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Belmont Stakes Preview, Gold Cup Review I Special guest race caller Matt Hill

This week, the Hong Kong Racing Show heads to Saratoga for Belmont Stakes week!Host Andrew Brown is joined by special guest Matt Hill, the voice of Australian racing, who is in town to call the Belmont Gold Cup — a prestigious "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Melbourne Cup, which is a World Pool race. Andrew and Matt preview the Belmont Gold Cup before reliving the race itself through the magic of television, hearing Matt's race call and catching up with the winning connections of Tawny Port, including jockey Flavien Prat and Acacia Clement, wife of trainer Miguel Clement.The focus then turns to Saturday's Belmont Stakes as the boys break down the contenders and hear directly from some of the key players, including trainer Brad Cox on Commandment, plus jockeys Jose Ortiz (Golden Tempo), Flavien Prat (Emerging Market) and Junior Alvarado (Chief Wallabee).The conversation also ventures into Hong Kong racing, with Matt reflecting on his memorable call of Romantic Warrior's victory in the 2023 Cox Plate and discussing what makes the superstar so special.Back in Hong Kong, Alex Evers joins the show with the latest racing news, key storylines from around the territory, and a full preview of this weekend's action at Sha Tin.Belmont Stakes insight, Melbourne Cup implications, Hong Kong racing news, and one of racing's great callers — this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🏇🇺🇸🇭🇰🇦🇺

Romantic Warrior Makes HISTORY! Triple Crown Glory & Horse of the Year Debate

Hong Kong racing history was made at Sha Tin as Romantic Warrior became just the third horse ever to complete the Hong Kong Triple Crown with victory in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup. The Danny Shum-trained superstar joined River Verdon (1994) and Voyage Bubble (2025) in one of the sport's most exclusive clubs, adding yet another remarkable chapter to an already legendary career. This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers review the historic performance and discuss where Romantic Warrior now ranks among the greatest racehorses ever seen in Hong Kong. Andrew also catches up with former HKJC executive Bill Nader to get his perspective on what this achievement means for the sport. You'll also hear from jockey James McDonald and trainer Danny Shum following the landmark victory, while the Horse of the Year debate heats up. Is Romantic Warrior's Triple Crown enough to secure the title, or does sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising deserve the honour after another dominant campaign? Hear what jockey Zac Purton had to say. Plus: 🏆 The latest Hong Kong racing news 🏆 The trainers' championship battle continues to tighten 🏆 An update on Umberto Rispoli and his return from injury 🏆 Full previews and selections for this weekend's G3 double-header at Sha Tin If you're a fan of Hong Kong racing, world-class thoroughbreds, and great racing debate, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Andie Biancone Renegade's Belmont Chances, Riding Great White & Romantic Warrior's Triple Crown bid!

This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, special guest Andie Biancone joins regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers for a huge edition previewing Sunday’s G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup at Sha Tin. Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior attempts to make history and become just the third horse ever to complete the Hong Kong Triple Crown — and the panel breaks down his chances over the testing 2400m trip. The team also dives into the international challengers, including Japan’s Rousham Park and Deep Monster, plus the key local hopes looking to spoil the party. Before heading to Hong Kong, the show also recaps the American Triple Crown season so far. Hear Andie’s thoughts on the Preakness Stakes, what it was like riding fan-favorite Great White in the lead-up to the race, and her early take on the upcoming Belmont Stakes. Andie also reveals why she believes Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade could be the horse to beat in the Belmont after his huge performance at Churchill Downs. Plus, Andrew and Alex bring you the latest Hong Kong racing news, previews, selections, and all the key storylines heading into one of the biggest weekends of the season.

Can ROMANTIC WARRIOR's Triple Crown Quest Be Stopped? | Hugh Bowman joins the Hong Kong Racing Show

Jockey Hugh Bowman joins regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers from morning training at Sha Tin Racecourse on this week’s Hong Kong Racing Show. Fresh off a huge season featuring Group 1 victories aboard Invincible Ibis in the Hong Kong Derby and My Wish in the Champions Mile, Hughie previews next weekend’s G1 Champions & Chater Cup — where he’ll partner Japanese star Rousham Park in an attempt to stop Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior from completing the Triple Crown. There’s also an incredible twist revisited from the 2023 Champions & Chater Cup… the last time Romantic Warrior tackled the 2400m distance, it was Hugh Bowman aboard Russian Emperor who handed the champion defeat. Plus: The latest Hong Kong racing news New world horse racing rankings revealed Ka Ying Rising ranked the world’s number one horse Full previews and picks for this weekend at Sha Tin If you love Hong Kong racing, international racing, insights and exclusive interviews from the biggest names in the sport, this is the show for you.

Kentucky Derby Winner Jose Ortiz EXCLUSIVE | Golden Tempo, Japan Horses, Dubai & Hong Kong Stars

Fresh off an unforgettable Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks double, jockey José Ortiz joins Andrew Brown and Alex Evers for an exclusive in-depth conversation on the Hong Kong Racing Show. Ortiz reflects on his brilliant Derby-winning ride aboard Golden Tempo, the emotional celebration with his brother Irad Ortiz Jr., and the decision for Golden Tempo to bypass the Preakness Stakes. The interview also covers: Whether Japan is close to winning a Kentucky Derby His Dubai World Cup victory aboard Magnitude Thoughts on Hong Kong champions Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising Life at the top level of international racing after the biggest weekend of his career Plus, Andrew and Alex preview this weekend’s racing from Sha Tin Racecourse and discuss the latest Hong Kong racing news.