Greetings from Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong, where this afternoon (local time) a 10-race program is highlighted by three Group 1 races led by the $3 million Queen Elizabeth II Cup at 1 1-4 miles on turf.

The race drew a field of eight led by Ping Hai Star, the winner of the Hong Kong Derby on March 18; the local stakes winners Time Warp and Pakistan Star and the Japanese shippers Al Ain and Danburite.

The progam begins at 12:45 a.m., Eastern. The Group 1 Champions Mile has a post time of 3:20, Eastern, or 12:20 a.m. Pacific. The Group 1 Chairman Sprint Prize has a post time of 1 a.m., Pacific, followed by the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at 1:40 a.m., Pacific.