Badel seeks Hong Kong Classic Cup repeat
Chasing successive wins in Sunday’s (27 February) HKD$12 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin, Alexis Badel has armed himself with the ride...
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Emperor leads one-two for Whyte in Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup
The inexorable rise of Douglas Whyte among Hong Kong’s training ranks encompassed yet another milestone at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 20 February) as jockey...
Will Power on turf mission in Thursday’s Chinese New Year Cup
Douglas Whyte hopes the timing is right with Will Power when his dirt specialist makes the switch for turf riches in Thursday’s (3 February) HKD$3.15...
Forte for Hayes at Happy Valley, Purton reunites with Maldives
David Hayes is counting on improvement and versatility when Forte steps out second-up for the stable in Wednesday’s (26 January) Class 4 Hatton Handicap (1000m)...
Stronger delivers Douglas Whyte’s first Group 1 as trainer
Revered as the most successful rider in Hong Kong racing history with 13 jockeys’ championships and a record 1,813 wins, Douglas Whyte forged new territory...
David Hayes hopes Super Wealthy can shine in Centenary Sprint Cup
Super Wealthy steps into the unknown this Sunday (23 January) at Sha Tin when the five-time winning six-year-old gets his initial experience of the Group...
Caspar Fownes, Joao Moreira claim Group 3 January Cup with Zebrowski
The Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) at Sha Tin on 1 May has emerged as a long-range target for Zebrowski following the...
Douglas Whyte lauds Blake Shinn as the Australian lands Sha Tin treble
Douglas Whyte paid Blake Shinn the ultimate compliment after the Australian closed a spectacular December with victory aboard Will Power in the Class 1 Fo...
Zac Purton breaks Douglas Whyte’s prizemoney record ahead of IJC defence
Zac Purton has overtaken Douglas Whyte’s all-time Hong Kong prizemoney record by posting a double as the perfect prelude to his title defence of the...
Hewitson eager to make quick impression ahead of IJC
Equipped with six rides at Sha Tin on Sunday (28 November), Lyle Hewitson is eager make a swift impression on his return to Hong Kong...
Whyte, Chau claim Happy Valley feature with tactical brilliance
In the latest measure of Jerry Chau’s irresistible emergence, Douglas Whyte lavished praise on his protégé after the rising star of Hong Kong’s jockey ranks...
Millard mulls overseas options with Silver Fig
Tony Millard is considering possible long-range international targets with Silver Fig after the talented grey laid waste to quality opposition in the Class 2 Tsuen...
Teetan excited by Hongkong Great
Intent on regaining momentum after a mid-week mishap, Karis Teetan is confident Hongkong Great can overcome distance concerns by imposing his quality on Class 2...
Jerry Chau graduates in style, clinches 70th victory
Marking the end of a decorated apprenticeship in emphatic style, Jerry Chau intends to capitalise on his status as the second-fastest rider to make the...
Vincent Ho eyes 400th win milestone as Stronger returns
One win shy of 400 Hong Kong victories, Vincent Ho is optimistic Stronger can replicate his explosive first-up deeds from last season by eclipsing class...
Happy reunion as old allies seek Group 3 National Day Cup glory
Reuniting with old ally Super Wealthy (113lb) for the first time in close to a year, the in-form Alexis Badel is putting his faith in...
Buddies surges to Group 3 Celebration Cup success
Undaunted by an uninspiring form line, Tony Cruz was left to exult after enigmatic galloper Buddies thwarted the hopes of better credentialled rivals by claiming...
Joao Moreira believes Sky Darci is primed for strong return
Joao Moreira has unshakeable faith in Sky Darci’s ability to cope with various contingencies as the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner resumes in the...
Chau has graduation in his sights, takes five rides at the Valley
Closing in on that apprenticeship-ending victory, jockey Jerry Chau heads into Wednesday’s (22 September) eight-race fixture at Happy Valley only two wins away from his...
Shum steams to championship lead with Sha Tin double
Danny Shum hopes to maintain a blistering start to the 2021/22 season, ultimately hopeful of a first Hong Kong trainers’ championship after displacing David Hayes...
Wellington hits Hong Kong Sprint trail
After a superb first full-season in Hong Kong which encompassed Group 1 glory, jockey Alexis Badel is brimming with excitement ahead of Wellington’s return after...
Panfield returns in style ahead of HKIR assignment
Armed with options heading towards LONGINES Hong Kong International Raceday in December, Tony Millard will adopt a flexible approach with Panfield after the star stayer’s...
Purton closes in on 1,300-win milestone
Poised to become only the second jockey in Hong Kong racing history to reach 1,300 wins, Zac Purton refuses to rule out a tilt at...
Whyte confident progressive trend can continue
Driven by a signature desire to excel, Douglas Whyte is contemplating a career-high of 50 winners for the season after opening the 2021/22 term with...
Harry Bentley lands early strike at Happy Valley opener
Demonstrating the benefits of an exhaustive three-month stint at the end of last season, Harry Bentley put hard-won lessons into immediate effect with victory on...