Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.
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Tears flow for the former apprentice who died on Wednesday after being injured at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning
Tears flow for the former apprentice who died on Wednesday after being injured at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning
He might not have been named Horse of the Year but he is by far Hong Kong’s favourite galloper
He might not have been named Horse of the Year but he is by far Hong Kong’s favourite galloper
The Magic Man and Zac Purton have dominated the fixed-odds bet this season, winning a record number of times between them and 24 of the last 25
The Magic Man and Zac Purton have dominated the fixed-odds bet this season, winning a record number of times between them and 24 of the last 25
‘I still have in my memory when he launched like a ghost.’
‘I still have in my memory when he launched like a ghost.’
Pakistan Star is Hong Kong racing’s most popular horse but that doesn’t mean he should win Horse of the Year, says leading jockey
Pakistan Star is Hong Kong racing’s most popular horse but that doesn’t mean he should win Horse of the Year, says leading jockey
Some trainers have stayed on the fence in the battle between the two star jockeys but not the New Zealander
Some trainers have stayed on the fence in the battle between the two star jockeys but not the New Zealander
Kerm Din went to the Hong Kong International Sale again and came back with a son of Not A Single Doubt, who also has some quirky mannerisms
Kerm Din went to the Hong Kong International Sale again and came back with a son of Not A Single Doubt, who also has some quirky mannerisms
The Magic Man has dominated on the Sha Tin turf, and the Australian has equalled things out at Happy Valley but it is the dirt that has been the difference between the two
The Magic Man has dominated on the Sha Tin turf, and the Australian has equalled things out at Happy Valley but it is the dirt that has been the difference between the two
The trainer needs two winners from the final four meetings to ensure he retains his licence
The trainer needs two winners from the final four meetings to ensure he retains his licence
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