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Asian Racing Report chief journalist David Morgan joins editor Michael Cox to answer the key questions relating to the nine Japanese-trained horses that will contest Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita this weekend. 

Andrew Le Jeune and Michael Cox bring you the latest in Asian racing news including a mea culpa from Michael, who was "wrong about every prediction" he made regarding the Cox Plate.  
ON THIS WEEK'S PODCAST:  "Tough" Romantic Warrior wins the Cox Plate. Reaction (0.00),  Which overseas race will owner Peter Lau target with Romantic Warrior (1.58), "1.55.2!" the time that stunned world racing, but can you compare turf times between jurisdictions? (5.22), Possible HKIR contenders behind Equinox (8.41), Michael pays tribute to "a true sportsman" Howard Liang, who died this week aged 68 (9.47), Breeders' Cup prediction, which Japanese runner is the most likely winner? (13.30).  

On July 29, Vincent Ho was in a Tokyo hospital bed with a broken back, collapsed lung and fractured rib. 34 days later he was riding in a race at Sha Tin. What makes jockeys want to do what they do and go to such great lengths to ride? 

Hong Kong-based jockey Harry Bentley is a young veteran of the sport. At just 31 he has ridden in England, Ireland, America, the Middle East and now Hong Kong. 
Bentley tells us what makes Hong Kong racing unique, what jockey critics might miss and he reflects on his six championships in Qatar. 

Can Zac Purton better his record-breaking 2022-23 campaign? Who, if anybody, is a threat to his crown? Which jockey is ready to take the next step? Host Andrew Le Jeune and ARR Editor Michael Cox tell you what to expect for the upcoming racing season in the second part of our season preview.
Check out the pre-season update on Vincent Ho's injury in this story from Michael Cox https://asianracingreport.com/vincent-ho-locks-in-return-date-with-future-star/
SOUND ENGINEER: Peter Scherr. 

On the Asian Racing Report Podcast's Hong Kong racing 2023-24 season preview Andrew Le Jeune and Editor Michael Cox talk about the real stars of the show, the horses. We chat about the biggest stars including Golden Sixty, Romantic Warrior and Lucky Sweynesse. Also, who does champion jockey Zac Purton choose to ride: Beauty Eternal or California Spangle?
Check out David Morgan's story on Manfred Man, trainer of Lucky Sweynesse, written just before he was granted a one-year extension. 
https://asianracingreport.com/manfred-man-has-a-star-on-his-hands-but-the-clock-is-ticking-out/
SOUND ENGINEER: Peter Scherr.