Kentucky Derby Roundup: Chip Honcho, Express Kid emerge

Tue Dec 23 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 130 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Dec. 23

Mon Dec 22 2025TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Dec. 19

Fri Dec 19 2025TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Pyromancer

Thu Dec 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Pyromancer emerged as a 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender when he brought his record to a perfect 3-for-3 in the Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun at Kawasaki Racecourse.
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Litmus Test makes the grade

Tue Dec 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 137 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Dec. 17

Tue Dec 16 2025Brisnet Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
2025 Hong Kong Cup: Trends, storylines, and Romantic Warrior

Sat Dec 13 2025Kellie Reilly

Romantic Warrior became the world’s all-time richest racehorse when scoring a three-peat in last year’s Hong Kong Cup (G1).
2025 Hong Kong Mile: Trends and storylines

Fri Dec 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Voyage Bubble is overshadowed by Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising, but the defending Hong Kong Mile (G1) champion has compiled a historic resume of his own.
Hong Kong International Races: Four Champs Defend Titles

Fri Dec 12 2025Alastair Bull

Just as the Breeders’ Cup advertises itself as racing’s “World Championships,” the Hong Kong Jockey Club labels its international race day this weekend as the “Turf World Championships.”
2025 Hong Kong Sprint: Trends, storylines, and Ka Ying Rising

Fri Dec 12 2025Kellie Reilly

The world’s best sprinter, Ka Ying Rising, has gone from strength to strength since notching his first Group 1 in the 2024 Hong Kong Sprint (G1).
2025 Hong Kong Vase: Trends and storylines

Fri Dec 12 2025Kellie Reilly

All four conquerors of last year’s Hong Kong International Races are back to defend their titles at Sha Tin, beginning with Giavellotto in the Hong Kong Vase (G1).
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin's HKIR card night of Dec. 13

Thu Dec 11 2025TwinSpires Staff

First post is 11:25 p.m. ET Saturday night for a fantastic renewal of the Hong Kong International Races program at Sha Tin.
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Dec. 10

Tue Dec 09 2025TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.