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Race cards for Jan 3

Jan 3 Korea (Seoul) form analysis

Chief Star to keep shining

Chief Star - Chief Star (Choi Bum-hyun) landing the Listed NACF Chairman's Trophy to remain undefeated in her first three starts, establishing herself as one of the top juvenile prospects in South Korea. Now three, the filly will attempt to keep the charmed run going in the Class 4 (1,400m) in Seoul on Jan 3.

Photo by Korea Racing Authority
Chief Star - Chief Star (Choi Bum-hyun) landing the Listed NACF Chairman's Trophy to remain undefeated in her first three starts, establishing herself as one of the top juvenile prospects in South Korea. Now three, the filly will attempt to keep the charmed run going in the Class 4 (1,400m) in Seoul on Jan 3.

Photo by Korea Racing Authority

Jan 3 South Africa (Turffontein) preview

Calantha to lap up return to pet course and distance

Divine Dot in Geelong hot spot

The John McArdle-trained and homebred Divine Dot (Jett Stanley) recording an easy win on debut in a 2YO Maiden (1,200m) at Mornington on Dec 23.
The John McArdle-trained and homebred Divine Dot (Jett Stanley) recording an easy win on debut in a 2YO Maiden (1,200m) at Mornington on Dec 23.

Proposed 15-point scoring system set to alter badminton’s complexion

Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in action during her women's singles semi-final match against South Korea’s An Se-young at the BWF Badminton World Tour Finals in December 2025.
Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in action during her women's singles semi-final match against South Korea’s An Se-young at the BWF Badminton World Tour Finals in December 2025.

Los Angeles Lakers out to halt skid with Memphis Grizzlies in town for 2 NBA games

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic moves the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic moves the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

Ancestral Land hard to beat in King Khaled Uni

Ancestral Land (Joel Rosario) winning the Riyadh Dirt Sprint Qualifier (1,200m) at King Abdulaziz racecourse on Jan 25, 2025. He was then trained by Jimmy Jerkens and has since moved to trainer Sultan bin Jalal and will be ridden by Nawaf Almudiani in the King Khaled University Cup (1,400m) on Jan 3.
Ancestral Land (Joel Rosario) winning the Riyadh Dirt Sprint Qualifier (1,200m) at King Abdulaziz racecourse on Jan 25, 2025. He was then trained by Jimmy Jerkens and has since moved to trainer Sultan bin Jalal and will be ridden by Nawaf Almudiani in the King Khaled University Cup (1,400m) on Jan 3.

Jan 2 South Africa (Fairview/Greyville) preview

Well-performed Actor ready for winning turn

Struggling Sacramento Kings start new year with NBA visit from surging Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White defending Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin during the Celtics' 140-122 NBA win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Dec 26, 2025.
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White defending Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin during the Celtics' 140-122 NBA win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Dec 26, 2025.

WNBA, players association not close on CBA as deadline looms: Report

A WNBA logo is shown on the court before a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A WNBA logo is shown on the court before a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.