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Asian Racing Review: Joao Moreira’s Randwick redemption?

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune break down last weekend's monster Dubai World Cup meeting and look ahead to Day One of the Championships at Randwick, where Joao Moreira makes his long-awaited Sydney Group 1 return.

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Chasing J-Mac, then the world: Tyler Schiller’s grand ambitions

Tyler Schiller hopes setting a target on James McDonald’s back in the Sydney jockeys’ premiership will help him meet the challenge of beating an elite class for his second apprentice title, and push his case for a license in Hong Kong.

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Takamatsunomiya Kinen G1 Guide

The Takamatsunomiya Kinen at Chukyo is one of only two Grade 1 sprint races in Japan, and is the only JRA Grade 1 not held at one of the 'big four' tracks Tokyo, Nakayama, Kyoto or Hanshin.

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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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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.

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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.

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Asian Racing Review: breaking down Zac Purton’s Randwick masterclass

Asian Racing Report's Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune bring you their weekly look at the latest in Asian racing, including comprehensive analysis of what made Zac Purton's Randwick Group 1 double so special.

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LJ Confidential: Purton’s future, the age of the ‘PPG’ and the perpetual positivity of Karis Teetan

Asian Racing Review host Andrew Le Jeune explores Zac Purton’s career options, delves into the trend towards Private Purchase Griffins among Hong Kong’s elite horses and provides his take on ‘that’ Karis Teetan Gold Cup ride.

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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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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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郭米高

【職場回顧】祁禮謙:如果你希望做一份受歡迎的工作,到紅十字會吧。

究竟祁禮謙如何於壓力下工作而得到尊重?以香港賽馬有史以來最精彩的董事盃賽日來歡送這位在位二十年的馬會董事祁禮謙相信是十分合適。

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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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‘If you want to do a popular job, go work for the Red Cross’: how Kim Kelly gained respect under pressure

A meeting featuring an all-time great edition of the Stewards’ Cup provides a fitting farewell for ‘racing tragic’ Kim Kelly after two decades in the hot seat as a Jockey Club steward.

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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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Zac sticks on Treadmill for Classic Mile but has Derby distance doubts

Leading jockey Zac Purton has revealed his pick for the Hong Kong Classic Mile but both he and the horse’s connections have doubts over the Hong Kong Derby distance of 2000 metres.

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Hong Kong Derby decisions: The money or the bag?

When it comes to selecting a Hong Derby mount, thinking several moves ahead is just the beginning for Hong Kong's 'Chessmaster' Zac Purton.

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The King and Queen of Hong Kong racing are not ready to give up their throne just yet

Support from friends, fans, owners – but especially his wife Nicole – have Zac Purton second-guessing his retirement plans and the Australian might yet press on in search of the all-time record for most wins in Hong Kong.

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