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Racing has been held in Hong Kong since the 1800s and it is unequivocally the number sport in town. There are 88 meetings a season hosted across two venues in Sha Tin and Happy Valley with billions of dollars bet every week. It is considered the toughest jurisdiction in the world.
Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after Ka Ying Rising’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize win last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Horse of Year debate rages, but Ka Ying Rising stands out over Romantic Warrior

Superstar jockeys Zac Purton and James McDonald go head to head to state their cases for their respective champion gallopers.

Sky Jewellery and Raging Blizzard leading lights as Size eyes Group Three double

Fownes reclaims championship lead as Purton is made to wait for 2,000

Zac Purton

Zac attack: Purton has 8 chances to make history as race to 2,000 resumes

Australian jockey heads in to Wednesday night at Happy Valley needing just two more wins to hit magic career milestone.

Zac Purton returns following the win of Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Hewitson and championship-leading trainer Shum combine at Happy Valley

South African jockey and local handler partner with Happy Shooter, Fantastic Fun and Winning Champion.

Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni eyes Group Three double on the exciting Sky Jewellery and Crimson Flash

The Sardinian jockey will have top claims in Sunday’s Sha Tin features aboard John Size’s progressive galloper and an in-form sprinter.

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Jamie Richards

Richards awaits return of La Forza as he looks to maintain hot form

New Zealand trainer hopes to continue super run following seven winners from last 10 meetings, including doubles at both courses.

La Forza, ridden by Zac Purton, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Shum doubles up to eke out championship lead as Hayes keeps slim hopes alive

Alexis Badel also secures a brace on another competitive day of action at Sha Tin.

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Purton on edge of history as Sha Tin treble brings him to within 2 of 2,000

The champion jockey salutes on Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay and Packing King to continue his march.

James McDonald

Warrior claims Triple Crown redemption in Champions & Chater, history for McDonald

Hometown hero adds string to bow while taking Group One tally up to 15, while jockey James McDonald goes back to back.

Romantic Warrior and James McDonald return after winning the Group One Champions & Chater Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan
James McDonald

‘Amazing’ Romantic Warrior battles way to Triple Crown and Hong Kong immortality

Hong Kong’s champion galloper makes light work of his rivals to bag his 15th Group One success on Sunday.

Jockey James McDonald salutes the crowd after guiding Romantic Warrior to victory in the Champions & Chater Cup. Photo: Dickson Lee
Zac Purton

Race to 2,000: Purton hailed ‘best in the world’ as magic milestone nears

Australian jockey rides Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay and Packing King to victory in his first three races at Sha Tin, now on 1,998 Hong Kong wins.

David Hayes

Hayes turns to three-year-olds in bid to keep in touch with title leaders

Australian trainer fancies My Mars and Happy Promise as the best of his Sha Tin runners as he looks to strike back in premiership race.

Hugh Bowman

Bowman backs Rousham Park to deliver bold performance in Champions & Chater

Australian ace has high hopes for overseas raider in his clash with Romantic Warrior in Hong Kong’s final Group One of the season.

Rousham Park gallops on the Sha Tin dirt earlier this week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
James McDonald

McDonald eyes back-to-back Triple Crowns as Warrior seeks to claim first title

World’s best jockey aims to add missing achievement to hometown hero’s résumé at Sha Tin.

Romantic Warrior and James McDonald return after winning the Group One QEII Cup at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang
Zac Purton

The road to 2,000 wins: champion jockey Purton’s journey to greatness

As the superstar Australian approaches a historic milestone, the SCMP takes a look back at his rise in Hong Kong.

Zac Purton

Romantic Warrior not for catching but Champions & Chater king Cruz up for fight

Holding a record seven wins in the race, the legendary trainer saddles Gentlemen Legacy in a bid for number eight on Sunday.

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Caspar Fownes

Fownes strikes back in trainers’ championship with double at Happy Valley

Trainer ends quiet patch of three winless meetings to secure brace with Brazilian jockey at city circuit.

Caspar Fownes and Joao Moreira celebrate the win of The Heir at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Eustace

Chau looks to extend Tony Cruz Award lead with strong book at Happy Valley

Local jockey has tallied 37 winners for the term and currently sits fourth in the championship.

David Hall

Hall seeks back-to-back wins as Geneva steps up in grade at Happy Valley

Impressive last start winner goes for two on the bounce when racing at city circuit for the first time.

Frankie Lor

Lor mulling change of tactics with Numbers for Champions and Chater test

His stable star tackles the likes of Romantic Warrior, Deep Monster and Rousham Park in the city’s final Group One of the season.

Frankie Lor celebrates a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Yuen and Lor post doubles as Japanese raiders arrive for Champions & Chater

There was also success abroad for Ethan Brown, who secured Group Three glory at Doomben on Saturday.

Nichola Yuen and Frankie Lor celebrate their doubles. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Patience pays off for Richards after a double with Lahore and Romantic Fantasy

Kiwi trainer thrilled following a brace that included a breakthrough victory and 830-day drought breaker.

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Lui slams home brilliant Sha Tin treble as competitive championship rages on

The 2023-24 champion trainer moves to within four winners of the leader Danny Shum Chap-shing after another stellar day.

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Orman and So combine with three solid chances at Sha Tin, headlined by Perfectday

Mabubu and Always Fluke complete the trio of runners for Australian jockey and local trainer.

James Orman and Chris So celebrate a win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Frankie Lor

Lor ‘lucky’ to have Joao Moreira aboard Everyone’s Star at Sha Tin

Local trainer thrilled to have the services of Brazilian jockey as five-year-old seeks second career win in the Class Three Siu Ma Shan Handicap (1,400m).

Frankie Lor and Joao Moreira celebrate the win of Everyone’s Star at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Happy Valley set to provide trainers’ championship with its decisive swing

Hunting for his first title, the top trainer has dominated the city circuit of late to put his head in front.

Zac Purton

Purton eyes Group One glory in Australia ahead of ride on Romantic Thor in Champions and Chater

Hong Kong’s most decorated jockey returns to Queensland on Friday ahead of the Doomben 10,000 before turning attention to the final feature for the season.

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