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Happy Lucky Dragon Win Michael Cox

Happy Valley’s racetrack might not be ‘cursed’, but it’s got a crazy history

17 Nov 2016 - 8:21pm

Happy Lucky Dragon Win Michael Cox

The Alfonso is good for Hong Kong racing’s diversity; the same rich guys winning over and over again isn’t

8 Nov 2016 - 9:14am

Happy Lucky Dragon Win Michael Cox

Game-changing and globetrotting: How Derby dud Rich Tapestry did Hong Kong proud

27 Oct 2016 - 1:22pm

Happy Lucky Dragon Win Michael Cox

Five things Happy Lucky Dragon Win thinks about Hong Kong racing this week

27 Oct 2016 - 9:28am

On The Rails Alan Aitken

Amid all the injuries, Jockey Club should roll the dice with an up-and-coming rider

15 Nov 2016 - 9:46pm

On The Rails Alan Aitken

Chaos theory: would Eastern Express have won the Ladies’ Purse if Helene Paragon wasn’t there?

8 Nov 2016 - 11:11pm

On The Rails Alan Aitken

On The Rails: Showcasing Hong Kong racing more important than rushing back for a dirt meeting

2 Nov 2016 - 12:03pm

On The Rails Alan Aitken

Why local sprinter-milers are set to shine again at Hong Kong International Races

26 Oct 2016 - 9:19am

More on Happy Lucky Dragon Win

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Happy Valley’s racetrack might not be ‘cursed’, but it’s got a crazy history

17 Nov, 8:21pm

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The Alfonso is good for Hong Kong racing’s diversity; the same rich guys winning over and over again isn’t

8 Nov, 9:14am

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Game-changing and globetrotting: How Derby dud Rich Tapestry did Hong Kong proud

27 Oct, 1:22pm

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Five things Happy Lucky Dragon Win thinks about Hong Kong racing this week

27 Oct, 9:28am

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A tour of the Hong Kong Jockey Club's new training centre in China, through the selfies of trainer Dennis Yip

14 Oct, 11:22am

More on Joao Moreira

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Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes in Class Five is a winning combination at Happy Valley

21 Nov, 7:18pm

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Joao Moreira’s the man when it comes to the Jockey Challenge

19 Nov, 8:37pm

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Owner Larry Yung has all points of the compass covered, but Joao Moreira says his horses are heading up

11 Nov, 9:53pm

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Joao Moreira is the man to follow if you want a slice of the HK$17.6 million Triple Trio jackpot at Sha Tin

10 Nov, 8:04pm

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Joao Moreira is the Class Five king – he gets the best out of Hong Kong’s worst horses

7 Nov, 10:05am

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Joao Moreira says “great chances” the reason he’s riding nine of John Size’s runners at Sha Tin

5 Nov, 8:23pm

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It’s Heartbreak City for Joao Moreira in Melbourne Cup but show of sportsmanship wins out

2 Nov, 9:27am

More on John Size

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Jockey Brett Prebble adds Eastern Express to already impressive feature race rides

16 Nov, 10:46pm

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High five for Joao Moreira, including a double for champion trainer John Size

12 Nov, 11:07pm

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Tough to stop Eastern Express in the Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse at Sha Tin

5 Nov, 8:31pm

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John Size to welcome handicapper’s wrath if Eastern Express successful in Ladies’ Purse

4 Nov, 11:08pm

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Trust John Size and Joao Moreira to give you a slice of Sunday’s HK$11.5 million Triple Trio jackpot

3 Nov, 8:31pm

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The smart D B Pin can help kick John Size’s title defence into gear at Happy Valley

24 Oct, 7:18pm

Joao Moreira and Sweet Bean are shooting for a third win from his past four starts at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes in Class Five is a winning combination at Happy Valley

A couple of the most profitable early season plays for punters have been backing Joao Moreira in Class Five and when he is on Caspar Fownes-trained runners.

21 Nov 2016 - 7:18pm More on Joao Moreira

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Brett Prebble and Jumbo Luck return to scale after winning on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Black book: Money Boy and Jumbo Luck can pay their way this season

21 Nov 2016 - 7:18pm

Beauty Only (right) wins the Jockey Club Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The ‘Beast from the East’ is back – and John Moore confirms Able Friend will compete in the Hong Kong Mile

21 Nov 2016 - 12:00am

Look out Hong Kong – Japanese superstar Maurice is coming. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Locals need to lift or the foreign invasion will reign supreme at the Hong Kong International Races

21 Nov 2016 - 12:12am

Nash Rawiller and Dennis Yip return to the winner’s circle with Secret Weapon, who ran a slick time in the Group Two Jockey Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Dennis Yip unleashes his Secret Weapon, flashing home to win Jockey Club Cup at Sha Tin

21 Nov 2016 - 12:08am

Hugh Bowman guides Not Listenin’tome to victory in the Jockey Club Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Not Listenin’tome shocks rivals in Jockey Club Sprint thanks to a gun ride from Hugh Bowman

20 Nov 2016 - 11:24pm

Zac Purton (Simply Invincible) looks back to see Matthew Chadwick and Pakistan Star finish second. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Boom horses prove their own worst enemies as Pakistan Star and Mr Stunning go under

20 Nov 2016 - 11:25pm

Race 9, Designs On Rome, ridden by Karis Teetan, won the Oriental Watch 55TH Anniversary Sha Tin Trophy(Hong Kong Group 2, 1600m) at Sha Tin on 23OCT16.

Karis Teetan hopes to deliver his second Group race win of the weekend in Jockey Club Cup

19 Nov 2016 - 6:08pm

Neil Callan celebrates aboard Blazing Speed after winning the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Don’t write off Blazing Speed in Jockey Club Cup, warns Neil Callan

20 Nov 2016 - 12:27am

Zac Purton guides Aerovelocity to victory in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Star sprinter Aerovelocity set to bounce back in the Group Two Jockey Club Sprint at Sha Tin

19 Nov 2016 - 8:35pm

Joao Moreira is favourite for Sunday’s Jockey Challenge. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira’s the man when it comes to the Jockey Challenge

19 Nov 2016 - 8:37pm

Neil Callan shows Blazing Speed some affection after winning the Group One Champions & Chater Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Blazing Speed has the runs on the board to show he can prevail in Jockey Club Cup at Sha Tin

19 Nov 2016 - 8:40pm

Damian Lane is returning to Hong Kong to help boost jockey numbers. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Damian Lane to join Hong Kong’s jockey ranks as Chad Schofield cops one-month suspension

18 Nov 2016 - 11:07pm

Happy Valley in 1995. Photo: SCMP

Happy Valley’s racetrack might not be ‘cursed’, but it’s got a crazy history

17 Nov 2016 - 8:21pm

Zac Purton partners Beauty Only in a recent barrier trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong’s top miler Beauty Only can show his best, says jockey Zac Purton

17 Nov 2016 - 10:31pm

Matthew Chadwick wins aboard Pakistan Star. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Rising stars Pakistan Star and Mr Stunning to create their own headlines at Sha Tin

17 Nov 2016 - 9:54pm

Matthew Chadwick hits the turf at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Why Hong Kong racing fans are beginning to think Happy Valley track is cursed

17 Nov 2016 - 12:53pm

Maurice ridden by Ryan Moore won the 2015 Hong Kong Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Champion jockey Ryan Moore lands plum Maurice Hong Kong Cup ride

16 Nov 2016 - 10:46pm

Eastern Express won for Karis Teetan last time out but the ride has gone to Brett Prebble now. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Jockey Brett Prebble adds Eastern Express to already impressive feature race rides

16 Nov 2016 - 10:46pm

Race 8, Rapper Dragon, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the Lion Rock Trophy(HK Group 3, 1600m) at Sha Tin. 29MAY16

Foot problem forces John Moore’s Rapper Dragon to miss Hong Kong International Races

15 Nov 2016 - 11:22pm

Umberto Rispolo and Jack Wong hit the turf in a nasty fall at Happy Valley last week.

Amid all the injuries, Jockey Club should roll the dice with an up-and-coming rider

15 Nov 2016 - 9:46pm

Opie Bosson gives the thumbs up after winning aboard Rapid Triumph. Photos: Kenneth Chan

New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson hoping to end his Hong Kong stint with a winner

15 Nov 2016 - 8:07pm

Green Dispatch (left) wins at Sha Tin last start. Photo: Kenneth Chan

The right barrier can help Danny Shum’s Green Dispatch land back-to-back victories

15 Nov 2016 - 8:23pm

Christophe Soumillon guides Giant Treasure to victory in the Group One Stewards' Cup in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Christophe Soumillon can get the best out of Giant Treasure, says trainer Richard Gibson

14 Nov 2016 - 11:08pm

D B Pin wins the voided race at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The records say D B Pin didn’t run, but don’t forget his ‘Rakegate’ performance

14 Nov 2016 - 10:46pm

Seasons Bloom (centre) wins a recent barrier trial. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Black book: Danny Shum’s Seasons Bloom very unlucky in Hong Kong debut

14 Nov 2016 - 10:46pm

Joao Moreira screams in delight as Racing Supernova wins the Panasonic Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chris So’s Racing Supernova proves he’s no one-trick pony, sprinting away with the Panasonic Cup

12 Nov 2016 - 11:08pm

Nash Rawiller and Water Diviner (left) edge out Joao Moreira and Fortune Bo Bo (right) in a tight finish. Photos: Kenneth Chan

In a driving finish, what makes the difference? It can be technique, strength or just plain old luck

14 Nov 2016 - 2:11pm

Michael Chang (left) and Olivier Doleuze celebrate Equity Doctine’s victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Olivier Doleuze fights off ‘the Moreira effect’ to land a winner for good friend Michael Chang

14 Nov 2016 - 1:58pm