Michael Cox

‘Carry on, stay positive and keep trying hard’: Alexis Badel’s breakthrough

French jockey Alexis Badel has ridden the highs and lows of Hong Kong racing this season and his Derby win aboard Voyage Bubble is reward for persistence.

Michael Cox

Hong Kong Derby Rankings: Derby hopes on line in Classic Cup, but does the dominant force lurk on the undercard?

Beauty Eternal is the darling of the ratings crowd after a sensational Class 3 win but still needs to prove he can run a strong mile before John Size throws the new star into the 2000-metre Derby.

Michael Cox

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.

Michael Cox

2023 Hong Kong Derby Rankings: Sunday’s Classic Mile could provide shake-up

The first leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series promises to provide clues but last week’s races bring two intriguing new entrants to the top 14.

Michael Cox

2023 Hong Kong Derby Rankings: new blood enters top 14

It's a case of two in, two out as Voyage Bubble and La City Blanche break into our expert panel's top 14, while Tuchel is the big mover up the board after a tough first-up performance.