A trio of Hong Kong heavy hitters are among the 22 Group 1 winners signed on for the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on Sunday, December 14. Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) is aiming for his fourth win in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup after winning that event the past three years. Aiming to extend his unbeaten streak to 16 races, Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) targets the G1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint. Rounding out the local trio is Hong Kong Triple Crown hero Voyage Bubble (Deep Field) who is hoping to defend his crown in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile. They will face an international brigade featuring the horse rated best in the world, Calandagan (Gleneagles), and the gelding's stablemate Quisisana (Le Havre) from the Francis-Henri Graffard yard. Both of the French-trained runners are pointing to the Cup. G1 Sprinters Stakes hero Win Carnelian (Screen Hero) and fellow top-liner Satono Reve (Lord Kanaloa) are both signed on to the Sprint, and Khaadem (Dark Angel) is also entered in that affair. Docklands (Massaat), who recently finished ninth in the G1 Mile Championship, will try his hand in the Mile, while G1 Dubai Turf winner Soul Rush (Rulership) will also take in that race. Japanese Classic heroine Embroidery (Admire Mars) is another for the Mile. In the Vase, Giavellotto (Mastercraftsman) will attempt to defend his title, but he faces Eydon (Olden Times) and top-level winners Sosie (Sea The Stars) and Goliath (Adlerflug). Andrew Harding, executive director, racing, HKJC, said, “The Longines Hong Kong International Races are one of the most important events on racing's global calendar, and this year we look forward to witnessing the feats of Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising, Calandagan, Soul Rush and Voyage Bubble, among many others. “We are excited by the quality of selected runners for this year's Longines Hong Kong International Races and the presence of so many of the stars is in keeping with our long-held commitment to deliver sporting excellence. The stage is now set for Sunday, 14 December at Sha Tin.” The post Longines HKIR Feature 22 Group 1 Winners appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The top three finishers from last year's Hollywood Turf Cup (G2T) return for a rematch Nov. 28 at Del Mar. Up for grabs is the lion's share of a $200,000 purse. View the full article

The 2025 live thoroughbred racing season at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack came to an end on Wednesday, Nov. 26.View the full article

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Ain't she a beaut, Clark? A fantastic field of nine, led by 3-1 morning-line favorite and G1 Dubai World Cup hero Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}), will line up for the GII Clark S. at Churchill Downs on Black Friday. The Wathnan Racing colorbearer defeated last year's re-opposing Clark winner Rattle N Roll (Connect) by a length in the GIII Hagyard Fayette S. at Keeneland last out Oct. 25. “We were really proud of Hit Show's effort in the Fayette,” trainer Brad Cox said. “He hasn't missed a beat since winning the Dubai World Cup. We're looking forward to another top effort in the Clark.” Cox will also saddle 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' and Godolphin homebred First Mission (Street Sense), who fell just a nose short in the 2023 Clark. The MGSW was a disappointing fourth in the GI Goodwood S. at Santa Anita last time Sept. 27. “The Clark is First Mission's final start before he retires to stud duty,” Cox said. “We expect him to bounce back on Friday.” The field for the Clark also includes talented sophomores: GI Preakness S. runner-up and last-out Fayette third Gosger (Nyquist); runaway GII Fasig-Tipton Risen Star S. winner and GI Pennsylvania Derby runner-up Magnitude (Not This Time); and GIII West Virginia Derby winner Chunk of Gold (Preservationist). After bringing $3.7 million from Dixiana Farm at Keeneland November, GI Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S. heroine Lush Lips (GB) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}) is the horse to beat in the GII Mrs. Revere S. on the undercard. Friday's graded stakes action also includes the GII Hollywood Turf Cup S. at Del Mar. The GIII Falls City S., featuring GI Breeders' Cup Distaff third-place finisher Regaled (Mohaymen), anchors the 12-race Thanksgiving Day program at Churchill Downs. The post Field of Nine Ready to Put on a ‘Show’ in Loaded Clark appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a daughter of a Breeders' Cup winner. 16.30 Chelmsford City, £8,000, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7f (AWT) Cheveley Park Stud's SO REGAL (GB) (Kingman {GB}), a John and Thady Gosden trainee, is a homebred daughter of GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf heroine Queen's Trust (GB) (Dansili {GB}). Her nine rivals include Kirsten Rausing's Campeona (GB) (Study Of Man {Ire}), who is a Sir Park Prescott-conditioned daughter of dual Group 3-winning G1 Grosser Preis von Bayern runner-up Cubanita (GB) (Selkirk). The post Daughter Of Breeders’ Cup Heroine Queen’s Trust In Line For Chelmsford Bow appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

She may be the small filly taking on some seasoned sprinters, but Trevor Andrews insists Luana Miss is well capable of punching above her light weight as he gets set to unleash his stable star in the Nov. 29 Winterbottom Stakes (G1) at Ascot.View the full article

The $400,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs is the next stop on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Trainer Brad Cox will look for a second consecutive win with Rags to Riches Stakes winner Life of Joy.View the full article

By Jonny Turner  It is not even December and the White stable’s annual southern raid is already on. Trainers Brent and Tim White campaign plenty of horses in Otago and Southland in summer and this year it will be no different. But before the Ashburton trainers try to continue their success they’ve had in Central Otago in recent seasons, they’ll pop over the border to Oamaru on Thursday. Among the five-strong White team is Snooowgood, whose last start was behind Dash Dosh, who went on to win the Group 1 New Zealand Trotting Oaks. Prior to that, the three-year-old took on more quality types in the Group Three Hambletonian Classic. Snooowgood drops back in grade at Oamaru and also reverts to standing start racing. “She has just got to bring manners at the start, that will be the key,” Tim White said. “It looks like a very winnable race for her considering what she has been racing.” The White stable will give Stealers Wheel the second start of his new campaign at Oamaru. There looked to be plenty of merit in the pacer’s fresh-up fifth at Ashburton. “He did plenty of work first up, he didn’t really get a spell during that race,” White said.  “His work since has been pretty good and the best version of him would go pretty close, you would think,” White said. Two White-trained pacers go head to head at Oamaru in Molly Maeve Estelle and Jazzys Upstart. The pair will be driven by Sarah and Gerard O’Reilly respectively. Molly Maeve Estelle battled in her last outing, but her camp thinks the run is best forgotten. “We are going to forgive that last run, she was on the fence and nothing seemed to run on from there that day on the wet track at Ashburton.” “Her run before that was good and she’s drawn one this week so we are hoping she can go a much better race.” Jazzys Upstart was also down the track at Ashburton, but she also had her excuses. “She didn’t get much luck last start, she did a bit of work early and then Sarah came in and put her hand up and said she went a bit early.” “She went good at Oamaru before that, she seems to go well down there.” The White barn will give Bettor Dreams her debut in the two-year-old fillies event at Oamaru. “She is the loveliest horse to have around the place and she hasn’t done anything wrong in her trials.” “We are hoping she can step up at the races and maybe the Bettor’s Delight can come out in her.” View the full article