RACING INFO
BMW Hong Kong Derby
CONTENDERS Race Info
RUBYLOT
MY WISH
PACKING ANGEL
JOHANNES BRAHMS
CAP FERRAT
STUNNING PEACH
MICKLEY
NOISY BOY
CALIFORNIATOTALITY
STEPS AHEAD
MARKWIN
BUNDLE AWARD
BEAUTY ALLIANCE
LO RIDER
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RUBYLOT -
MY WISH -
PACKING ANGEL -
JOHANNES BRAHMS -
CAP FERRAT -
STUNNING PEACH -
MICKLEY -
NOISY BOY -
CALIFORNIATOTALITY -
STEPS AHEAD -
MARKWIN -
BUNDLE AWARD -
BEAUTY ALLIANCE -
LO RIDER
Continues to perform and improve as a six-time winner and eight-time placegetter from 18 starts in Hong Kong. Has enhanced his rating by 24 points this term. Won first-up in the Class 3 Yan Chai Trophy (1200m) and achieved his career best performance so far when winning the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) last start. Prior to that he finished sixth in the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m). The highest rated BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) runner (100). Has a sharp turn of foot and is versatile. No ground concerns.
Model of consistency having finished in the money in all nine starts so far, achieving his career best performance when winning the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) two runs back. Significant improvement shown after stepping up to 1400m last November, scoring back-to-back wins despite being badly drawn both times. Ran on well three starts back, his first attempt over 1600m, finishing third. Brave when second to Rubylot in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) last start. The second highest rated horse (97) in this year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) field. Usually races handily and can lead. Best seen on a good deck.
In fine form having completed a hat-trick of wins since last December, including his career best performance when scoring a cozy win in a Class 3 1400m event two starts back. Very consistent and only out of money once in his seven starts so far. Stepping up in trip over 1800m for the first time in the Hong Kong Classic Cup latest, finishing a close fourth to Rubylot. Has good gate speed but also has a good turn of foot when relaxed early. Best seen on a good surface.
Trained by Aidan O’Brien in Ireland for one win, two seconds and one third from just four starts, including a career-best performance when second to subsequent Golden Eagle (1500m) victor Lake Forest in the 2023 G2 Gimcrack Stakes (1200m) at York. Maintained consistency since arriving in Hong Kong, winning twice and placing thrice from seven runs. Finished luckless last in the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) three starts back. Bounced back on his penultimate start with a smart Class 2 Heung Yee Kuk Cup (1600m) score. Ran on well to finish third in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) latest. The third highest rated horse (95) in this year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) field. Has won on the speed and also performed well racing off it. No ground concerns.
Trained by Chris Waller in Australia. Though winless in his 13 starts pre-import, the son of Snitzel placed four times in Listed and Group race events, including a gallant second in the 2023 G1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m). In his final Australian run he finished sixth behind Riff Rocket in the 2024 G1 ATC Australian Derby (2400m). Ran well in his Hong Kong debut with a gallant second behind Mickley in Class 3 over 1600m. Finished 12th and ninth in the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) and the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m), respectively, but not beaten far both times. Versatile whilst best form has been on good ground.
Formerly known as Islandsinthestream and trained by Joseph O'Brien in Ireland, winning twice and placed in three Group races pre-import, including finishing creditable seconds in both G1 National Stakes (1400m) at Curragh and G1 Criterium Saint-Cloud (2000m) in France. Opened his Hong Kong account last June, scoring in the Class 3 POLA Cup (1800m) with Zac Purton in the saddle. Finish fifth first up this season when up in class. Ran on well to finish third in a Class 2 2000m race before a close seventh in the 2025 G3 Centenary Vase (1800m) two starts back. Finished a fine sixth in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) latest. Hold up runner with strong acceleration. Won on good ground in Hong Kong but has proven record over rain-affected ground overseas.
Trained by Edward Bethell in England, scoring a hat-trick of wins before coming to Hong Kong, including victory in the 2024 Britannia Stakes (1600m) at Royal Ascot, easily his best career performance so far. Ran a close fourth in his first start here over 1400m, just two lengths behind the winner Charming Legend. Broke his local maiden over 1600m although since then has been without luck or well back in the run. Ran a fine fifth in the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) in January. Ran a disappointing last in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) latest. Hold up runner with a strong finish. No ground concerns.
Formerly trained by Todd Howlett in Australia, with one win and two seconds from 10 starts pre-import. Finished a creditable second in the G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) before eighth in the G1 ATC Australian Derby (2400m) last April. Didn’t take long to acclimatise in Hong Kong, opened his Hong Kong winning account in a Class 3 2200m race at Happy Valley, his only third start here and achieved back-to-back wins in a Class 2 2000m race two starts back. Tried to make all in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) latest but weakened in the straight to finish 13th. Versatile and improving. Clearly has plenty of stamina. Best on good ground so far.
Took a bit of time to acclimatise in Hong Kong but kept on improving since breaking his local maiden in March 2024. Achieving back-to-back wins in his rookie season, both over 1600m, and further improved this term as a four-year-old, adding three more wins to his tally from 1600m to 1800m, including an outstanding on-pace victory two starts back in a Class 3 event. Finished eighth in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) latest but not beaten far. Consistent this term, only unplaced twice from seven starts since October 2024. Versatile. Best seen on a good deck.
A model of consistency, finished in the money bar one in Hong Kong, with three wins, four seconds and one third from ten starts so far. Improved sharply two starts back when stepping up in trip over 1800m in a Class 3 event, beating Lo Rider by a neck. Ran a fine fifth in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) latest and appears to be thriving as he gets out over further. Previous two wins were over 1400m. Never beaten far in races. On-pace runner.
Graduate of the Hong Kong International Sale and two-time winner from nine starts. Scoring twice over 1400m, but the I Am Invincible gelding also ran well last time over 1800m when second to Bundle Award in a Class 2 event while out of the handicap, and hence secure a spot in the BMW Hong Kong Derby. Capable of further improvement. Hold up runner with a great turn of foot. Best seen on good ground.
Formerly known as Prince Prawn and trained by Allan & Jason Williams in Australia, where he scored a hat-trick of wins over 1400m and 1600m pre-import. Opened his winning account in Hong Kong on a rating of 68 three starts back, and emerged as one of the major contenders in this year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) after an impressive victory last start over 1800m in Class 2, earning him a further 11-point rating increase to 86. Hold up runner. Best on good and good to firm going.
Took time to settle in Hong Kong, finishing third once across three runs during his rookie season. Improved sharply this season as a four-year-old, especially recently with a pair of convincing wins at Happy Valley in March, and securing a last-minute ticket to run in the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) with the rating of 77. On the up and it seems like he can stay further. Has tactical speed to race handy. Best on good and good to firm goings.
Two-time winner in Ireland when trained by Mick Halford and Tracey Collins pre-import, scoring over 1600m and 1800m, both maiden races. Ran well in Hong Kong but without a win so far. Almost broke his local maiden two starts back when a neck behind Steps Ahead in a Class 3 1800m event. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and made contact with another runner in the straight when fourth to Bundle Award in a Class 2 over 1800m last start. Hold up runner but can also stay handy. No ground issues.
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