Highland Reel -- This weekend in the UK is the thoroughbred to watch.He is shooting for a second King George VI Stakes and will only be the third horse ever to do this. He has won in three continents and raced so consistently well where ever he has traveled. Aidan O'brien is hoping for no rain leading up as he is not so adept on really rain effected tracks. However, the word defeat is not in Highland Reel’s make up . He has shown himself to be a real Iron Horse,beating the elite in California, Chicago, Hong Kong and Dubai, and he again proved a tough nut to get pass when winning at Epsom and Royal Ascot last month.
Prince of Wales Stakes 2017
Highland Reel
Idaho -- Highland Reels full brother is ready to fight it out with him this weekend in the King George Stakes. The pair are by Galileo out of Hveger the Danehill mare who finished third in the Australasian Oaks in 2005. Hveger being a daughter of Circles of Gold is a full sister to Elvstroem. This weekend could be a good one for the Aussies at Ascot.
Arrogate -- Rated the best horse in the world Arrogate suffered a shattering defeat last weekend by Accelerate in the San Diego Hcp and must surely put his ranking in doubt. Bob Baffert says he come through with no problems but to be defeated by a margin of 15 lengths there must be doubt on his condition. Bob says they are still going ahead with the campagne plan.
Exceed and Excel -- A win in the Frances Prix Jacques De Bremond on the 26th of July,worth 52000 pounds by the breed is a great advertisement for the Australian stallions. Check out his son who has been getting plenty of winners in Australia the past few months . I believe its only a matter of time before he gets group winners.
Hong Kong Racing -- Horses above 116 rating in Hong Kong has dropped this season to 16 from last years 22. Its a shame we saw the tragic loss of Rapper Dragon who certainly would have bought the crowds in next season. Hong Kong need to get some stars over there to keep the interest in the sport on the high it has been on over recent years. Hong Kong's standout 4-year-old made history during the season when he became the first horse to win all three legs of Hong Kong's 4-year-old classic series and was named horse of the year.
Rapper Dragon
recently named Hong Kong Horse of the Year
