The only major run on the NRA circuit is the Tokyo Daishoten run at Oi on Monday.

Charlie Appleby’s Opera Ballo and the Jamie Osborne-trained Heart Of Honor starred on a competitive card at Meydan on Friday afternoon.

A competitive cast features on Meydan’s ‘Festive Friday’ card, including Godolphin’s Nations Pride and Opera Ballo.

Connections of Romantic Warrior indicated no concerns with being drawn in barrier two as the stage was set for the HK$40 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (14 December).

British interest is prominent on Friday’s Dubai Racing Carnival undercard, with Charlie Fellowes and Dylan Cunha both fielding notable contenders as Meydan hosts a competitive evening of handicaps and juvenile talent.

The 45th running of the Japan Cup will be held on Sunday, 30th November and it is a 2,400m turf event at Tokyo Racecourse.

William Buick will return to Hong Kong at the end of a year of consistent top-level success as he attempts to tick off another major ambition.

Hong Kong fans will finally get the chance to see global superstar Romantic Warrior back on home soil on Sunday (23 November), almost a year after he last stepped out at Sha Tin.

The 42nd running of the Mile Championship will be held on Sunday, 23rd November and it is a 1,600m outer turf event at Kyoto Racecourse.

Top milers contest the Mile Championship run at Kyoto on Sunday.