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Nobals, set to be the first American-trained runner in the Hong Kong Races since 2017, spiked a fever after traveling and is under observation.View the full article

I thought Guerin asked good questions and as noted by Fishy, Sharrock was well prepared, frank and transparent.

It's registered name is still the Captain Cook Stakes.

Don't know the answer to that , but do remember Forbury Park in Spring 79' being the place where future NZ Cup winner 'Hands Down' crashed with bad manners to the track in the Maiden mobile, as a ripping hot favourite.😅  were you there to see that one Mikey?  My old dad tuned into it on the radio in Auckland  . think it was Lochie Marshall commentating those days.  " Hands Down . he's Down alright "  maybe one of Hills won that race even.🤔

1979 Oct at Forbury, Hills campaigned 4 horses, Single Lord, McShane and two other, without googling can anyone name the other 2 ?

I noticed the new name myself, thought it a bit strange. Doesn't Auckland have a Mufasa race as well? He would hardly be the first horse that came to mind that deserved two races named after him. That race has certainly had some names and dates over the years. Wasn't it most recently the Captain Cook? Used to be in March when I first remember it.  I was there when The Twinkle won it back in 1981 beating Mun Lee. I think it was the George Adams at one stage. Marlboro Mile, DB Mile, Penfolds mile. Hard to keep up with all its names and dates. Lots of South Island winners over the years. Might be time for another one.

Hong Kong Derby hopeful will head to the city circuit for the first time on Wednesday.View the full article

Jaylah Kennedy guides Hard To Cross home to win at Sandown. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have handed down a 12-month racing ban to Hard To Cross, a horse trained by Patrick Payne, following the detection of prohibited substances, including anabolic steroids, in post-race samples. The ban prohibits the horse from competing until May 25, 2025, contingent upon the submission of a clearance certificate confirming compliance. The investigation was initiated after samples were collected from Hard To Cross following its victories in two races at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside: the Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap on May 15, 2024, and the Tile Importer Handicap on May 25, 2024. Subsequent testing revealed the presence of Formestane and its metabolites, 4-Hydroxytestosterone and 6a-Hydroxyandrost-4-Ene-3, 17-Dione, substances classified as anabolic steroids under the Australian Rules of Racing. Stewards notified Patrick Payne of the irregularities on June 25 and July 5, 2024, before confirmatory results were received. Following this, RV Stewards requested submissions from Payne and the managing owner concerning AR 248(4), which mandates a minimum 12-month ban for horses found with anabolic androgenic steroids in their systems. This rule also requires a clearance certificate before the horse can return to competition. After consulting with legal counsel and stakeholders, the Stewards enforced AR 248(4), disqualifying Hard To Cross until the stipulated conditions are met. While the immediate decision pertains to the ban, the broader circumstances surrounding the positive tests remain under investigation. Horse racing news View the full article

Personally not a fan! Struggling to get a sponsor perhaps?   Interesting to see how the youngest horse in the race is a 6 year old!   7 horses rated 100+  Would it be correct to say that is a first for a while!   No Rain Last 7 Days |   No Rain in the forecasted!     Gee, does that mean a decent track?    Bring it  on!