Golden Sixty, Hot King Prawn in eye-catching trial wins
Vincent Ho delivered a glowing and succinct assessment of Golden Sixty’s form after the Hong Kong champion posted another dashing trial victory at Sha Tin...
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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...
John Size trio limbers up with leisurely trials
Emerging sprinter Courier Wonder shrugged off the disappointment of a luckless first-up run by cruising through a 1050m trial at Sha Tin Friday morning (29...
Golden Sixty warms up on a huge morning of trials
Golden Sixty tuned-up with a rousing last-to-first effort in a barrier trial on the dirt at Sha Tin this morning (Tuesday, 19 October), sounding an...
Purton and Size join forces with Waikuku
Excited to partner Waikuku under race conditions for the first time, Zac Purton is optimistic John Size’s crack galloper can make a strong return when...
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...
Sprint sensation Courier Wonder tunes up
The unbeaten Courier Wonder is poised to make an eagerly awaited return to racing in next month’s Group 2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) on Sunday,...
Drops Of God return fuels Moreira optimism
Joao Moreira is confident Drops Of God, leading contender in the Class 3 Chinese Recreation Club Challenge Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday...
Golden Sixty named Horse of the Year at Hong Kong’s Champion Awards
Golden Sixty’s outstanding exploits during the 2020/21 season earned the multiple Group 1 victor the Hong Kong Horse of the Year award at a special...
Caspar Fownes claims Hong Kong trainers’ crown
Caspar Fownes has claimed victory in the gripping battle with John Size for the 2020/21 Hong Kong trainers’ championship after a pulsating final Sha Tin...
Douglas Whyte’s precise planning pays off with Mister Snowdon
Accustomed to the stratospheric heights of Hong Kong racing as a 13-time champion jockey, Douglas Whyte savoured one of his sweetest moments as a trainer...
John Size upbeat over Drops Of God, Blaze Warrior as championship hopes flicker
Conceding the 2020/21 Hong Kong trainers’ championship is clearly Caspar Fownes’ to lose, John Size is optimistic Drops Of God and Blaze Warrior can preserve...
Fownes, Size trade blows but Me Tsui takes Happy Valley honours
Caspar Fownes retains the upper hand in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship tussle with John Size after the two title contenders shared a win each...
The Rock for Schofield as Fownes readies nine for the Valley
After starring with five wins from 12 runners and a clean sweep of both Group 3s on Sunday afternoon (20 June) at Sha Tin, Caspar...
Caspar Fownes lands heavyweight blow in trainers’ championship tussle
In a phenomenal show of strength crowned by victories in the final two Group races of the Hong Kong season, Caspar Fownes has taken a...
Caspar Fownes unleashes huge team at Sha Tin as trainers’ championship battle intensifies
With the Hong Kong trainers’ championship hanging in the balance, Caspar Fownes is optimistic a star-studded arsenal – headed by BMW Hong Kong Derby winner...
Karis Teetan eager to add more gloss to another successful season
Entrenched in the top three behind Joao Moreira and Zac Purton in the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship, Karis Teetan hopes to bookend another productive season...
John Size closes gap on Caspar Fownes in trainers’ championship battle
The battle for the 2020/21 Hong Kong trainers’ championship appears destined for a cliffhanger finish after John Size ended an unlikely run of outs to...
Sha Tin double gives Caspar Fownes vital breathing space
Buoyed by a timely show of strength, Caspar Fownes is taking nothing for granted despite edging to a three-win lead over John Size in the...
Joao Moreira confident Drops Of God can take next step
In a season marked by the emergence of brilliant young talent, Joao Moreira is confident Drops Of God can continue his advance through the grades...
Noble Desire chases back-to-back wins at Happy Valley
Douglas Whyte hopes he has found the key to unlocking further success from Noble Desire as the gelding bids for back-to-back wins in the first...
Sky Darci snares Lion Rock Trophy Handicap in a thriller
Caspar Fownes regained the Hong Kong trainers’ championship lead and celebrated the successful race-track return of BMW Hong Kong Derby winner Sky Darci in one...
Courier Wonder impresses in the Group 3 Sha Tin Vase
Sprinting sensation Courier Wonder (118lb) extended his unbeaten record to five at Sha Tin yesterday afternoon (Sunday, 23 May) with an age and experience defying...
Courier Wonder signals exciting future for Hong Kong’s sprint ranks
Courier Wonder (118lb) is quickly evolving into one of Hong Kong’s sharpest sprinters and this Sunday (23 May) at Sha Tin the three-year-old will look...