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Caspar Fownes

Legacy grows as Caspar Fownes nets 1,100 Hong Kong wins

The Fownes name has been synonymous with Hong Kong racing across the past 40-plus years and Caspar added another impressive feat at Happy Valley.
Straight Arron

Fownes keen to establish Straight Arron’s standing on international stage

Caspar Fownes is hopeful Straight Arron can prove his wares against elite opposition in the Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m) at Meydan.
Blake Shinn

Fownes hopes Shinn can draw positive response from Elliptical

Caspar Fownes will unleash a double-pronged attack on Sunday’s HK$13 million feature as a quartet of international jockeys descend on Sha Tin.

Caspar Fownes seeks more Group 3 Centenary Vase success

Caspar Fownes will chase a third consecutive Group 3 Centenary Vase triumph when he saddles last year’s winner Senor Toba and talented Straight Arron.

Fownes, Ho and Purton post Happy Valley doubles

Caspar Fownes extended a strong season with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to underpin his reputation as the ‘King of The Valley’.

Vincent Ho chases pre-Christmas success at Sha Tin

Vincent Ho hopes Joyful Hunter and The Heir can add further lustre to an unforgettable December at Sha Tin on Saturday afternoon.

Caspar Fownes debuts Hong Kong Derby hopeful

Plotting a third Hong Kong Derby (2000m) conquest, Caspar Fownes will unveil Classics contender Awesome Fluke at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Straight Arron’s Jockey Club Cup triumph justifies Fownes’ faith

Straight Arron has continued a building advance towards the HK$36 million Hong Kong Cup (2000m) next month with victory in the Group 2 Jockey Club...

Caspar Fownes has high hopes as competition heats up

Caspar Fownes is Happy Valley’s leading all-time trainer and this Sunday he’s assembled a formidable hand for a rare afternoon fixture at the city circuit.

Fownes seeks to maintain impetus with Dancing Code

Caspar Fownes hopes to build on impressive early-season momentum when Dancing Code lines up at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon.

Hugh Bowman craves more success with Caspar Fownes

Hugh Bowman hopes to successfully harness Caspar Fownes’ powerful start to the season when the pair combines at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

Ng, Fownes, Bowman and Purton share Happy Valley spotlight

Keen to build on a strong debut season, Pierre Ng notched his first double of the 2023/24 campaign at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

Fownes has high hopes for Straight Arron ahead of Sha Tin return

Caspar Fownes hopes Straight Arron can lay the foundations for a bountiful campaign when the emerging staying star returns at Sha Tin on Sunday.

De Melo, Atzeni pounce with Happy Valley wins

In a remarkable display of first-time victories, Keagan De Melo and Andrea Atzeni celebrated significant breakthroughs at Happy Valley's season-opening fixture.

Caspar Fownes seeks supremacy at Happy Valley

Caspar Fownes is aiming to reaffirm his status as Hong Kong’s longtime “King of the Valley” ahead of Happy Valley’s final fixture on Wednesday night.

Packing Hurricane’s out to take Happy Valley by storm

Improving stayer Packing Hurricane shoots for a fourth consecutive win when he lines up in Wednesday evening’s Class 3 Aster Handicap (2200m) at Happy Valley.

Straight Arron confirms elite potential with Group 3 triumph

Caspar Fownes has outlined an ambitious programme for the exciting Straight Arron after his tough Group 3 victory at Sha Tin

Ellis Wong prepares for Hong Kong debut

Ellis Wong, the newest apprentice jockey to join Hong Kong’s riding roster, was introduced to local media at a press conference on Friday morning.

Fownes chases successive Queen Mother Memorial Cup with trio

Caspar Fownes will unleash a formidable armada of runners on the Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Straight Arron avenges Hong Kong Derby defeat with stunning win

Banishing memories of Hong Kong Derby (2000m) disappointment, Straight Arron will be given the chance to vindicate trainer Caspar Fownes’ lofty opinion.

Fownes dominates Happy Valley with four-timer

Revelling in his best haul of the season, Caspar Fownes posted a quartet at Happy Valley on Thursday night as he reaffirmed his status as...

Fownes hopeful Galaxy Witness can fire in Hong Kong Classic Cup

Teaming with Blake Shinn in pursuit of more elite race success, Caspar Fownes hopes Galaxy Witness can defy stamina concerns and return to winning company...

Nearly Fine snares fourth Million Challenge win for Fownes

Revered as the King of The Valley, Caspar Fownes added further lustre to an imposing city circuit record when Nearly Fine delivered the trainer’s fourth...

Senor Toba too strong for Group 3 Centenary Vase foes

Senor Toba landed a plucky victory in the HK$3.9 million Group 3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin under Hugh Bowman for trainer Caspar...
Romantic Warrior

James McDonald upbeat over Romantic Warrior assignment

James McDonald has telling faith in Romantic Warrior as the mercurial talent resumes in the HKD$5 million Group 2 BOCHK Jockey Club Cup (2000m) at...