A major innovation in global racing is now a big part of New Zealand thoroughbred racing’s most iconic race, with Hong Kong Jockey Club’s World Pool the new naming rights sponsor for the Group 1 New Zealand Derby next month.
Hong Kong’s domestic prize money will rise by eight percent for the 2023/24 season, featuring increases across every class of competition with an additional HK$94 million (NZ$19.5 million) on offer.
Waikato Hospital radiologist Xavier Kos is dreaming of an Oaks victory with his filly Mehzebeen after she broke through for her maiden win at Awapuni on Wednesday.