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Megan Cunniss winning Best Dressed at Cheltenham Festival 2026 Ladies Day

First Visit, Perfect Choice: Galway’s Megan Cunniss Takes Ladies Day Style Crown

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Chelmsford City Stages Competitive Polytrack Meeting on Thursday

Kolkata race result 12 March – Ruling Star victory

Ruling Star Commands The Mysore Race Club Ltd Cup in Kolkata

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Competitive Nine-Race All-Weather Card Set for Thursday Evening at Newcastle Racecourse

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Megan Cunniss winning Best Dressed at Cheltenham Festival 2026 Ladies Day

First Visit, Perfect Choice: Galway’s Megan Cunniss Takes Ladies Day Style Crown

The fashion spotlight shone brightly during Cheltenham Festival 2026 Ladies Day, where racegoers gathered not only for top-class racing but also for one of the meeting’s most anticipated style traditions. Among a sea of colourful hats and elegant coats, it was Megan Cunniss from Galway who captured the judges’ attention to be named Best Dressed.

The 29-year-old medical secretary, attending the Festival for the first time, impressed with an outfit she had personally designed. Her carefully considered look blended confidence with understated elegance, setting her apart during the celebrated style competition that accompanies the action on the track.

Cunniss revealed that instinct played a part in her choice of attire. “It’s my first time at Cheltenham. I used to always watch it on the telly, and now I’m here,” she said with a smile. “I designed the outfit myself. I don’t know exactly how much I spent on it, but a lot.” Her designs, she explained, are part of a collaborative effort with her husband. “My husband draws up my designs. We work with a manufacturer in the Middle East, and he makes all our outfits.” The decision about which outfit to wear on the day almost went a different way.

“My husband and I were arguing because he thought I should have worn another outfit today, but I had a good feeling about this one,” she said. “Even without the Best Dressed it was a special day. I’m happy with the Best Dressed title and thrilled with the prizes.”

For winning the Cheltenham Festival 2026 Ladies Day Best Dressed competition, Cunniss received a Boodles Roulette Long Mini White Gold Necklace and a £500 Holland Cooper voucher. Her prize collection also includes an Atelier experience and tickets to several major racing events next year, including the Randox Grand National Festival 2026, the Betfred Derby Festival 2026, and the Cheltenham Festival in 2027.

Cheltenham Festival 2026 Ladies Day Style Awards Celebrate Racegoers

Fashion was not limited to individual honours. The newly introduced Best Dressed Duo award went to Julie Harries, 55, and her daughter Elin, 19, from Carmarthen in Wales, whose coordinated look caught the judges’ eye. Their victory came as a surprise, particularly as they had already begun their journey home when the news arrived. “We were flabbergasted about winning,” Julie admitted. “We were literally on the way home and had already driven half an hour when we got the call.”

Julie added that she had been planning her Festival outfits for months. “I’m always looking for outfits for Cheltenham since last year.” Elin, meanwhile, was delighted that a favourite wardrobe staple helped complete the winning look. “I’ve worn these boots so many times,” she said. “I absolutely love them.”

The pair’s success earned them an overnight stay for two at Ellenborough Park in a Deluxe Bedroom with Spa Garden Retreat, along with hospitality for two at a Cheltenham Racecourse fixture during the 2026/27 season. Their prize package also includes tickets to the Cheltenham Festival 2027, the Randox Grand National Festival, and the Betfred Derby Festival 2026.

Asked if they would attend those events together, Elin responded with an immediate grin: “Of course.” Another highlight of Cheltenham Festival 2026 Ladies Day came with the Best Dressed Group award, which was presented to Tanya Hockin and her friends Sarah, Callum, Karen and Sue. The group were making their first visit to Cheltenham after regularly attending Ladies Day at Ascot.

“This is our first time at Cheltenham,” Tanya explained. “We usually do Ladies Day at Ascot, but we thought we’d give this one a go, and it’s been amazing.” Despite their coordinated appearance, Tanya revealed their look had come together naturally. “We literally just rocked up like this,” she laughed.

Their stylish effort earned the group an array of prizes, including six covers in the Panoramic Restaurant at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 13 December. They also secured an Ellenborough Park spa day with treatments and exclusive use of the Spa Garden, plus tickets for next year’s Cheltenham Festival and leading racing fixtures across the season.

Judging duties for the style competition were carried out by presenters Rosie Tapner, Frankie Foster and Ellie Evelyn Smith, who selected the winners after reviewing a wide range of imaginative race day outfits.

As Cheltenham Festival 2026 Ladies Day once again demonstrated, the meeting’s traditions extend beyond the racing itself. The Festival remains as much a celebration of style and social occasion as it is a gathering of the sport’s finest competitors.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to Racebuzz.

Chelmsford City racecards 12 march horses racing on the all weather track

Chelmsford City Stages Competitive Polytrack Meeting on Thursday

An evening of competitive all-weather flat racing awaits at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Thursday, 12 March, as the Essex venue stages an eight-race programme from 4:49pm through to 8:30pm. Contested on the Polytrack surface, the meeting features a mixture of handicaps, a novice event and a restricted maiden race across distances ranging from seven furlongs to one mile and two furlongs.

The card begins at 4:49pm with The UK Sites Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Stakes. This Class 6 contest over one mile and two furlongs offers £7,000 in prize money and has attracted eight runners. Amateur riders take centre stage in the opening race as middle-distance performers look to make an early impression on the evening card.

Race two at 5:30pm is The New Sites Handicap Stakes, a higher-quality Class 3 contest run over one mile and two furlongs. With £15,000 in prize money on offer and six runners declared, the race stands as the most valuable event on the programme and should provide a strong test for the field. Among the contenders is The Glen Rovers GB, a seven-year-old gelding ridden by Sean Dylan Bowen. Carrying 9st 9lbs and holding a BHA rating of 90, the Lucy Wadham-trained runner represents the partnership of Ryan, Waterhouse and Partner and arrives with recent form figures of 11/410-0.

Respond IRE lines up under Oisin Murphy carrying 9st 7lbs for trainer Andrew Balding and the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Teal ownership. The four-year-old gelding holds a BHA rating of 88 and comes into the race with form figures of 62135-2. Storm Catcher IRE will be partnered by Jack Mitchell for trainer Simon Pearce and carries 9st 6lbs, while Dark Moon Rising IRE is ridden by Jack Callan claiming five pounds for trainer Kevin Ryan and carries 9st 5lbs. Penzance GB, under Billy Loughnane, also carries 9st 5lbs for trainer John Joseph Hanlon, while Qitaal GB completes the field with Callum Shepherd in the saddle carrying 8st 13lbs for trainer Charlie Johnston.

The third race at 6:00pm features The Best Sites Fillies’ Novice Stakes. Run over seven furlongs, the Class 4 contest carries £10,000 in prize money and has drawn a field of ten runners. As a novice event restricted to fillies, the race offers developing horses the opportunity to gain valuable experience and potentially secure an early career success.

Attention then shifts to the 6:30pm contest, The Tiger.co.uk Handicap Stakes, a Class 6 race over seven furlongs worth £7,000. With 12 runners declared, this race is set to be one of the most competitive on the card as a large field lines up for the sprint-distance challenge.

At 7:00pm, runners line up for The Tiger.co.uk Restricted Maiden Stakes over one mile. This Class 5 event carries a prize fund of £8,500 and features nine runners. Restricted maiden contests often showcase emerging talent, and this race could reveal promising performers stepping forward for the first time.

The 7:30pm race is The Tiger.co.uk Handicap Stakes, a Class 4 contest over one mile offering £10,000 in prize money. Eight runners are set to compete, with the distance providing a balanced test of both speed and stamina.

Another Class 4 mile contest follows at 8:00pm, again titled The Tiger.co.uk Handicap Stakes. With the same £10,000 prize fund and eight runners declared, the race adds further depth to the middle-distance contests on the evening’s programme.

The meeting concludes at 8:30pm with The Tiger.co.uk Handicap Stakes over one mile. This Class 5 finale offers £8,500 in prize money and features five runners. Although the smallest field on the card, the closing contest should still provide an engaging finish to the evening’s racing at Chelmsford City.

With a balanced mix of handicaps, a novice contest and a restricted maiden race, Thursday evening’s programme at Chelmsford City promises an entertaining night of all-weather flat racing.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to Racebuzz.

Cash N Run winning The Mr Gorgeous Handicap in Kolkata race results 12 March

Cash N Run Seals The Mr Gorgeous Handicap as Kolkata Card Concludes

The concluding contest of the afternoon at Kolkata Racecourse saw Race No. 7 – The Mr Gorgeous Handicap, a Class III event for horses rated 41–66 (rated 21–46 eligible) over 1100 metres, bring the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting, Fourth Day (Thursday, 12 March 2026) to a fitting close at 5:00 PM. Delivering a sharp late surge, Cash N Run (J: Suraj Narredu) secured a decisive victory for trainer Sabeel Shariff, carrying the silks of Mr Koushik Dutta to cap the day’s proceedings in style. The performance stood out in the wider Kolkata race results 12 March, with the winner producing a composed and well-timed effort in the day’s final dash.

Breaking smartly and settling within striking distance early, Cash N Run travelled strongly through the opening stages while the field sorted itself out in the fast-paced sprint. Suraj Narredu judged the tempo to perfection, easing the runner into contention approaching the final furlong before asking for the decisive effort. The response was immediate as Cash N Run quickened smartly in the closing strides, drawing clear to land the spoils and give trainer Sabeel Shariff a notable late success on the card.

Runner-up honours went to Clever Hans (J: Hindu Singh, T: Vikash Jaiswal), who kept on gamely in the straight but could not match the winner’s late acceleration, while Trillionaire (J: Gaurav Singh, T: B. Rajender Reddy) stayed on to secure third place as the field crossed the line in the final event of the day.

Earlier in the afternoon, the programme began with Race No. 1 – The Fly Like The Wind Handicap over 1400 metres, where Moneycatcher (J: M. S. Deora, T: Shafiq Khan) struck the opening blow for owners Mr Mohammed Shakeel, Mr Rustom E Daroga & Mr Shafiq Khan, holding off Made In Heaven (J: Darshan N, T: Rutherford Alford) with Lineupandcollect (J: Gaurav Singh, T: B. Rajender Reddy) finishing third.

The action continued with Race No. 2 – The Quasar Handicap over a mile, where Track Striking (J: R. Vaibhav, T: V. Ajith Kumar) delivered a measured performance to score for Dr Murali Venkataswamy, ahead of Dubai Prince (J: Darshan N, T: Shafiq Khan) and Soul Aquarian (J: M. S. Deora, T: Javed Khan).

The sprinting division took centre stage in Race No. 3 – The Whomakestherules Handicap Div I, with Mi Arion (J: Vinod Shinde, T: Rutherford Alford) racing to victory for M/s Cherie Sports Pvt Ltd, while Cashable (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Ritesh E. K) finished second and Memphis (J: M. S. Deora, T: Javed Khan) took third.

The following event, Race No. 4 – The Whomakestherules Handicap Div II, saw Supreme Fantasy (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Neil Darashah) claim the honours for a large ownership group headed by Mr Enrico Piperno, with Bundle Of Charm (J: Gaurav Singh, T: B. Rajender Reddy) and Spirit Bay (J: Sah Farid Ansari, T: Vikash Jaiswal) completing the placings.

Middle-distance contests dominated the later stages of the card, beginning with Race No. 5 – The Abbeville Handicap over 1600 metres, where Togo (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Neil Darashah) produced a strong finishing run to win for owners Mr Enrico R Piperno, Mr Prateek Bhalotia, Mr Vivek Choudhary, Mr Prashanth Sharma, Mr Simarpreet Singh & M/s Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd. Cigar Galaxy (J: P. Trevor, T: Aashay Doctor) finished second, with Whirlwind (J: Darshan N, T: Vijay Singh) third.

The penultimate contest, Race No. 6 – The Mysore Race Club Ltd Cup, saw Ruling Star (J: Vishal N. Bunde, T: Sabeel Shariff) score an impressive victory for Mr Koushik Dutta, ahead of Charismatic (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Rutherford Alford) and Abhicandra (J: P. Trevor, T: Shyam S. Habbu).

With Cash N Run’s victory bringing the curtain down on the final race, the day concluded with a varied and competitive programme, leaving racing followers eager for the next chapter of action in the ongoing Kolkata racing season.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to Racebuzz.

Kolkata race result 12 March – Ruling Star victory

Ruling Star Commands The Mysore Race Club Ltd Cup in Kolkata

The competitive sixth race on the card at the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting, Fourth Day, Thursday (12 March, 2026) saw Ruling Star stamp his authority in The Mysore Race Club Ltd Cup, a Class I contest for horses rated 81 & above (61–86 eligible) run over 1600 metres at 4:30 PM. Partnered by Vishal N Bunde and trained by Sabeel Shariff, the four-legged contender delivered a measured and confident performance for owner Mr Koushik Dutta, proving strongest in the concluding stages of the mile event.

Followers tracking the Kolkata race result 12 March witnessed a tactically run contest where positioning and patience proved crucial through the early and middle stages of the race. Ruling Star settled comfortably during the early exchanges as the field found rhythm around the bend. Approaching the home straight, Vishal N Bunde began to ask his mount for an effort, and the response was immediate. With a smooth surge and sustained gallop, Ruling Star gradually asserted his superiority, stretching clear in the closing strides to secure the prestigious cup with authority.

Charismatic finished second under Suraj Narredu for trainer Rutherford Alford, staying on gamely to claim the runner-up position, while Abhicandra, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by Shyam S Habbu, completed the frame in third after keeping on steadily through the final furlong.

With this race settled, attention at the Kolkata track now turns toward the upcoming The Mr Gorgeous Handicap, scheduled for 5:00 PM, where another competitive field is set to line up as the afternoon’s racing programme continues to unfold.

Togo winning The Abbeville Handicap – Kolkata race result 12 March

Togo Powers Home to Capture The Abbeville Handicap at Kolkata

The action continued during the Calcutta Races, Summer Meeting – Fourth Day on Thursday, 12 March 2026, as Race No. 5 – The Abbeville Handicap, a Class III contest for horses rated 41–66 (rated 21–46 eligible) over 1600 metres, went off at 4:00 PM. Rising to the occasion with a determined late surge, Togo stormed to victory under Suraj Narredu for trainer Neil Darashah, delivering a polished performance for owners Mr Enrico R Piperno, Mr Prateek Bhalotia, Mr Vivek Choudhary, Mr Prashanth Sharma, Mr Simarpreet Singh & M/s Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd.

For followers tracking the Kolkata race result 12 March, the mile-long handicap produced a competitive finish that showcased both tactical riding and a well-timed finishing effort from the eventual winner. The early stages saw the field settling into rhythm as several contenders vied for position through the backstretch. Approaching the bend, Togo was kept poised within striking distance by Narredu, who waited patiently before asking his mount for a decisive run in the straight. Responding gamely, the gelding quickened with authority in the final furlong, pulling clear in the closing strides to secure the race in convincing fashion.

Runner-up honours went to Cigar Galaxy, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by Aashay Doctor, who stayed on resolutely but found the winner finishing too strongly. Whirlwind, partnered by Darshan N and trained by Vijay Singh, completed the frame in third after keeping on steadily through the closing stages.

With The Abbeville Handicap decided, attention at the Kolkata track quickly turned to the next event on the card — The Mysore Race Club Ltd Cup, scheduled to be run at 4:30 PM, where another competitive field was set to line up as the afternoon’s racing momentum continued to build.

Supreme Fantasy winning during the Kolkata race result 12 March at Calcutta Racecourse

Supreme Fantasy Captures The Whomakestherules Handicap Div II with Determined Finish at Kolkata

Race 4 of the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting (Fourth Day) on Thursday, 12 March 2026 saw Supreme Fantasy produce a sharp late effort to land The Whomakestherules Handicap Div II, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21–46 (1–26 eligible) over 1100 metres at 03:30 PM. Guided confidently by Suraj Narredu and trained by Neil Darashah, the winner raced in the ownership of Mr Enrico Piperno, Mr Naresh Kumar Agarwal, Mr Vivek Choudhary, Mr Navin Saraf, Mr Anil Sharma, Mr Asraf Ali Shaikh & Mr Mridul Krishen Sharma, delivering a composed performance to secure the sprint.

As the Kolkata race result 12 March story continued to unfold through the afternoon card, the short sprint quickly developed into a lively tactical contest. Supreme Fantasy travelled smoothly in the early stages while the pace up front kept the field tightly grouped. Suraj Narredu bided his time before asking for an effort in the final furlong, and the response was immediate as the filly quickened smartly to assert control close home.

Bundle Of Charm, ridden by Gaurav Singh for trainer B Rajender Reddy, kept the winner honest throughout and stayed on well to claim the runner-up position. Spirit Bay, partnered by Sah Farid Ansari and trained by Vikash Jaiswal, finished on determinedly to secure third place after staying on in the closing stages.

With this sprint concluded, attention at the Kolkata track now shifts swiftly to the next event on the programme — The Abbeville Handicap, scheduled for 04:00 PM, where another competitive field is set to line up as the afternoon racing continues to build.

Newcastle racecards 12 march all weather horses racing at Newcastle Racecourse

Competitive Nine-Race All-Weather Card Set for Thursday Evening at Newcastle Racecourse

An exciting evening of all-weather racing is set to take place at Newcastle Racecourse on Thursday, 12 March, where a competitive nine-race card will run from 3:48pm through to 8:15pm. The fixture features a mixture of handicaps, classified contests and a maiden race, with prize money ranging from £6,000 to £10,000 across the programme. Sprint races over five and six furlongs combine with longer middle-distance events to create a varied schedule for horses, trainers and jockeys throughout the evening on the Tapeta surface.

The meeting begins at 3:48pm with The Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap Stakes, a Class 6 sprint over six furlongs featuring ten runners competing for £6,000. Speed will be key in this opening contest as the runners aim to make a strong start to the card.

Race two is scheduled for 4:28pm with The Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Classified Stakes. This Class 6 contest brings together a field of twelve runners over a distance of 1m 2f 42y and offers £6,000 in prize money. The race is expected to suit horses with stamina and tactical positioning in the middle-distance trip.

The third race of the evening, The Midnite A Next Generation Handicap Stakes, takes place at 5:08pm. Run over 1m 4f 98y, this Class 5 handicap features ten runners battling for a prize fund of £7,100, making it one of the more valuable early races on the programme and a test of endurance for the participating runners.

At 5:45pm, the evening’s feature contest, The Golden Goals Restricted Maiden Stakes, will be run over 7f 14y with a competitive field of twelve runners vying for the £10,000 prize fund. Among the runners is Portman Blue (GB), ridden by Kyle McHugh, a three-year-old gelding who arrives with form figures of 21 and will be aiming to build on that encouraging start. Blue Mantle (GB), partnered by Jason Hart, is a three-year-old colt representing trainer Charlie Johnston and owners Kingsley Park 42, carrying 9st with form figures of 299.

Clonquest (GB) will be ridden by William Pyle claiming three pounds for trainers David and Nicola Barron and owner Ms Colette Twomey, while Cotai Eye Joe (IRE), a three-year-old gelding with form figures of 23, lines up under Oisin Orr for trainer Ivan Furtado and the URSA Major Racing and Alfa Site Services partnership. Kode Grey (IRE), ridden by Sean Kirrane for trainer Tim Easterby and The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner, has form figures of 15, while Shimmering Spirit (IRE), a three-year-old gelding with form figure 6, is partnered by Faye McManoman for trainer Nigel Tinkler and THE OLLIERS & D Jenkins & Partner.

Also in the line-up is Henry Halflight (IRE), ridden by Billy Garritty, carrying 8st 12lbs for trainer Liam Bailey and Foulrice Park Racing Limited with form figures of 24. Tekitoff (GB), partnered by Amie Waugh claiming three pounds, represents trainer Mark Walford and the Mark Walford Racing Club and brings form figures of 231. Supreme Lillia (GB), a three-year-old filly with form figures of 109, will be ridden by Rowan Scott for trainer Gemma Tutty and owners Paul Demilow & Partner.

Wagyu Star (GB), with form figures of 127, is ridden by James Sullivan for the training partnership of John and Sean Quinn and The New Century Partnership. Wee Dresser (GB), partnered by Greg Fairley for trainer Katie Scott and L & L Racing and Partner, carries 8st 7lbs, while Wheres Veneker (GB) completes the field under Duran Fentiman for trainer Tim Easterby and owner Mr M. J. Macleod. The maiden contest is expected to provide a strong test for these three-year-olds seeking their first career success.

The fifth race at 6:15pm is The Handicap Stakes, a sharp five-furlong sprint with six runners in a Class 6 contest worth £6,000. With a small but competitive field, early pace and positioning are expected to play a decisive role.

Race six follows at 6:45pm with The Midnite Handicap Stakes. This Class 4 race covers six furlongs and offers £9,500 in prize money, attracting a strong field of eleven runners and marking one of the more competitive sprints on the card.

Just half an hour later at 7:15pm, the seventh race—also titled The Midnite Handicap Stakes—takes place under identical conditions. Another Class 4 six-furlong sprint with eleven runners and £9,500 at stake, it provides a second high-quality sprint opportunity for contenders on the evening.

The penultimate race at 7:45pm is The Make The Move To Midnite Classified Stakes. Nine runners will contest this Class 6 five-furlong dash for £6,000, where quick acceleration out of the gates could prove decisive.

The meeting concludes at 8:15pm with The Handicap Stakes. This Class 6 contest features twelve runners over 7f 14y and carries a prize fund of £6,000, bringing the evening’s racing to a competitive finish.

With nine races covering a variety of distances and classes, Thursday evening’s meeting at Newcastle promises an engaging night of all-weather racing, highlighted by competitive handicaps and a valuable maiden contest that could showcase emerging talent.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to Racebuzz.

MI Arion winning sprint in Kolkata race result 12 March at Calcutta Racecourse

MI Arion Times His Run Perfectly to Land The Whomakestherules Handicap at Kolkata

The third race of the afternoon at the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting, Fourth Day on Thursday, 12 March 2026, saw MI Arion produce a determined performance to capture The Whomakestherules Handicap Div I, a Class V contest for horses rated 21–46 (1–26 eligible) run over 1100 metres at 03:00 PM. Guided with confidence by Vinod Shinde, the Rutherford Alford-trained runner delivered a sharp finishing effort for the owners M/s Cherie Sports Pvt Ltd, adding another notable success to the afternoon’s proceedings.

The Kolkata race result 12 March card continued to deliver competitive sprinting, and MI Arion’s victory was a fine example of well-timed riding and tactical placement in the short dash. Positioned within striking distance through the early stages, Shinde allowed the gelding to settle before asking for his effort approaching the final furlong. Once switched into top gear, MI Arion quickened decisively, asserting his advantage in the closing strides to take command of the contest.

Cashable, ridden by Suraj Narredu and trained by Ritesh E. K, chased the winner home gamely to secure second place after staying on strongly in the straight. Memphis, partnered by M. S. Deora for trainer Javed Khan, completed the frame in third, keeping on steadily behind the leading pair as the field raced to the line.

With this sprint decided, attention now turns to the next contest on the card — The Whomakestherules Handicap Div II, scheduled to be run at 03:30 PM, where another competitive field is set to take centre stage at the Kolkata races.

Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for more Kolkata race results and full coverage from the Calcutta Summer Meeting.
Caspar Fownes after treble at Happy Valley race results 11 March

Caspar Fownes Extends Trainers’ Championship Lead with Happy Valley Treble

Momentum in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship gathered pace at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening as Caspar Fownes produced a decisive treble, further strengthening his position at the head of the standings. The experienced trainer sent out three winners on the city circuit, extending his advantage over the chasing pack as the season moves into a crucial phase.

Fresh from a double at the same venue a week earlier, Fownes continued his strong run with victories from Elegant Life, Golden Brilliant and Somelovefromabove, each scoring decisively in their respective contests.

With 53 of the season’s 88 meetings completed, Fownes now sits on 42 winners, ahead of David Hayes on 37, while Mark Newnham and Danny Shum share third on 36. Francis Lui follows with 34 victories, while multiple champion John Size has 29.

Speaking after the meeting, Fownes maintained his typically measured outlook despite edging further ahead in the title race.

“I’m happy. All I can do is present my horses well and you need a lot of luck in this game,” he said. “I know how to win a championship — that’s one thing I can tell you.

“I’ve got my game face on and I’ll be doing my best. There are a lot of good trainers here and plenty of winners to come for everyone.”

Happy Valley Race Results 11 March – Fownes’ Treble Sets the Tone

Fownes’ first success came when Elegant Life carried 135lb to victory in the Class 5 Conduit Handicap (1000m), giving jockey Luke Ferraris another notable result during a productive run of form.

Ferraris has now ridden four winners from his past five rides at Happy Valley, adding to the treble he recorded at the track a week earlier. The young South African moved his seasonal tally to 26 victories.

“It’s good to get some momentum again after a dry spell,” Ferraris said. “Support is everything for a rider, and it’s great to be riding horses that have genuine chances.”

Fownes’ second winner arrived when Golden Brilliant, partnered by Alexis Badel, captured the first division of the Class 4 Hatton Handicap (1650m). The treble was completed later in the evening when Somelovefromabove prevailed in the opening section of the Class 4 Breezy Handicap (1200m) under James Orman.

Elsewhere on the card, Hayes briefly strengthened his position in the trainers’ standings when Metro Power claimed the Class 3 Bonham Handicap (1200m).

However, Hayes narrowly missed a further success in the Class 3 Lyttelton Handicap (1800m) when his runner China Win was edged out by a neck. The race instead went to Fallon, trained by Tony Cruz.

Another notable winner was Lucky McQueen, prepared by Cody Mo and ridden by Matthew Poon, who produced a powerful late finish to land the third division of the Class 3 Breezy Handicap (1200m).

Three-year-old Win Method added further interest to the evening by securing a second career victory for trainer Danny Shum and jockey Lyle Hewitson in the second division of the Class 4 Hatton Handicap (1650m).

John Size also enjoyed success when Sight Hermoso captured the Class 3 Craigengower Cricket Club Challenge Cup Handicap (1200m) under Irish rider Dylan Browne McMonagle, marking the tenth win of his current short-term stint in Hong Kong.

“He’s come in and made an immediate impact,” Size said of Browne McMonagle. “He’s a strong rider and brings plenty of determination in a finish.”

Another consistent performer, Team Team Folks, delivered his second course-and-distance success for trainer Jimmy Ting and jockey Vincent Ho when taking the second division of the Class 4 Breezy Handicap (1200m).

The Hong Kong racing programme now moves to Sha Tin for the next meeting scheduled on Sunday, 15 March.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to Racebuzz.

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