Hong Kong Vase Preview (Sha Tin Sun 14th Dec 2025 )

Hong Kong International Races (香港國際賽事) is an event consisting of the four most prestigious horse races in Hong Kong hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The four races are: Hong Kong Sprint (1200m), Hong Kong Mile (1600m), Hong Kong Cup (2000m), and Hong Kong Vase (2400m).

The event is run annually in mid-December at Sha Tin Racecourse.The event has been sponsored by Cathay Pacific Airways from 2004 to 2011. But since 2012, the Swiss watch brand, Longines, has been sponsoring the event, with its official title as Longines Hong Kong International Races.^[1]

The event is televised around the globe. The total purse for 2025 has increased to $130 million HKD .

Longines Hong Kong Vase (Group 1) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £1,497,942 11 runners 1m4f Good SKYrace conditions  £2,674,897 guaranteed For  3yo+ Penalty value  1st  £1,497,942.39 2nd  £561,728.40 3rd  £307,613.17 4th  £160,493.83 5th  £93,621.40 6th  £53,497.94

High quality turn out for Hong Kong Vase over 1M 4F on ground likely to be on fast side of good .

Last years winner GIAVELLOTTO  should go well after finishing good fourth in ARC at Longchamp in October , that was decent effort on testing ground (Best form on much quicker surface) Had previously won September Stakes at Kempton , beating the useful mare Kalpana in good style.Was also impressive winner of this race last year, beating Dubai Honour by 2.5L,after suffering quite bit interference early in straight .Looks the one to beat on form .Odds around 5-2 look solid value .

Useful French colt SOSIE  has to be considered after finishing placed in ARC the last two years , has shown some decent form in France winning three G1 races , though all his best form has been on soft surface.Unproven on ground this fast , though interesting runner for Andre Fabre .

Of the others Japanese colt URBAN CHIC  has shown some fair form , including winning Japanese St Leger last season. Yet to win in three starts this season, though the return to 1M 4F will suit, after finishing close fifth in 1M 2F group one contest last time .

Irish raider AL RIFFA has claims on his best form.Slightly disappointing in Melborne Cup last time when finishing never nearer seventh, though had previously won Irish St Leger in good style over 1M 6F .The return to 1M 4F shouldn't be problem , having finished good second in Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot behind Rebels Romance over this trip back in June .Should be in the mix 

VERDICT : 1ST GIAVELLOTTO 2ND URBAN CHIC 3RD AL RIFFA  

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The other International races don't offer any value bets , with Romantic Warrior & Ya King Rising difficult to oppose in Hong Kong Cup & Hong Kong Sprint , though at 1-5 & 1-10 makes no appeal .The Hong Kong mile looks very competitive, though very difficult to split half the field on form .No bet race .

RECOMMENDED BETS :

GIAVELLATTO 6.10 AM UK TIME (HONG KONG VASE) 

1PT WIN @ 5-2 MOST FIRMS 

(SECOND SP 11-4 LOSS 1.00 PT ) 

FULL RESULT : 1ST SOSIE 5-2F : 2ND GIAVELLOTTO 11-4 : 3RD GOLIATH 14-1 

Hyde Stakes Preview Kempton (Mon 1st Dec 2025)

The Hyde Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late November or early December.The race was first run in 2007.

Unibet Hyde Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (3yo+) Winner £28,355 8 runners 1m Standard To Slow RTV (STALLS Inside)

race conditions  £50,000 guaranteed For  3yo+ Weights  3yo colts & geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st; 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties  after March 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb Weight for age  3yo from 4yo+ 1lb Entries  8 pay £250 Penalty value  1st  £28,355.00 2nd  £10,750.00 3rd  £5,380.00 4th  £2,680.00 5th  £1,345.00 6th  £675.00

8 runners declared for the 1 mile Hyde Stakes on the polytrack at Kempton .

The Karl Burke trained five-year-old gelding HOLLOWAY BOY  tops the BHA ratings on mark 114 , 6lb clear on official ratings ,has shown decent form on turf this season , including finishing placed in G1/G2 in Dubai earlier in the season .Returned to form in October finishing close second in Balmoral handicap at Ascot ,off mark 110. though was disappointing 6th of 9 in this race last year on first start on All Weather.Obvious claims on his turf form , though doesn't have greatest strike rate 2 out 22 .

All Weather specialist TYRRHENIAN SEA  looks the each-way value returning to the polytrack .Has excellent record on All Weather surfaces 5 wins from 13 starts (1114227213321) Had some decent form last season, including winning two listed races at Lingfield , also finished placed in Winter Derby.Returns after five month break after disappointing on turf , though has gone well fresh in past. Odds around 9-1 look solid each-way value .

Of the others the three-year-old gelding CHANCELLOR  looks the most interesting , highly regarded as two-year-old winning two from 3 starts , though disappointing on his first two starts on turf as three-year-old, though had wind operation and been  gelded .Bounced back to form on his first start on All Weather last time, winning decent 7f handicap at Kempton last month off mark 99 .Looks open to further improvement on All Weather over mile , though hasn't been missed in the market at 2-1

VERDICT : (1) TYRRHENIAN SEA .(2) HOLLOWAY BOY (3) CHANCELLOR 

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TYRRHENIAN SEA 3.27 KEMPTON HYDE LISTED STAKES 

0.50PTS EACH-WAY @ 9-1 MOST FIRMS (BEST ODDS GUARANTEE )

(THIRD SP 17-2 PROFIT +0.40 )

FULL RESULT : 1ST HOLLOWAY BOY 16-5 2ND CHANCELLOR 6-5F 3RD TYRRHENIAN SEA 17-2 

Churchill Stakes Preview (Southwell Fri 28th Nov 2025)

Churchill Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It was run over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres). From 2000-2023 it was run at at Lingfield Park in November. However as part of the policy of running down and diminishing the racing programme at Lingfield Park, from 2024 the race moved to Newcastle Racecourse. In 2025 the race has switched again to the Nottinghamshire track at Southwell over longer distance. Given Sir Winston Churchill's links to the area surrounding Lingfield - his residence at Chartwell and his stud at West Park Road Newchapel, on the outskirts of Lingfield village, less than two miles from Lingfield Park - it is a disgrace that this race was now been moved twice in two years . However, Arena Racing Corporation know best.

BetUK Churchill Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (3yo+) Winner £28,355 5 runners 1m3f23y Standard ITV4 (STALLS Inside)

race conditions  £50,000 guaranteed For  3yo+ Weights  3yo colts & geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties  after March 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb Weight for age  3yo from 4yo+ 4lb Entries  11 pay £250 Penalty value  1st  £28,355.00 2nd  £10,750.00 3rd  £5,380.00 4th  £2,680.00 5th  £1,345.00

Disappointing turn out for Churchill Stakes with four runners going to post, though not a surprise with Arena Leisure continuing to mess about with these All Weather fixtures, why they have to keep switching these races to different courses is anyones guess. The race should have never been moved from Lingfield Park in my opinion .

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The William Haggas 7-Y-0 globetrotter  DUBAI HONOUR  , looks sure go well taking big drop in class,having finished creditable second on his last two starts in group one company in Germany & France .Had previously won in G1 company in Australia in April. Lightly raced on All Weather, though did win the Magnolia Listed stakes at Kempton back in 2024.Also finished unlucky second in this race last year, when getting badly hampered behind The Foxes.Has to carry 7lb G1 penalty ,though is the class act, being four time group one winner .Odds 9-4 look very fair value in what looks match .

The progressive 4-Y-0 SHADER is the big danger, having bolted up by 9L in Floodlit Listed stakes at Kempton earlier this month .Has unbeaten record on All Weather 3 out 3, including winning Novice Stakes by 7L here at Southwell last season .Looks open to further improvement on All Weather, also receives 4lb from Dubai Honour, though will still need career best to beat Dubai Honour.Odds around 4-7 look incredibly short.

ROYAL PLAYWRIGHT  is consistent sort , finished second in G2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket last season , though normally comes up short in listed/group company 0-9 .Won small conditions race at Goodwood in September , though well beaten in listed company last time at Newmarket .Lightly raced on All Weather , though still has fair bit to find on his overall form .

VERDICT : (1) DUBAI HONOUR (2) SHADER (3) ROYAL PLAYRIGHT 

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DUBAI HONOUR 2.40 SOUTHWELL CHURCHILL STAKES 

1PT WIN @ 9-4 PADDY POWER & SKYBET 

(WINNER SP 5-2 PROFIT +2.50 )

RESULT : 1ST DUBAI HONOUR 5-2 2ND SHADER 4-9F 3RD ROYAL PLAYRIGHT 16-1 

River Eden Listed Stakes Preview (Lingfield Thu 20th November 2025)

The River Eden Fillies' Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to mares and fillies aged three years or over. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 5 furlongs (2,615 metres) at Lingfield Park in late October or early November.The race was first run in 2006.

13 Runners Declared for River Eden Listed Stakes on polytrack at Lingfield over 1M 5F 

BetMGM River Eden EBF Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 1) (3yo+) Winner £36,862 13 runners 1m5f Standard SKY (STALLS Inside)                  

The John & Thady Gosden trained three-year-old UNDERSTUDY, has been put in clear favourite at around 11-4, having finished second in G2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot in June , though hasn't repeated that form, with her only victory coming in 12F maiden at Southwell back in May,should be suited returning to AW, though looks short enough in market. 

The consistent four-year-old FAIRY GLEN, should go well returning to AW , has been running with credit on turf,finishing placed three times in listed company, including finishing close second in 14f Listed Bedford Stakes at Bath last time, behind the 105 rated Terms Of Endearment .Has decent record on AW winning 2 out 3 , including winning 12F Novice Stakes by 5 Lenghs at Kempton .Odds 4-1 look solid each-way value in not strongest looking Listed contest . 

Of the others the three-year-old filly  FAVORITE MEMORY , looks best of the rest , winning twice this season , including winning class 3 handicap at Salisbury in August , no show in G3 company at Newmarket last time , though the return to AW in lesser company should suit .Each-way claims .

VERDICT : (1) FAIRY GLEN (2) UNDERSTUDY (3) FAVORITE MEMORY

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FAIRY GLEN 1.55 LINGFIELD (RIVER EDEN LISTED STAKES )

1PT EACH-WAY @ 4-1 PADDY POWER & BETWAY 

(WINNER SP 11-4JF PROFIT +4.80 )

RESULT : 1ST FAIRY GLEN 11-4JF 2ND UNDERSTUDY 3-1 3RD FAVORITE MEMORY 11-4

Breeders Cup Preview Del Mar (Sat 1st Nov 2025 )

42nd Running of Breeders Cup World Championships to be held for fourth time in Del Mar, California

Located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in San Diego County, Del Mar – “Where the turf meets the surf” – is set to serve as a Breeders’ Cup host site for a fourth time after also hosting in 2017, 2021, 2024 . Consisting of 14 Grade 1 races with purses and awards totaling more than $31 million, the 42nd World Championships are scheduled to be held on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £2,080,000 14 runners 1m4f Firm ITV4

race conditions  £3,680,000 guaranteed For  3yo+ Weight for age  3yo from 4yo+ 5lb Penalty value  1st  £2,080,000.00 2nd  £680,000.00 3rd  £360,000.00 4th  £200,000.00 5th  £120,000.00 6th  £80,000.00 7th  £40,000.00 8th  £40,000.00 9th  £40,000.00 10th  £40,000.00

14 Runners Declared for Breeders Cup Turf over 12 furlongs on ground described as firm. 

The Aidan O' Brien trained three-year-old filly MINNIE HAUK , has been put in strong favourite at around 11-10, after finishing excellent second in ARC at Longchamp in October, only beaten head, just getting run down in closing stages behind French colt Daryz. Had previously won three G1 races. English, Irish & Yorkshire Oaks, though did have hard race at Longchamp only four weeks ago, according to reports lost the most weight of the O'BRIEN runners travelling over to Del Mar. Not for me at short price.Obvious claims on form, though not for me at 11-10 .

Dual Breeders Cup Turf winner REBELS ROMANCE , should go well for Charlie Appleby & William Buick.Has been in great form this season ,winning five times , including winning G1 Joe Hirsch classic at Aqueduct in September , though probably ran his best race in King George at Ascot in July , finishing third to top class Champion Stakes winner Calandagan. Goes well on these tight turning American tracks, including winning the race last year over C&D. Odds 3-1 or above looks fair value .

Best of the rest, looks to be the improving three-year-old  AMILOC , winning 5 out 6 races, including winning G2 Edward V11 stakes at Royal Ascot in June. Will be suited returning to 12 furlongs on fast surface.Up in class though could go well at decent odds . Each-way claims at around 14-1 .

VERDICT : 1ST : REBELS ROMANCE 2ND: MINNIE HAUK 3RD: AMILOC 

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Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Main Track) (Dirt) (3yo+) Winner £2,912,000 9 runners 1m2f Fast ITV4

race conditions  £5,152,000 guaranteed For  3yo+ Weight for age  3yo from 4yo+ 3lb Penalty value  1st  £2,912,000.00 2nd  £952,000.00 3rd  £504,000.00 4th  £280,000.00 5th  £168,000.00 6th  £112,000.00 7th  £56,000.00 8th  £56,000.00 9th  £56,000.00 10th  £56,000.00

9 Runners go to post for the feature race the Breeders Cup Classic, with the red hot favourite SOVEREIGNTY ruled out with temperature on Wednesday .

The Japanese globetrotter FOREVER YOUNG  can go two places better than last year , winner of nine of his 12 races , including winning the valuable Saudi Cup last season .Has shown consistent form in America , including finishing close third in Kentucky Derby in 2024 and finishing staying on third in this race last year.Should be spot on for this years race, after winning his prep race in Japan earlier this month .Odds 5-1 or above look solid each-way play .

Last years runner up FIERCENESS looked good last time when winning the Pacific Classic at Del Mar over C/D at end of August , goes particularly well here at Del Mar , though can throw in the odd stinker. Should go well on his best form . .

2024 Breeders Cup Classic winner SIERRA LEONE , hasn't reproduced that form this season , his only victory coming in the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga in August , Unlikely to get his favoured fast pace in this years contest .Looks favourite worth opposing .

Of the others the consistent three-year-old colt JOURNALISM  looks the most interesting, has run some good races this season, including finshing second in Kentucky Derby behind Sovereignty. Place claims .

VERDICT :1ST  FOREVER YOUNG : 2ND FIERCENESS : 3RD JOURNALISM 

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Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £883,200 14 runners 1m3f Firm SK/RT

race conditions  £1,472,000 guaranteed For  3yo+ Weight for age  3yo from 4yo+ 4lb Penalty value  1st  £883,200.00 2nd  £294,400.00 3rd  £176,640.00 4th  £88,320.00 5th  £29,440.00

14 Runners decared for the Fillies & Mares Turf over 1M 3F , this looks very competitive contest with bookmakers going 9-2 the field . 

The Andrew Balding four-Year-old filly SEE THE FIRE , has been put in favourite after finishing creditable second in Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp earlier this month on soft ground , been running with credit this season against the colts , though her only victory came in weak G2 contest at York in May, can't be ruled out on her best form, though no easy task from very wide draw in stall 14 .

CINDERELLAS DREAM looked unlucky second in this race last year, coming home strongly in closing stages after getting trapped on inside rail .Won twice this season including winning G1 Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket in July, slightly disappointing third last time in 1M Sun Chariot stakes at Newmarket, though will be suited returning to this longer trip on fast surface. Solid each-way claims at 5-1 or bigger 

Best of the American horses looks to be SHE FEELS PRETTY , winner of four grade one races , including winning the E P Taylor stakes at Woodbine last time. Looks closely matched with Cinderellas Dream on last years Belmont Oaks form, though has to overcome tricky draw in stall 13 . 

Of the others the Charlie Appleby second string DIAMOND RAIN  should be in mix after finishing close second behind She Feels Pretty at Woodbine last time, this slightly longer trip should suit, though this tight track not certain to suit this very big filly .

VERDICT : 1ST : CINDERELLAS DREAM 2ND: SHE FEELS PRETTY 3RD : DIAMOND RAIN 

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BREEDERS CUP SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER RECOMMENDED BETS 

REBELS ROMANCE: 21.41 BREEDERS CUP TURF (1PT WIN @ BSP) (GUIDE PRICE 3-1)

(SECOND BSP 3.90 ) LOSS 1.00 PT )

FOREVER YOUNG: 22.25 BREEDERS CUP CLASSIC (1PT WIN ) (1PT PLACE) @ BSP ) (GUIDE PRICE 5-1 )

(WINNER BSP @ 4.10 ) PROFIT + 3.90 ) 

CINDERELLAS DREAM: 00.25 BREEDERS CUP FILLIES & MARES (1PT EACH-WAY ) @ 5-1 MOST FIRMS ) 1/5 ODDS 

(UNPLACED SP 9-4 ) LOSS 2.00 PTS)

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