Hong Kong Harry (Ire)

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Hong Kong Harry at Santa Anita last week.   Hong Kong Harry Returns A Winner In City Of Hope Prolific graded winner Hong Kong Harry (Ire) (Es Que Love {Ire}) returned to winning ways in Santa Anita's GII City of Hope Mile S. for trainer Phil D'Amato and owners Scott Anastasi, Jimmy Ukegawa and Tony Valazza at the end of September (video). It...

Recent Kempton Park maiden winner Hala Abrar (Ire) (Inns Of Court {Ire}) has been added as a wildcard to the upcoming Tattersalls August Sale, which will take place on Friday, Sept. 1. The filly will be consigned by Gay Kelleway's Queen Alexandra Stables as lot 282A on behalf of owner Ahmed Al Mutari. A half-sister to Group 3 runner-up and Group 2-placed Kidmenever (Ire) (Baltic King {GB}), Hala Abrar hails from the immediate family of G1 Sydney Cup winner Offer (Aus) (Redoute's Choice {Aus}) and last year's GII Del Mar...

Trainer Richard Fahey saddled his 3,000th winner when Hong Kong Harry (Ire) (Es Que Love {Ire}) saluted at Ayr on Tuesday evening. Fahey has trained over 150 winners a year for the past six seasons, with his best annual number equaling the then-record of 235 wins. The record has since been broken by Mark Johnston. Among the top horses to thrive at Musley Bank in North Yorkshire were outstanding miler Ribchester (Ire) (Iffraaj {GB}), Wootton Bassett (GB) (Iffraaj {GB}), Mayson (GB) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), and Gabrial (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire})....