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Jay Rooney
Hong Kong
Senior Production Editor in Racing
Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.
Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.
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RacingLanguages Spoken:
English
Dennis Yip’s stable star could be set for September’s Sprinters Stakes, while Champions Mile runner-up will contest the final Group One of the season.
Local jockey boosts seasonal tally to 37 wins after guiding Jolly Jumper and Hong Kong debutant Effortless Win to victory.
Consistent sprinter claims Class Two feature after stablemate causes major upset at $158.35.
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Australian jockey is confident talented sprinter can repeat his last-start victory when he steps out again on Saturday.
British jockey is excited to ride boom three-year-old for the first time in Saturday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.
The six-time Group One hero is unlikely to race again this season as he undergoes further treatment on a capped elbow.
This season’s title battle looks set to eclipse Francis Lui’s dramatic last-gasp win two years ago.
Veteran handler remains in the title race after bagging a brace with progressive duo Turquoise Velocity and Baby Sakura.
Zac Purton, Danny Shum, David Hayes and John Size were among the top performers for a memorable month.
Champion sprinter’s figure of 128 is expected to increase in the wake of his dominant Chairman’s Sprint Prize success.
Officials hail city’s second-biggest race meeting of the year a big success, with betting turnover skyrocketing.
The world’s best sprinter dominated his rivals once again, breaking his own track record to make it 20 wins in a row.
Hong Kong’s two equine heroes will take centre stage on the city’s second-biggest race day, while there will also be plenty of excitement off the track.
Australian ace plans to stick to what suits John Size-trained gelding best as he takes on the world’s best sprinter again.
Connections of the two Hong Kong superstars are bullish about their claims in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize and QEII Cup respectively.
Australian jockey kicks off late-season contract with victory on his third ride, booting home heavily-backed galloper at city circuit.
Ricky Yiu’s pair will be under the scrutiny of veterinarians after pre-race inspections reveal capped elbows in one of their front legs.
Rain is tipped to hit the city in the second half of the week, but champion trainer is confident his superstar will handle it.
International contenders fly into city ahead of showpiece meeting, while trainer snatches back title advantage at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Champion jockey needs two wins from his strong book of Sunday rides to reach 100 for another term.
