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Asian Racing Report chief journalist David Morgan joins editor Michael Cox to answer the key questions relating to the nine Japanese-trained horses that will contest Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita this weekend.
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Andrew Le Jeune and Michael Cox bring you the latest in Asian racing news including a mea culpa from Michael, who was "wrong about every prediction" he made regarding the Cox Plate.
ON THIS WEEK'S PODCAST: "Tough" Romantic Warrior wins the Cox Plate. Reaction (0.00), Which overseas race will owner Peter Lau target with Romantic Warrior (1.58), "1.55.2!" the time that stunned world racing, but can you compare turf times between jurisdictions? (5.22), Possible HKIR contenders behind Equinox (8.41), Michael pays tribute to "a true sportsman" Howard Liang, who died this week aged 68 (9.47), Breeders' Cup prediction, which Japanese runner is the most likely winner? (13.30).
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On July 29, Vincent Ho was in a Tokyo hospital bed with a broken back, collapsed lung and fractured rib. 34 days later he was riding in a race at Sha Tin. What makes jockeys want to do what they do and go to such great lengths to ride?
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Hong Kong-based jockey Harry Bentley is a young veteran of the sport. At just 31 he has ridden in England, Ireland, America, the Middle East and now Hong Kong.
Bentley tells us what makes Hong Kong racing unique, what jockey critics might miss and he reflects on his six championships in Qatar.
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Can Zac Purton better his record-breaking 2022-23 campaign? Who, if anybody, is a threat to his crown? Which jockey is ready to take the next step? Host Andrew Le Jeune and ARR Editor Michael Cox tell you what to expect for the upcoming racing season in the second part of our season preview.
Check out the pre-season update on Vincent Ho's injury in this story from Michael Cox https://asianracingreport.com/vincent-ho-locks-in-return-date-with-future-star/
SOUND ENGINEER: Peter Scherr.
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On the Asian Racing Report Podcast's Hong Kong racing 2023-24 season preview Andrew Le Jeune and Editor Michael Cox talk about the real stars of the show, the horses. We chat about the biggest stars including Golden Sixty, Romantic Warrior and Lucky Sweynesse. Also, who does champion jockey Zac Purton choose to ride: Beauty Eternal or California Spangle?
Check out David Morgan's story on Manfred Man, trainer of Lucky Sweynesse, written just before he was granted a one-year extension.
https://asianracingreport.com/manfred-man-has-a-star-on-his-hands-but-the-clock-is-ticking-out/
SOUND ENGINEER: Peter Scherr.
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In Part 1 of the Asian Racing Report Podcast's Hong Kong season preview with Andrew Le Jeune and Editor Michael Cox, we talk trainers. With two new trainers, who has more wins, Mark Newnham or Cody Mo? What are the expectations of second year trainers Jamie Richards and Pierre Ng (9.40), David Hayes a trainer under pressure and the rise of 'local' trainers (17.47) and who is Michael's pick for champion trainer in 2023-24? (23.56). Look out for Part 2 and 3 of the Hong Kong season preview soon.
Read Michael Cox's pre-season interview with Mark Newnham here:
https://asianracingreport.com/rookie-mark-newnham-ready-for-hong-kong-challenge/
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Asian Racing Report's Editor Michael Cox sits down with jockey Christophe Lemaire to discuss his challenging journey from losing his prestigious job in France in 2014 to becoming five-time champion jockey in Japan. Christophe starts by talking about the turning point that a terrible race fall provided, before explaining the meaning behind the difficult exam process, he describes being 'in the zone' when he had eight wins from 12 races at Tokyo in 2016 and then describes what it was like to ride the champion mare Almond Eye. Finally Christophe talks about current JRA horse of the year Equinox and his dramatic win in the Tenno Sho, what it would mean to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for Japan in his home country and what the future holds.
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Horse racing in Asia is booming. For all of the latest horse racing news, views and analysis, the Asian Racing Report Podcast delivers. Join Asian Racing Report founder and editor Michael Cox as he dissects the latest news and sits down for interesting conversations with the biggest names in horse racing.
