Evaluating the Hong Kong Derby class of 2025

Welcome to the first episode of the new Idol Horse Podcast, "News Desk", where each week host Andrew Le Jeune will chat with Idol Horse journalists about the biggest stories in world racing. On this week's episode, Idol Horse journalists Michael Cox, Jack Dawling and Andrew Hawkins dissect Cap Ferrat's shock Hong Kong Derby win, evaluate the future prospects of Hong Kong's 4YO crop, turn an eye to the '26 Derby, and assess the growing prominence of PPGs in the Hong Kong bloodstock and ownership landscape. Plus, the latest on Broadsiding and Via Sistina. (00:00) - (00:00) - Chapter 2 (03:12) - My Wish ... Champions Mile or QEII Cup (06:13) - Future Prospects for Johannes Brahms (09:04) - Evaluating the Four-Year-Old Crop in Hong Kong (12:03) - Looking Ahead to the 2026 Classic Series (14:54) - Trends in Horse Purchases and Training in Hong Kong (18:04) - Local Trainers' Impact on the Derby Scene (21:02) - International Racing Insights and Upcoming Events