Masakazu Takahashi
Able Friend (#1) with Joao Moreira in the saddle claims the 2014 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (Group 1-1600M).
Courtesy of the China Horse Club
crowd shots from the race day at Ordos. They estimated 26,000 on track.
Courtesy China Horse Club
Yiqi Race Course in Ordos, Inner Mongolia
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Cross-border horse transport team in discussion on horse movement across border before departure for the Conghua Training Centre Successful cross-border movement of horses between Hong Kong and Mainland China marks major milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre in Guangzhou
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Conghua temporary horse stable preparation and inspection at Sha Tin before departure for the Conghua Training Centre: water supply Successful cross-border movement of horses between Hong Kong and Mainland China marks major milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre in Guangzhou
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Cross-border horse transport team waiting at the internationally recognized Specific Equine Disease-Free Zone (SEDFZ) Successful cross-border movement of horses between Hong Kong and Mainland China marks major milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre in Guangzhou
Hong Kong Jockey Club
The horses arrived on schedule and in good condition at the temporary stable at the Conghua Training Centre. Successful cross-border movement of horses between Hong Kong and Mainland China marks major milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre in Guangzhou
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Cleaning the horse truck at SEDFZ Successful cross-border movement of horses between Hong Kong and Mainland China marks major milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre in Guangzhou
Hong Kong Jockey Club
The horses arrived on schedule and in good condition at the temporary stable at the Conghua Training Centre. Successful cross-border movement of horses between Hong Kong and Mainland China marks major milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre in Guangzhou
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Securing the approval from the mainland government authorities before returning to Sha Tin in early morning of 1 March. Successful cross-border movement of horses between Hong Kong and Mainland China marks major milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre in Guangzhou
Hodges Photography
China wins the Bonapaw Stakes.
Kentucky agriculture commissioner Ryan Quarles and some horse industry leaders welcomed an official veterinary team from the People's Republic of China this month in a visit that could help open China to the export of horses from the United States.
A shipment of 76 horses last week is the largest between Ireland and China.
The China Horse Club staged four competitive races Aug. 22 at Yiqi Race Course in Ordos, Inner Monoglia, in China, and event founder Teo Ah King described the day as "the fulfillment we have promised our members."
Four Mongolian races Aug. 21 will showcase horses the club has purchased worldwide and promote Thoroughbred racing.
Racing in mainland China served as the topic for the seventh business session of the Asian Racing Conference in Mumbai Thursday, Jan. 28.
A new strategic alliance announced Sept. 9 is expected to bring China much closer to establishing the foundation required to host internationally-recognized Thoroughbred racing.
Eric Mitchell provides gross, average and median numbers and mentions new faces in the buyers ring. Eric also expands on Tapit's success on day 1. watch video
Chinese-based Yu Long Investments continued to spend at the top of the market at the Inglis sale in Australia on May 4, securing the top two highest-priced horses at the select broodmare session.
Musabah Al Muhairi, the United Arab Emirates champion trainer for the 2014-15 season, and stable jockey Silvestre de Sousa won the Chengdu Dubai International Cup with Special Fighter April 4 in China.
Meydan Group and the Chengdu Municipal Government in China will join forces once again to stage the second running of the Chengdu Dubai International Cup race day Friday, April 3.
China and the United Arab Emirates-based Meydan Group are partnering to hold a groundbreaking race meeting next month at Jinma Racecourse. Race fields will consist of horses shipped from the U.A.E.
The first internationally recognized Thoroughbred meeting in mainland China is taking shape as industry leaders from throughout the world pull together to support the China Equine Cultural Festival Sept. 20-21.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is taking a 'wait and see' approach on the impact of a new racetrack on mainland China.
David A. Ross Racing Stable's Perfect Officer, a nose winner in last year's Shakertown Stakes (gr.IIIT), faces eight rivals April 13 when he makes his 2013 debut in the 17th running of the $100,000 turf sprint at Keeneland.
Officials of Dubai-based Meydan Group and Chinese authorities March 28 announced plans to hold an international race meeting in October in Chengdu in southwestern China.
Grade I winner Daisy Devine made quick work of four rivals in the $72,000 Blushing K. D. Handicap, going gate to wire for a six-length victory on the turf at Fair Ground Race Course & Slots Dec. 22.
Coolmore is planning to develop, along with the Irish government, a Thoroughbred industry in China. The project involves racetracks, a training center, and the export of 100 mares from Ireland to China.
Sheikh Mohammed's Darley operation has announced well-bred stakes winners Jalil and Sousa will enter stud in China in 2012 in an effort to bolster that country's emerging Thoroughbred industry.
Racing will be held in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, one day a week with four to six races on the program.
Ventana returned to his winning ways, as the 5-year-old finally did May 21 at Pimlico Race Course when he outdueled longshot Immortal Eyes to score the $100,000 Maryland Sprint Handicap (gr. III).
Ventana, the only previous graded stakes winner entered in the Maryland Sprint (gr. III), is seeking his first score outside California. The race, which attracted a field of nine, will be contested at six furlongs May 21.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced it has expanded its international equine sales to China.
Veteran turf campaigner Twilight Meteor gets a little class relief when he takes on nine rivals, including Barbaro's full brother Nicanor, in the $150,000 Canadian Turf Stakes (gr. IIIT) Feb. 27 at Gulfstream Park.
A $3.5 billion international equestrian complex with a racetrack is being proposed for this project that involves a partnership of Dubai and Chinese companies.
Of the three major races for juvenile males at the Saratoga, D. Wayne Lukas has won the Sanford (gr. II) and Hopeful (gr. I) five times apiece, and the Saratoga Special (gr. II) three more times. On Aug. 20, Lukas will go for Special No. 4 when he sends out longshot Activity Report in the $150,000 event.
Youbet.com announced Monday that it plans to launch a horse racing entertainment Web site in March of this year exclusively for access by customers in Mainland China.
William Inglis & Son of Australia reported the first horse auction in the People's Republic of China drew a large crowd of onlookers at Guangzhou Racecourse.
The first Thoroughbred auction ever in the People's Republic of China has been scheduled for Aug. 5 by Australia's William Inglis and Son Ltd. in conjunction with Beijing Hua Jun Horse Breeding Co Ltd
| Trainer | John Good |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John Jacinto |
| Owner | Black Sheep Racing |
| Breeder | Totier Creek Farm |
| China View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tale of the Cat | Storm Cat |
| Yarn | ||
| Crow Jane | Indian Charlie | |
| Far Away Kisses |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 1951 |
Yearling | Hoby & Layna Kight | FOUR STAR SALES AGENT, agent for Nuckols Farm | $110,000 |
| Mill Road |
| Arrogate |
| Unspoiled Moments |
| Flipcup |
| Classic Empire |
| Lady Aurelia |
| Tapwrit |
| Always Dreaming |
| Gun Runner |
| Josey Wales |
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