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Red Lion shocks Voyage Bubble to capture Group 1 Champions Mile

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Red Lion wins his first Group 1 race. (Photo: HKJC) Second in this race last year, Red Lion scored an upset victory in the HK$24 million Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, April 27 by a gripping short head over Voyage Bubble for jockey Hugh Bowman and trainer John Size. Breaking from gate 12 as a $101 outsider, Red Lion became the longest-priced winner in the race’s history as the six-year-old Belardo gelding tenaciously made all in 1:33.21, eventually holding success after an enquiry and several…

Tastiera stamps his class on sparkling field to land QEII Cup

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Tastiera edges clear of Prognosis. (Photo: HKJC) Tastiera was triumphant on his return to Sha Tin as Japan’s 2023 Group 1 Tokyo Yushun (2400m) hero dominated a thrilling renewal of the HK$28 million Group 1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The five-year-old showed his aptitude for top-class racing in Hong Kong when third to Romantic Warrior in the Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) in December. The local champion had won this contest for the last three years but sat it out this time, leaving Tastiera…

Ka Ying Rising completes perfect season

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Superstar Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising completed a record-equalling season with scintillating victory in the HK$22 million Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Taking his unbeaten record to 12 consecutive races in defeating a world-class field of 12 rivals in a winning time of 1:07.88, Ka Ying Rising completed a clean sweep of the Hong Kong Speed Series and collected a HK$5 million bonus, emulating the feats of Mr Vitality (1995/96), Grand Delight (2002/03), Silent Witness (2003/04 and 2004/05) and Lucky Sweynesse (2022/23). Living…

Khafre triumphs in rescheduled feature

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Nothing went to script in the lead up to the Listed Manawatu ITM ANZAC Mile (1600m), but when the race finally took its place on Sunday evening at Wanganui, the favourite in Khafre (American Pharoah) delivered on expectations. The feature contest was initially set to be run on Friday at Awapuni, which was subsequently abandoned following a slip in the first race. Moved two days later across to the River City, the race was added to the end of a nine-race programme, but in the seventh event, a horse was…

Grays get the Gold with ex-Singapore galloper

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Talented sprinter Silent Is Gold (Star Turn) collected his first victory on New Zealand soil at Wanganui on Sunday with a powerful display in the Fraser Auret Racing Open Handicap (1350m). The son of Star Turn was among a handful of horses that travelled to New Zealand upon Stephen Gray’s return from Singapore, and with him came good credentials, with seven wins and multiple Group Three placings to his record. Since arriving, Silent Is Gold has performed solidly with three runner-up finishes in six starts and ran creditably in each…

Potential Caulfield option for Jenni

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The Ciaron Maher stable is keeping their options open with reigning Horse of the Year Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) who is being prepared for a Group One assignment in Brisbane. Pride Of Jenni was noted among early nominations for the Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday, a Quality Handicap that carries a 61kg maximum topweight. Maher’s assistant trainer Jack Turnbull said Pride Of Jenni holding an entry for next Saturday was one option for the mare in the lead up to the Group 1 Doomben Cup…

Foxton filly flies on debut

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The crowd roared at Wanganui on Sunday when first-starter Silver Salute (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) powered past her better-backed rivals to win the Egan Racing 2YO (1200m). Silver Salute had trialled twice for two placings prior to her debut assignment, where she was underrated in a market dominated by Presence Of Mind ($2.40) and Pink Gin ($2.80). The latter stepped slowly from the gates, while Silver Salute picked it beautifully and settled midfield in the six-horse affair. Princess Elsa had set the early tempo but was soon joined by…

Weigh In, April 27

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It’s the season finale of Weigh In and Guy, Emily & Bruce review the racing action from Te Rapa and Riccarton. Brad Taylor from RACE Inc joins the show to discuss the abandonment of Awapuni, and Jayne is in Hong Kong ahead of a massive night. Weigh In, April 27

Free Goulburn horse racing preview & best bets | April 28, 2025

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What Goulburn Races Where Goulburn Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Goulburn NSW 2580 When Monday, April 28, 2025 First Race 12pm AEST Visit Dabble The new week of racing gets underway at Goulburn on Monday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +5m the entire circuit for the meeting, and with a strong chance of rainfall to hit the course on Sunday afternoon, punters can expect the track to be rated in the Soft range come race-day morning. The opening event is scheduled to…

Today’s horse racing promotions & bookmaker offers | April 27

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