Hong Kong International

[clivex]

spammer :biggrin:

Good stuff though and live on attheraces

[empty wallet]

Scorpion at 7-1 might be of interest ;)

<br>Don’t know barrier draw, but the 13-8 TT could be generous too<br>

(Edited by empty wallet at 5:42 pm on Dec. 3, 2006)

[Grimes]

So might Maraahel, imho. I can’t forget his 3rd beaten a neck and a head behind Electrocutionist and Zenno Roby Roy in the 2004 Juddmonte International; as Mordin pointed out, respectively, the champion of Europe and Japan, at the time. If he stays, he must have the speed to nearly win the Vase. I took the best price of 9s a bit earlier, but presumably, because of that, it’ll go out!"

And a length behind Vengeance of Rain and Pride (a head between them) in the Hong Kong Cup, which I think is over a mile, anyway. He had to go round the field.

They’re the first two in the betting for its renewal, too.

[deltaman]

I don’t believe in fairytale endings so can’t have OB. but will be watching any Japanese horses (with the right breeding) in the other races.

[Maxilon 5]

Well I’m a romantic at heart and I see in my crystal ball that the finest mare this country has produced since Sceptre is going to win three lengths on the bridle thus bringing the curtains down on a glittering career with scarcely a dry eye in the house.

:biggrin:

[wit]

Draws are now out (go "Racing Information", pick race):

http://www.cxhkir.com/english/hkir2006/ … cecard.asp

<br>For the Japanese horses, Meisho Bowler seems quite fancied in the Sprint and Dia De La Novia in the Cup:

http://www.jra.go.jp/news/200612/120705.html

<br>best regards

wit

(Edited by wit at 9:45 am on Dec. 7, 2006)

[empty wallet]

Atr just stated Takeover Target has failed a drug test, so doubt over him taking part

(Edited by empty wallet at 11:29 am on Dec. 7, 2006)

[empty wallet]

From HK website

TAKEOVER TARGET – The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint – Sunday 10 December 2006

7 December 2006

It is a practice of The Hong Kong Jockey Club to obtain samples from overseas horses which are to participate in any of the Club’s international races after the horse arrives in Hong Kong. From time to time these post-arrival samples show irregularities and when this occurs further samples are taken for analysis from the relevant horse leading up to the race.

Samples taken from TAKEOVER TARGET, subsequent to its arrival in Hong Kong, have shown an irregularity.

Leading up to The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint to be run at Sha Tin on Sunday 10 December 2006, further samples will be taken from TAKEOVER TARGET for analysis by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Racing Laboratory<br>

[Zorro]

The Japanese are very pleased with Dance In The Mood, and unless Bullish Luck comes back to his best she’s got the form to win the Mile. 11/2 generally – but no Betfair sadly.

[empty wallet]

Quote: from Zorro on 10:05 am on Dec. 8, 2006[br]but no Betfair sadly.

<br>Again

[indocine]

Quote: from empty wallet on 11:28 am on Dec. 7, 2006[br]Atr just stated Takeover Target has failed a drug test, so doubt over him taking part

(Edited by empty wallet at 11:29 am on Dec. 7, 2006)<br>

Looks like the american sprinter has tested positive also.

[apracing]

<br>Takeover Target has failed a second test according to the Sporting Life website. Trainer is quoted as saying he gave the treatment seven weeks ago, but ‘it seems he has a clot and can’t get rid of it’.

I’m sure he’s referring to the drug, not himself!

AP

[Zorro]

Ouija "slightly sore" this morning. Another vet’s inspection tomorrow morning. No better than 50-50 chance of her running I think.<br>Takeover Target 95% certain not to.:(

[Lingfield]

According to The Morning Line Ouija Board is lame and a non runner thus we have seen the last of her on a course

[deltaman]

Quote: from deltaman on 12:11 pm on Dec. 6, 2006[br]I don’t believe in fairytale endings so can’t have OB. but will be watching any Japanese horses (with the right breeding) in the other races.<br>

I’ve back the Japanese horses in 2 e/w doubles.

[empty wallet]

Any update on TT please, can’t seem to find owt on HK website

[wit]

Scratching of TT was under trainer’s control until last night, but as of raceday it shifts to HKJC stewards:

http://racing.scmp.com/freeservice/news … 061209.asp

7.00 am now, can expect news before 9am local.

at the moment, still appearing on racecard and tote as runner but keep checking Race 5:

http://bet.hkjc.com/racing/default.aspx … px?lang=en

<br>for a punt at English prices, i’ll mix ew multiples for Japan and Belgium / France / locals with:

Vase:   Shamdala (Royer Dupre/ Soumillon )  17s

Sprint:  Meisho Bowler (Shirai / Fukunaga)  11s (inc TT)

Mile:   Joyful Winner (Moore / Soumillon) 17s

Cup:  Dia de la Novia (Sumii / Fukunaga) 26s

<br>best regards

wit

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