jockey Vincent Ho and the possibility of tackling an overseas Group 1.

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Michael Cox

Vincent Ho’s career has transformed in troubled times

After gaining valuable experience during his summer in the JRA, Vincent Ho says it will take a more ruthless approach to booking rides if he is to become champion jockey of Hong Kong.

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David Morgan

Handicap shakes up Kokura Kinen plan for Vincent Ho

The Hong Kong rider’s initial intended mount was on Monday allotted a lighter weight than his registered minimum.

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Michael Cox

A more settled Vincent Ho eyes turf success after G3 breakthrough

A first JRA Group race win was just the tonic for Hong Kong’s Vincent Ho, who has picked up an intriguing ride this weekend at Kokura.

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Good days and learning days: Vincent Ho’s first weekend as a JRA jockey

Hong Kong’s local hero nabs his first win among an otherwise tough weekend at Niigata.

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Ho seeks early gains in Japanese stint

Golden Sixty’s jockey has a couple of good chances to break through for a maiden win at Niigata as he kicks off his Japanese Racing Association stint, as well as an intriguing Group Three ride.

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