Leading Sires in Hong Kong
The 2018/2019 Hong Kong racing season concluded on Sunday and while newly crowned Horse of the Year Beauty Generation’s sire Road to Rock topped the leading sires list by earnings, the leading sires by winners list offers a good insight into what Australasian sires are working in Hong Kong and will be popular with Hong Kong buyers at our yearling sales in 2020.
Waikato Stud’s champion sire Savabeel heads the list with 16 winners highlighted by Group 2 Sprint Cup winner Rattan ahead of Darley heavy hitter Exceed and Excel on 15 winners, his offspring including Group 1 winning sprinter Mr Stunning.
Waikato Stallions Secure High Five At Riccarton
With five winners at Ricccarton and a host of success in Australia, the Waikato stallions had a brilliant day out on Saturday.
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
Well, I got a bit behind last week, with Friday slipping by without realising it; hence no Corner. I have said on too many occasions that negative messages are of no help to anyone, and yet there seems so often a reason to be concerned. Clearly, this week the well-constructed Guerin Report on the threatened downgrade of our Group 1 races demands our attention.
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