Chantal Sutherland is likely to set heartbeats racing when the glamorous Canadian rider and model arrives for international week. The Jockey Club is holding a contest to see who can come up with the best Chinese translation for the Sutherland's name.
The Cathay Pacific (SEHK: 0293) Hong Kong International Races are likely to be the strongest ever. The 1200m sprint boasts nine runners with a Group 1 win to their credit, including Australia's Apache Cat with eight Group 1 wins.
The foreign invaders begin arriving this week for the international races, to be held on December 13. Alan Aitken also previews racing today at Sha Tin. AUDIO AFTER THE JUMP