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18:03

Sovereignty's temperature spike and the latest...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/10/28

David Morgan joins Andrew Le Jeune on the Idol Horse News Desk direct from Del Mar with all the latest Breeders’ Cup news: Sovereignty’s health scare and what it means for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, top contenders, race strategies, and track conditions, and a look at the European hopes in the Turf. Plus, why four-year-olds could define this year’s championship.(00:00) - Sovereignty's Health Concerns Before Breeders' Cup (02:56) - The Stakes of the Breeders' Cup Classic (05:58) - Key

16:21

Maureen Haggas vs Zac Purton: When Does Racing...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/10/23

After Maureen Haggas called Zac Purton’s ride on Lake Forest “the worst I’ve ever seen,” the Idol Horse News Desk asks a simple question: when does passion for racing turn into disrespect?Host Jack Dawling and Michael Cox unpack the comments, explore the cultural gap between British and Hong Kong racing, and consider what modern professionalism looks like in a global sport.It’s not about the ride - it’s about the line between fair critique and something more personal.00:00:00 Intro: Maureen

12:01

Ka Ying Rising Lives: The Day Racing Lost Its Mind

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/10/13

A wild 24 hours before the $20 million Everest as social-media rumours sent betting markets into chaos over the world’s top-rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising.Our Australian racing correspondent Adam Pengilly joins the Idol Horse News Desk to unpack the hysteria, the Canterbury gallop that calmed nerves, and trainer David Hayes’ cool response.Plus, we preview Adam’s upcoming feature tracing the remarkable Lindsay Park legacy across three generations of the Hayes family.(00:00) - – Opening —

8:56

Ka Ying Rising’s Randwick Trial: Superstar Sprinter...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/10/07

Hong Kong’s Horse of the Year and world’s top-rated sprinter Ka Ying Rising stepped out for a highly-anticipated 1000m trial at Randwick ahead of The Everest. Editor Michael Cox is joined by Australian racing correspondent Adam Pengilly to break down every stride - the performance, the pre- and post-trial behavior, Zac Purton’s concerns, and how Sydney conditions might shape race day.(00:00) - The Anticipation of Ka Ying Rising's Trial (03:03) - Insights from the Barrier Trial (05:51) -

18:42

The Magic Man rejected by HKJC: Why Joao Moreria...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/09/20

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has stunned racing fans by rejecting Caspar Fownes’ bid to bring back four-time champion jockey Joao Moreira as his stable rider.Host Michael Cox and Idol Horse Chief Journalist David Morgan break down the Club’s decision, Fownes’ pragmatic response, and why fans feel short-changed.Also in this episode:Why Moreira’s absence is a missed opportunity for Hong Kong racingHow Japan is winning the jockey recruitment raceSuperstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising heads to Sydney

17:53

Comeback or cameo? The latest on Joao Moreira’s shock...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/09/17

Michael Cox and David Morgan take you inside trainer Caspar Fownes' plan to bring Joao Moreira back to Hong Kong as his stable jockey, including the latest comment from the 'Magic Man' himself. Will Moreira make his Hong Kong return permanent? Will the Club approve the application? How is Moreira still riding three years after his dramatic 'Hong Kong retirement' in 2022? And how will Moreira's presence change the dynamic of Hong Kong horse racing?(02:31) - – Why Not a Club Jockey

34:24

Sha Tin season opener in review, with Michael Cox and...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/09/10

Idol Horse's Michael Cox and Jack Dawling bring you the latest in Hong Kong racing news following Sunday's Season Opening meeting at Sha Tin, as incumbent champion Zac Purton sent an ominous warning to rivals with a career-best opening day five-timer. The team discuss Ka Ying Rising's spectacular return, Purton and the jockey roster dynamics that flow on from the presence of such a dominant champion, Jamie Richards' successful start and new-season mindset shift, and the impact of the HKJC's

36:56

Hong Kong 2025/26 season preview: Ka Ying Rising, Zac...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/09/03

Brought to you by Keeneland September Sale, September 8. Idol Horse's Jack Dawling, David Morgan and Andrew Hawkins talk through the big storylines ahead of the 2025/26 Hong Kong racing season. The sprinting juggernaut Ka Ying Rising returns on day one for a final run ahead of the Everest, Zac Purton's relentless pursuit of championships and the 2000 wins on the horizon plus who is under the most pressure? (00:00) - Welcome To A New Hong Kong Racing Season. (01:10) - Ka Ying Rising

22:00

Royal Ascot review, Racing Victoria eases vet...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/06/25

Jack Dawling, David Morgan and Andrew Hawkins review the week that was Royal Ascot for 2025, including Field Of Gold's claim to be the world's top three-year-old; the team also discusses Racing Victoria's easing of vet protocols and whether that will change plans for Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising's Australian campaign.(00:00) - Royal Ascot Highlights (02:53) - Field of Gold: A Champion in the Making? (05:53) - John and Thady Gosden's Success (09:01) - Godolphin's Strong

18:26

HKJC launch review into Liberty Island death; Adam...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/06/03

Jack Dawling on the HKJC review into the vet protocols around Liberty Island’s death on Champions Day, and what now for Sydney racing after the Australian Turf Club (ATC) votes no on Rosehill? Adam Pengilly joins the News Desk to discuss the fallout. (00:00) - Tragic Death of Liberty Island (07:43) - The Future of Rosehill Racecourse

26:28

Godolphin's stellar weekend, a whip rule review in...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/05/05

David Morgan joins Andrew Le Jeune to discuss Godolphin's big weekend, Jack Dawling on the background to the Hong Kong Jockey Club's whip rule review and Andrew Hawkins discusses his Hawk Eye View column on protected horse names. (00:00) - Godolphin's Stellar Weekend (04:19) - Future Prospects for Ruling Court and Sovereignty (07:39) - Godolphin's Strategic Direction and Global Operations (10:34) - Upcoming Races and Trials in the UK (11:21) - Whip Rules Review in Hong Kong (16:45) -

26:07

Ep 6 - Triumph, tragedy and a Triple Crown bid back...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/04/28

Andrew Le Jeune is joined by Idol Horse journalists Andrew Hawkins and Jack Dawling to discuss news out of Champions Day. (00:00) - FWD Champions Day highlights (03:10) - Ka Ying Rising's Dominance and Future Plans (05:58) - Champions Mile shock (08:51) - The FWD QEII Cup and the genius of Noriyuki Hori (11:55) - Tragic loss of Liberty Island (15:06) - Emerging stars in Hong Kong racing (18:07) - Looking ahead: upcoming races and future stars

26:23

Ep 5 - Champions Day preview with Andrew Hawkins and...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/04/22

Hong Kong racing takes centre stage this Sunday April 27 with Sha Tin's Champions Day. Idol Horse reporters Andrew Hawkins and Jack Dawling join Andrew Le Jeune to preview the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize, G1 Champions Mile and G1 QE II Cup.(00:00) - Introduction (05:54) - G1 Chairman' Sprint Prize (08:47) - G1 Champions Mile: The Key Contenders (11:58) - G1 FWD QEII Cup (15:02) - Talking Tactics for QEII Cup (17:54) - 'The Class of 2025' BMW Hong Kong Derby Runners Step Into Open Age

17:48

Ep 4 Dubai Honour plans, Champions Day looms and Hong...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/04/14

Andrew Le Jeune is joined by Idol Horse journalists Andrew Hawkins and Jack Dawling to discuss the latest Champions Day news. (00:00) - Champions Day Preview (09:10) - Jockey News and International Runners For Champions Day (15:22) - Japanese Racing Highlights

20:29

Ep 3 - Dubai done, now for Hong Kong's Champions Day

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/04/07

The Idol Horse team review a dramatic Dubai World Cup night and look forward to Hong Kong's Champions Day on April 27. (00:00) - Dubai World Cup Highlights (05:06) - Japanese Racing Dominance (09:49) - Hong Kong Champions Day Preview (15:06) - Ushba Tesoro's Legacy

30:02

Ep 2 - Rosehill controversy explained with Adam...

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/04/01

Idol Horse journalists discuss the biggest news stories in world racing. This week Adam Pengilly joins host Andrew Le Jeune to discuss his story on the upcoming Australian Turf Club vote on Rosehill Racecourse. Also, Jack Dawling on Ka Ying Rising and his plans after another dominant win, and David Morgan and Andrew Hawkins preview this Saturday's big Dubai World Cup meeting. (00:00) - (00:00) - Chapter 2 (00:00) - Adam Pengilly on the Rosehill Racecourse controversy (10:13) - Ka Ying

23:46

Ep 1 - Evaluating the Hong Kong Derby class of 2025

Idol Horse News Desk ·

2025/03/25

Welcome to the first episode of the new Idol Horse Podcast, "News Desk", where each week host Andrew Le Jeune will chat with Idol Horse journalists about the biggest stories in world racing. On this week's episode, Idol Horse journalists Michael Cox, Jack Dawling and Andrew Hawkins dissect Cap Ferrat's shock Hong Kong Derby win, evaluate the future prospects of Hong Kong's 4YO crop, turn an eye to the '26 Derby, and assess the growing prominence of PPGs in the Hong Kong bloodstock and

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