Down the years, Andre Fabre has proved himself a master at identifying the right horses to send to the HK$26 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m), boasting a remarkable record of three wins and five placed efforts from 21 starters, dating back to a victorious debut at the meeting with Borgia in 1999.

Sunday’s (14 December) HK$26 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) is certainly high on quality, but what makes it an intriguing race is how tightly grouped the leading contenders are on ratings.

“He looks a good fit for this race and might stay in training next year”

Marco Botti will be hoping that his stable star Giavellotto can successfully defend his crown when he heads for the HK$26 million Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Tuesday’s French banker is a hurdling recruit who was formerly trained by André Fabre.

Improving import to chase a fourth-straight win Pakenham Cup

Alice Haynes will saddle her final runners at Chelmsford on Thursday.

A day in the life at Tokyo Racecourse on Japan Cup weekend.

Connections of Calandagan will be hoping that he can round off a somewhat up and down year for Aga Khan Studs when he bids for Japan Cup glory in Tokyo on Sunday.

Feted as the world’s best racehorse, Calandagan will attempt to become the first overseas-trained horse in two decades to win the JPY1.09 billion (approx. HK$55.04 million) G1 Japan Cup (2400m) at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday (30 November).

The 45th running of the Japan Cup will be held on Sunday, 30th November and it is a 2,400m turf event at Tokyo Racecourse.

Trainer Jack Bruce has no doubt Frenchman Damien Boche has what it takes to make an impact in the city riding ranks in the Sunshine State.

One of the world’s best races takes place at Tokyo on Sunday.

Sam King returns with three selections on Thursday.