Lyle Hewitson removed luck from the equation aboard Highland Rahy (126lb) and the rider found a willing partner as Francis Lui’s galloper secured a first Hong Kong win in the Class 4 Ireland Trophy Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday, 12 March).

In advance of his first overseas challenge, Howdeepisyourlove continues to satisfy trainer John Size as preparations keep on for the five-year-old speedster ahead of Dubai’s G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) on Dubai World Cup Night (Saturday, 5 April) at Meydan.

Bundle Award charged into HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) calculations with a brilliant victory in the Class 2 Carpenter Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (9 March) to fan hopes of a fourth Classic triumph for champion trainer John Size.

A gelding by I Am Invincible returned the highest price at the 2025 Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) on Friday night (7 March) at Sha Tin after fetching a bid of HK$5 million.