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Faolan Whyte spent 11 months sailing around the world after finishing university. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong sailor races around world to learn some important life lessons

Faolan Whyte, who grew up in Sai Kung, dealt with isolation, nature and working with others on the Clipper Round The World yacht race.

Hong Kong racing

Australian Asfoora beats the home team to win red-hot Nunthorpe at York

Hong Kong racing

Minnie Hauk tunes up for bigger targets with dominant Yorkshire Oaks victory

Hong Kong racing

Youngsters Lady Iman and Spicy Marg aim to buck the trends in the Nunthorpe

There is also simulcast action from Newmarket on a busy day of racing on Friday.

Hong Kong-based Harry Bentley will ride another of the youngsters, Spicy Marg, in the Nunthorpe. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ombudsman wins rematch with Delacroix to secure thrilling International Stakes

Lambourn also suffered a shock defeat on day one of the Ebor Festival.

Hong Kong racing

Minnie Hauk the star attraction in Yorkshire Oaks as O’Brien bids for history

The top trainer will equal Sir Michael Stoute and Mathew Dawson on nine wins with victory in the Group One.

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International Stakes a global affair as the Ebor Festival kicks off

All seven races on the first day of the fascinating meeting will be simulcast.

Danon Decile wins the Japanese Derby. Photo: Japan Racing Association
Hong Kong racing

HK racing off-season update: Bowman wins Silver Saddle, new imports announced

The 45-year-old won his second leading rider honour at Ascot’s Shergar Cup meeting.

Hong Kong racing

Rebel’s Romance bags another Group One as Sajir causes a huge shock in France

Charlie Appleby’s global superstar regained the crown he won back in 2022 for Godolphin.

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong visitors Lazzat and Rebel’s Romance the star acts on simulcast Sunday

The Group One winners are favourites for top-level races in France and Germany respectively on Sunday.

Lazzat won at Royal Ascot in June. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong racing

Aidan O’Brien holds aces in France and Germany’s simulcast Group Ones on Sunday

January and Garden Of Eden are set to go off favourite in the two Group Ones for Ballydoyle.

Aidan O’Brien is one again one of the main players in a European Group One. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Whirl powers through Goodwood thunderstorm to ease away with the Nassau

Aidan O’Brien’s rising star made light work of difficult conditions on the third day of the elite festival.

Hong Kong racing

Pacemaker Qirat causes historic 150-1 Sussex Stakes shock at Goodwood

Hong Kong-bound Richard Kingscote rode one of the outsiders to a remarkable victory in the day two feature.

Hong Kong racing

Top fillies Whirl and See The Fire set for a Goodwood showdown in the Nassau

The pair top the billing in Thursday’s Group One feature at Glorious Goodwood.

Andrew Balding has a leading chance in the Nassau Stakes with See The Fire. Photo: RACINGFOTOS.COM
Hong Kong racing

Scandinavia outbattles stablemate Illinois to lift the Goodwood Cup for O’Brien

Zavateri and Witness Stand won the Group Two races on a brilliant first day of action from the iconic meeting.

Aidan O’Brien won the day one feature at Glorious Goodwood. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Field Of Gold on the verge of being outright best ahead of superb Sussex Stakes

The John and Thady Gosden-trained star takes on older horses for the first time in Wednesday’s Goodwood feature.

Hong Kong racing

Illinois has big shoes to fill in Goodwood Cup as iconic festival begins

All eight races from the first day of the meeting will be simulcast, including two other Group races.

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Calandagan wins the King George while Godolphin snares German Group One honours

There was also victory for Gladatorian in the Champions Cup at Greyville on a bumper weekend of simulcast action.

Mickael Barzalona was on target in Ascot’s King George. Photo: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

Dave The King bids for Champions Cup repeat with Keagan de Melo in opposition

The now Hong Kong-based jockey will ride See It Again as he bids to topple the reigning South African Horse of the Year.

Hong Kong racing

Global superstar Rebel’s Romance bids for missing British Group One at Ascot

The 18-time winner is yet to win a top-level race on home turf and will look to put that right on Saturday.

Hong Kong racing

Deutsches Derby headline act while the stars align for Prix Jean Prat in France

Multiple Group One winners line-up at Deauville for the French simulcast feature on Sunday.

Legendary trainer Andreas Wöhler targets the Deutsches Derby again. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong racing

No complaints about the Ombudsman as he headlines stellar Eclipse Stakes line-up

There is also simulcast racing from South Africa in the form of the Group One Durban July (2,000m).

Ombudsman headlines the Jockey Club’s simulcast offering on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong racing

O’Brien’s Lambourn chases historic Classic double in Irish Derby

After snaring the Epsom Derby earlier this month, the colt will start favourite at the Curragh on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Lazzat defeats Satono Reve and Rebel’s Romance shines as Royal Ascot ends

It is an international affair as an action-packed five days concludes.

Hong Kong racing

Satono Reve brings Ka Ying Rising form to Royal Ascot on Saturday

The Japanese sprinter will clash with a swag of other international stars in the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1,200m).

Satono Reve (centre) finishes third behind Ka Ying Rising (left) and Helios Express (right) in December’s Group One Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Trawlerman and William Buick move into top gear to land Ascot Gold Cup

John and Thady Gosden continue scintillating Royal Ascot form with victory in the historic staying test.

Trawlerman dominates the Ascot Gold Cup under William Buick. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong racing

Classic filly Zarigana tops Coronation Stakes billing as Royal Ascot marches on

Shadow Of Light is set to go off a warm order in the other Group One on the card.

Hong Kong racing

Ombudsman runs riot while McDonald salutes on day two of Royal Ascot

The superstar Kiwi jockey helps John and Thady Gosden celebrate a big-race double.

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