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South China Morning Post

Monday, Aug 25

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HK off-season update: Ka Ying Rising ready for opener, Sweynesse set for Japan

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Ka Ying Rising looked like his devastating self when he breezed effortlessly through a barrier trial at Sha Tin last Friday as he prepares for Australia’s richest turf race.

Saturday, Aug 23

09

Australian Asfoora beats the home team to win red-hot Nunthorpe at York

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Australian speedster Asfoora returned to her brilliant best to win a thrilling Group One Nunthorpe Stakes (1,000m) at York on Friday.

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Secretariat’s Triple Crown jockey Ron Turcotte dies at 84

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Ron Turcotte, who famously rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973 to earn an enduring place in horse racing lore, died on Friday, at the age of 84.

Friday, Aug 22

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Minnie Hauk tunes up for bigger targets with dominant Yorkshire Oaks victory

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Minnie Hauk enhanced her Group One Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2,400m) claims after a dominant display in the Group One Yorkshire Oaks (2,400m) at York on Wednesday, but she also has the option of the Breeders’ Cup.

Thursday, Aug 21

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Youngsters Lady Iman and Spicy Marg aim to buck the trends in the Nunthorpe

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Lady Iman and Spicy Marg bid to become rare two-year-old winners of the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes (1,000m) at York on Friday but will face competition from all angles in a 17-runner barn burner.

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Ombudsman wins rematch with Delacroix to secure thrilling International Stakes

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Ombudsman emphatically turned the tables on Delacroix to win a fascinating Group One International Stakes (2,051m) at York on day one of their Ebor Festival.

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