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Nichola Yuen has officially joined the Hong Kong riding ranks, marking an important milestone in her career after years of honing her craft overseas. The 25-year-old rider, a graduate of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Apprentice Jockeys’ School, took part in Sha Tin barrier trials on Tuesday morning (10 March) before being formally unveiled as a licensed jockey.

For Yuen, returning home to compete at Sha Tin represents both a dream realised and the beginning of a new chapter. Having already ridden winners across three racing jurisdictions, she now aims to make her mark on one of the sport’s most competitive stages.

“Amazing, unbelievable,” Yuen said when describing the moment she learned she would be returning to Hong Kong as a fully licensed rider. “I’m really excited for the future. To ride more winners on this, the biggest stage in the world, it’s really exciting. Hopefully, I can ride in many big races here.”

Yuen’s journey to the Hong Kong riding ranks has taken her across the globe. She began her overseas apprenticeship in Australia in 2021, where she rode 61 winners before continuing her development in New Zealand and South Africa. In New Zealand she added 10 wins to her record, while a further seven victories came during her most recent stint in South Africa.

Among her favourite memories abroad was a remarkable day in Australia when she rode four winners on the same programme, including two for her principal trainer.

“I got four wins in a day in Australia, and two for my boss as well, so that was a pretty good highlight,” she recalled.

Her first success in South Africa also holds a special place in her career story. That victory came following an inquiry, making the moment even more memorable, particularly as key figures from the Apprentice Jockeys’ School were present.

“In South Africa, my first winner was very special,” Yuen said. “Amy Chan and Felix Coetzee were both there, so it was really lucky they could see me get that win.”

Nichola Yuen joins Hong Kong riding ranks with global experience

Yuen traces her earliest fascination with horses back to the equestrian events staged in Hong Kong during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Watching the partnership between horse and rider sparked a curiosity that ultimately led her toward a career in racing.

“At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I saw that horses and humans work together, which felt special to me,” she said. “Later I saw an advertisement for the racing training programme and decided to give it a try.” Her arrival means she becomes the second female jockey currently in the Hong Kong weighing room, joining Britney Wong, who was apprenticed to trainer David Hall during the 2024/25 season.

Yuen says she has drawn inspiration from several accomplished female riders on the international stage. “I saw Hollie Doyle work so hard – all the races, all the fitness,” she explained. “And Jamie Melham as well. I learned a lot from watching them.”

In Hong Kong, Yuen will be attached to the stable of experienced trainer Ricky Yiu. The veteran handler has not had an apprentice assigned to his yard since 2015, when Dicky Lui Cheuk-yin began his training career there before later becoming an assistant trainer. “I’m really lucky to be part of his stable,” Yuen said. “Especially as Voyage Bubble is one of my favourite horses, so I’m really looking forward to that.”

Yiu welcomed the opportunity to guide the young rider as she begins the next stage of her career. “I’ll try to help as much as I can with all the experience I’ve got,” Yiu said. “When I first joined the Club, I was also an apprentice, so I understand the process. I’ll share what I can about trackwork and race riding.”

He also believes Yuen’s international exposure will prove valuable. “She has ridden in three countries with different riding styles,” he said. “She must have picked up a lot from those experiences, and I’ll keep an eye on her race riding and help where I can.”

Andrew Harding, Executive Director of Racing at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, described Yuen’s arrival as another success story for the Apprentice Jockeys’ School, highlighting the programme’s growing reputation for developing talented riders. “Nichola’s arrival is another proud moment for the Apprentice Jockeys’ School,” Harding said. “Her record across three countries shows the strength of the pathway we’ve built here, and we are confident she can make an impact during the remainder of the season.”

Harding also pointed to the achievements of recent graduates as evidence of the programme’s effectiveness. “We only have to look at what Britney Wong, Jerry Chau, Ellis Wong and Angus Chung are doing this season to see the quality being produced,” he said. “Nichola has the same foundation, and we look forward to seeing her develop further under Ricky Yiu’s guidance.”

Yuen will be eligible to accept riding engagements in Hong Kong from 1 April for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, when she officially joins the competitive Hong Kong riding ranks.

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

The sixth and final race at the Calcutta Races, Summer Meeting (Third Day), Wednesday, 11th March 2026, concluded with Enchanting producing a decisive performance to land The Fame Star Handicap, a Class III contest for horses rated 41–66 (rated 21–46 eligible) over 1200 metres at 05:00 PM.

Ridden with confidence by Suraj Narredu, the Deepesh Narredu-trained runner quickened smartly in the closing stages to seal victory and bring the afternoon’s racing to an exciting finish. Enchanting races in the colours of Dr Ram H Shroff, Mr Raj H Shroff rep Stride Livestock Pvt Ltd, Mr D R Thacker rep DT Racing & Breeders LLP, Mr Ashok Ranpise & Mr Rajeev Vasudeo Goenka. As the Kolkata race results 11 March took shape across the afternoon, the concluding sprint provided a fitting finale to a competitive card.

Breaking smartly from the gates, Enchanting settled just behind the early pace as the field sped through the opening furlongs of the six-furlong contest. Suraj Narredu kept his mount well balanced before asking for an effort approaching the final furlong. Responding gamely, Enchanting surged forward with a sharp burst of acceleration, taking command in the final strides and holding firm to the winning post.

Impressive Annie, ridden by R S Bhati and trained by Aashay Doctor, finished second after keeping the winner in sight for much of the straight but lacked the final turn of foot. Jimmy Bee, partnered by Vishal N Bunde for trainer Sabeel Shariff, stayed on to secure third place.

Earlier in the afternoon, the programme began with The Leonardo Handicap over 1200 metres at 02:30 PM, where A Wink Annda Smile, ridden by MD Azharuddin and trained by Rutherford Alford, scored for M/s Cherie Sports Pvt Ltd, finishing ahead of Lahina and Schwarzenegger. The 03:00 PM running of The Allodium Handicap over 1400 metres saw Adeya give jockey Vinay Jaiswal and trainer Javed Khan a notable success for owner Mr Vikram Bachhawat rep M/s Bachhawat Farms Pvt Ltd, with Amaze And Inspire and Rosalia filling the minor placings.

The Andropov Handicap at 03:30 PM went the way of Polka Dot, who scored under P. Trevor for trainer Aashay Doctor, representing a large ownership group headed by Mrs Menaka Gupta and Mrs Rina Mahindra among others, while Dubai Ruler and Anigraha finished second and third respectively. Momentum continued for the Doctor yard in the Indian Gold Vase at 04:00 PM, as Trakila, again ridden by P. Trevor, delivered another polished victory for the stable and a partnership of owners including Mrs Rina Mahindra and Mrs Menaka Gupta, with Glorious King and Black Eagle chasing home.

The feature staying contest of the afternoon, The Grand Annual Mile at 04:30 PM, further highlighted the dominance of Aashay Doctor’s stable when Admiringly, partnered by P. Trevor, produced a commanding performance to win for an ownership group including Mrs Snigdha Kapoor and Mrs Ruchi Kedia, defeating Stormchaser and Cape Tigani.

With Enchanting’s late flourish bringing the curtain down on proceedings, the third day of the Kolkata Summer Meeting concluded on an energetic note, leaving racegoers already anticipating the next round of action at the historic Kolkata racecourse.

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The Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase produced a compelling contest on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival as Kargese delivered a determined performance to hand trainer Willie Mullins his first success of the week and a remarkable 114th Festival victory overall.

Run over two miles, the Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase saw the Mullins-trained mare prevail by two and a quarter lengths over her stable companion Kopek Des Bordes, with Danny Mullins guiding the seven-year-old to a well-judged victory. The 7-1 winner showed her customary resilience, drawing clear late on to confirm her standing among the leading novice chasers.

It marked a second Cheltenham Festival triumph for Kargese, who had already etched her name into the meeting’s history with victory in the County Hurdle twelve months earlier.

Willie Mullins admitted he had experienced a brief moment of concern earlier in the afternoon before Kargese restored momentum to the Closutton stable.

“I was a bit worried when all those horses were eclipsed in the first,” the champion trainer said. “I said, ‘Are we going to have a week like this?’ But Kargese was very good. I thought Danny gave her a tremendous ride.”

Mullins praised both riders after his pair dominated the finish of the Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase.

“He used all the attributes she has, and when he wanted a jump at the last he got it,” he added. “Paul gave Kopek Des Bordes a tremendous ride for a horse having only his second run over fences in a race like the Arkle. Just that little genuflection after the last—if it wasn’t for that, who knows which way the race would have gone?”

Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase result

Danny Mullins rode a patient race aboard Kargese, resisting the temptation to force the pace early before allowing the mare’s fluent jumping to bring her gradually into contention. Even after briefly being headed approaching the second-last, the rider remained confident there was more to come.

“A lot was made of this filly being hot-headed, but I’ve always had a good relationship with her,” Danny Mullins explained. “Everyone maybe expected us to burn off in front, but I was just trying to use my jumping as my strongest asset. Even when I got headed over the second last, I knew I wasn’t done yet. The last furlong was where she did her best work.”

Kenny Alexander, the successful owner, hailed both the mare and the team behind her following the victory.

“That was a tremendous performance,” he said. “She got the job done and the horses behind her are very special too. She’s beaten them fair and square. It’s an amazing training performance by Willie and a great ride by Danny.”

Runner-up Kopek Des Bordes also emerged with considerable credit after just his second start over fences. Rider Paul Townend felt the novice had run a huge race and suggested there is still significant improvement to come.

“He was running a huge race for just his second start over fences,” Townend said. “We’d got to Kargese and I thought we were going to go away and beat her, but it didn’t surprise me she was still there at the last. She’s a very good mare and tough as nails.”

Lulamba finished third for trainer Nicky Henderson, who hinted that a step up in distance could be on the agenda later in the spring.

“I don’t think you’ll see us over two miles again,” Henderson said. “He might go to Aintree over two and a half miles now. He’ll enjoy that.”

For Mullins and his powerful team, the Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase success not only delivered another Cheltenham Festival milestone but also underlined Kargese’s growing reputation as a top-class performer over fences. With her blend of pace, jumping and determination, the mare now looks set for an exciting future at the highest level.

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Racegoers at the Kolkata Racecourse were treated to an absorbing contest in Race 5 – The Grand Annual Mile, a 1600m event for three-year-olds only, held at 04:30 PM during the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting’s Third Day on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Admiringly (J: P. Trevor) delivered a composed and decisive performance to claim the prestigious mile contest for trainer Aashay Doctor. Carrying the colours of Mrs Snigdha Kapoor, Mrs Ruchi Kedia, Mrs Disha Viral Doctor, M/s Arion Horse Co Pvt Ltd, M/s Deciding Factor LLP, Dr S P Sardeshmukh, Mr Farhan Elvis Ahmed, Mr Hemang Devendra Doctor, Mr Viral Devkumar Doctor and Mr Devkumar Devendra Doctor, the colt showed class and balance to secure a stylish victory.

The Kolkata race result 11 March continued to produce compelling racing narratives, and Admiringly’s effort in the mile stood out as a display of measured tactics and finishing power. Settled comfortably through the early stages by P. Trevor, the colt travelled fluently behind the pace before being asked for his effort turning for home. Responding with a smooth burst of acceleration, Admiringly lengthened his stride in the final furlong to assert control and pull clear when it mattered most.

Stormchaser finished second, ridden by Suraj Narredu and trained by Vijay Singh, after staying on gamely in the straight but finding the winner too strong in the closing stages. Third place went to Cape Tigani, partnered by Vinod Shinde and prepared by Aashay Doctor, who kept on steadily to secure the minor placing.

With The Grand Annual Mile decided, attention now turns to the next contest on the card — The Fame Star Handicap, scheduled for 05:00 PM, as the Kolkata Summer Meeting continues to unfold with competitive racing.

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The fourth race of the afternoon at the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting (Third Day) saw Trakila produce a commanding performance to land The Indian Gold Vase, a contest for four-year-old horses and over run over 1400 metres at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Ridden with assurance by P. Trevor, the winner delivered a polished display for trainer Aashay Doctor while carrying the colours of Mrs Rina Mahindra, Mrs Menaka Gupta, Mr Salomone N. Benveniste, Mr Marthand Singh Mahindra, Mr Vishal Doctor & Mr Kamal J. Doctor rep. M/s Deciding Factor LLP, Mr Hemang D. Doctor, Mr Achuthan Siddharth and Mr Viral Doctor.

The victory formed a key highlight in the Kolkata race result 11 March, with Trakila asserting authority in the closing stages of a well-contested sprint. Positioned comfortably through the early exchanges, Trevor gradually improved his mount’s position before asking for the decisive effort approaching the final furlong. Trakila responded smartly, quickening clear to secure the verdict in convincing fashion as the field tried to close in behind.

Finishing second was Glorious King, ridden by Nikhil Naidu and trained by Deepesh Narredu, who stayed on gamely but could not match the winner’s finishing surge. Black Eagle, partnered by Gaurav Singh and prepared by B Rajender Reddy, completed the placings after keeping on steadily through the final stages.

With the Indian Gold Vase decided, attention at the Kolkata track quickly turned to the next contest on the card, The Grand Annual Mile, scheduled to be run at 4:30 PM, promising another competitive chapter in the afternoon’s racing programme.

Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for full coverage from the Third Day of the Kolkata Summer Meeting.

The competitive third race of the afternoon at the Calcutta Races, Summer Meeting – Third Day on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, saw Polka Dot deliver a determined performance to land The Andropov Handicap, a Class V contest for horses rated 41–66 (21–46 eligible) run over 1400 metres at 03:30 PM. Ridden with assurance by P. Trevor, the Aashay Doctor-trained runner justified support and powered home strongly to secure victory for the ownership group comprising Mrs Menaka Gupta, Mrs Rina Mahindra, M/s Arion Horse Co Pvt Ltd, Mr Marthand Singh Mahindra, M/s Deciding Factor LLP, Mr Hemang Devendra Doctor, Mr Kaushal Kumbhat, Mr Chandrakanta Kankaria, Mr Viral Devkumar Doctor and Mr Achuthan Siddharth.

For followers tracking the Kolkata race result 11 March, the race unfolded as a steadily run contest before building into a decisive sprint in the straight. Polka Dot travelled comfortably through the early stages, with P. Trevor positioning the filly within striking distance of the leaders. When the field turned for home, Trevor asked for an effort and the response was immediate, the winner quickening smartly to assert authority in the closing stages and seal the race in confident fashion.

Dubai Ruler (J: Hasib Alam, T: Patrick Quinn) stayed on well to claim the runner-up spot, chasing the winner throughout the latter part of the straight, while Anigraha (J: Hindu Singh, T: Vijay Singh) finished third, keeping on gamely to secure minor honours behind the leading pair.

With the race completed and the crowd already looking ahead, attention now turns to the upcoming Indian Gold Vase, scheduled to be run at 04:00 PM, which promises another intriguing chapter in the afternoon’s Kolkata racing programme.

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By the time Wednesday evening unfolds at Southwell Racecourse, the Nottinghamshire venue will stage a competitive seven-race all-weather programme from 5:05pm to 8:15pm. The meeting blends apprentice contests, novice company and a range of handicaps across distances from six furlongs to one mile and four furlongs. With prize money reaching £12,000 in the feature novice race, the card offers opportunities for both emerging talent and seasoned handicappers on the Tapeta surface.

The evening begins at 5:05pm with The Apprentice Handicap Stakes, a Class 6 contest over 7f 14y worth £9,000. Nine runners are expected to line up in this opening race, where apprentice riders will look to make an early impact in what promises to be a closely fought handicap to launch the meeting.

At 5:40pm, attention shifts to The Handicap Stakes, a Class 4 race also run over 7f 14y for £9,500. Seven runners are declared for this contest, which should present a stronger level of competition and could develop into a tactical battle over the testing seven-furlong trip.

The feature contest of the evening arrives at 6:15pm with The EBF Novice Stakes, a Class 3 race over 1m 4f 15y worth £12,000. Six runners are declared for this middle-distance test, headed by Into The Light ridden by Billy Loughnane for trainer Charlie Appleby and the powerful Godolphin operation. The three-year-old colt carries 9st 11lbs and arrives after finishing fourth on his latest outing, bringing solid early form into what appears a competitive novice line-up.

The opposition includes My Dad Frank partnered by Sean Kirrane for trainer Alan Brown, while Ravenspire will be guided by Sam James for trainer Karl Burke. Sinocentric represents trainer David Simcock under Callum Shepherd, and Starship Trooper lines up for Andrew Balding with Callum Hutchinson aboard. Completing the field is Galistra, a filly trained by Ralph Beckett and ridden by Hector Crouch, who carries 8st 13lbs and could add further intrigue to the evening’s most valuable contest at Southwell Racecourse.

At 6:45pm, the programme continues with The Fillies’ Handicap Stakes, a Class 4 race run over 1m 13y with £9,500 on offer. Six fillies are set to contest the race, where positioning and stamina over the mile trip may prove decisive in determining the winner.

Sprint specialists take centre stage at 7:15pm in The Handicap Stakes. This Class 6 contest over 6f 16y carries a purse of £6,000 and has drawn the largest field of the evening with eleven runners. With a big field and a sharp trip, the race could unfold at a strong early tempo.

At 7:45pm, the card turns to a longer test in The Handicap Stakes, a Class 6 race covering 1m 4f 14y and also worth £6,000. Eight runners will line up for this staying handicap, where patience and well-timed moves could prove crucial over the extended distance.

The meeting concludes at 8:15pm with The Handicap Stakes, a Class 5 race over 7f 14y for £7,100. Nine runners are scheduled for the finale, ensuring the evening card ends with another competitive handicap under the lights at Southwell.

As the final race unfolds, the Southwell racecards 11 March present a varied evening of all-weather racing featuring seven contests, competitive fields and opportunities for both developing horses and experienced campaigners on the Tapeta surface.

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The third day of the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting on Wednesday, 11th March 2026 continued to deliver competitive action, and Adeya produced a decisive performance to capture Race 2, The Allodium Handicap, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21–46 (rated 1–26 eligible) run over 1400 metres at 3:00 PM. Ridden with confidence by Vinay Jaiswal, the Javed Khan-trained runner scored a convincing victory for owner Mr Vikram Bachhawat rep M/s Bachhawat Farms Pvt Ltd, stamping authority on the contest in the afternoon programme.

As the Kolkata race result 11 March card unfolded at the historic racecourse, Adeya delivered a measured performance that combined patience early with a decisive finishing burst when it mattered most. Breaking well from the gates, Adeya settled into a comfortable rhythm behind the early pace while the field sorted itself out through the opening stages. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal kept the filly well balanced approaching the bend before asking for an effort in the straight. Responding willingly, Adeya lengthened stride and surged past the leaders inside the final furlong, asserting clear superiority in the closing stages to secure the prize in authoritative fashion.

Amaze And Inspire (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Shyam S Habbu) ran a determined race to claim the runner-up spot, keeping the winner honest through the stretch, while Rosalia (J: M. S. Deora, T: Arti Doctor) finished on steadily to secure third place after staying on late.

With The Allodium Handicap concluded, attention now shifts to the next contest on the card, The Andropov Handicap, scheduled for 03:30 PM, as the Kolkata Summer Meeting continues to build momentum through the afternoon.

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The CALCUTTA RACES – Summer Meeting, Third Day got underway with Race No. 1, The Leonardo Handicap, a Class V contest for horses rated 1–26 over 1200 metres, run at 02:30 PM on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Producing a determined finishing effort, A Wink Annda Smile (J: Md Azharuddin) delivered a confident victory for trainer Rutherford Alford, racing in the colours of Ms Cherie Sports Pvt. Ltd and setting the tone for the afternoon’s action at Kolkata Racecourse.

Early proceedings in the Kolkata race result 11 March card saw a competitive tempo as the field settled into stride over the sprint trip. A Wink Annda Smile travelled comfortably through the early stages before jockey Md Azharuddin angled the gelding into a striking position approaching the final furlong. Responding gamely when asked for an effort, the Alford-trained runner lengthened stride in the closing stages to assert authority and claim the opening race of the day.

Lahina finished second, with Vishal N Bunde in the saddle for trainer Sabeel Shariff, staying on to secure the runner-up position. Schwarzenegger, partnered by Suraj Narredu and trained by Vikash Jaiswal, completed the placings in third after keeping on steadily through the final stages.

With the curtain-raiser decided, attention now shifts to the next contest on the card — The Allodium Handicap, scheduled for 03:00 PM, as the Kolkata Summer Meeting continues to build momentum.

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