Tom Biddington

Tom Biddington joined the Post in 2016 after a decade in Australia working for the Adelaide Advertiser, the NT News, Shepparton News, Cricket Victoria and Racing.com.
Tom Biddington
Tom Biddington joined the Post in 2016 after a decade in Australia working for the Adelaide Advertiser, the NT News, Shepparton News, Cricket Victoria and Racing.com.

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Hugh Bowman’s beauty – assessing the Hong Kong Derby rides

Grizzled punters are happy to pot jockeys after doing their dough – but do they deserve it?

18 Mar 2019 - 7:58PM
Hugh Bowman’s beauty – assessing the Hong Kong Derby rides

Grizzled punters are happy to pot jockeys after doing their dough – but do they deserve it?

Frankie Lor creates history as Furore captures Hong Kong Derby: ‘it’s a dream come true’

The second-season sensation becomes the first Chinese trainer to win the HK$18 million contest since Brian Kan in 2001

17 Mar 2019 - 10:47PM
Frankie Lor creates history as Furore captures Hong Kong Derby: ‘it’s a dream come true’

The second-season sensation becomes the first Chinese trainer to win the HK$18 million contest since Brian Kan in 2001

John Size v Frankie Lor – master and apprentice dominate the Hong Kong Derby

Not only are they two of the best trainers at Sha Tin, they share a special relationship and saddle up half the field in Sunday’s HK$18 million feature

16 Mar 2019 - 10:51PM
John Size v Frankie Lor – master and apprentice dominate the Hong Kong Derby

Not only are they two of the best trainers at Sha Tin, they share a special relationship and saddle up half the field in Sunday’s HK$18 million feature

Jockey Club owners splash HK$116.2 million at Hong Kong International Sale

Two lots share top billing at HK$7 million, with 27 lots going under the hammer at an average of HK$4.3 million.

16 Mar 2019 - 2:35AM
Jockey Club owners splash HK$116.2 million at Hong Kong International Sale

Two lots share top billing at HK$7 million, with 27 lots going under the hammer at an average of HK$4.3 million.

Happy Valley specialist? Perception is reality for Neil Callan

The Irishman consistently gets better books of rides at the city track – why?

15 Mar 2019 - 10:54AM
Happy Valley specialist? Perception is reality for Neil Callan

The Irishman consistently gets better books of rides at the city track – why?

Fat Turtle ensures Frankie Lor is not Frustrated ahead of Hong Kong Derby

The star trainer collects a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, calming any nerves ahead of the big day

14 Mar 2019 - 7:27AM
Fat Turtle ensures Frankie Lor is not Frustrated ahead of Hong Kong Derby

The star trainer collects a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, calming any nerves ahead of the big day

Hong Kong Derby favourite in doubt? Concerns over Waikuku’s health

The preparation of John Size’s star four-year-old hits a bump in the build up to the HK$18 million feature

13 Mar 2019 - 5:35PM
Hong Kong Derby favourite in doubt? Concerns over Waikuku’s health

The preparation of John Size’s star four-year-old hits a bump in the build up to the HK$18 million feature

Donnie Yen is a Hollywood superstar, but he is in awe of Hong Kong’s top jockeys

The martial arts legend rides horses in lots of his movies, so he has a serious respect for what they go through on race day

13 Mar 2019 - 11:11PM
Donnie Yen is a Hollywood superstar, but he is in awe of Hong Kong’s top jockeys

The martial arts legend rides horses in lots of his movies, so he has a serious respect for what they go through on race day

Dubai World Cup night: four Hong Kong horses to fly the Bauhinia flag

Wishful Thinker, Gold Mount and Fight Hero will join Southern Legend at Meydan after receiving late invites to the big event

12 Mar 2019 - 10:54PM
Dubai World Cup night: four Hong Kong horses to fly the Bauhinia flag

Wishful Thinker, Gold Mount and Fight Hero will join Southern Legend at Meydan after receiving late invites to the big event

Hong Kong International Sale: ‘this is the best bunch of horses’ ever assembled

On Friday night, 30 unraced gallopers sourced from around the globe go under the hammer at Sha Tin

11 Mar 2019 - 11:00PM
Hong Kong International Sale: ‘this is the best bunch of horses’ ever assembled

On Friday night, 30 unraced gallopers sourced from around the globe go under the hammer at Sha Tin

Opinion | Martin Harley, Alberto Sanna and Ben So show what they can do with limited opportunities

Owners only want those at the top of the championship riding their horses, but the lesser lights prove they can shine when given a chance

7 Mar 2019 - 6:39PM
Martin Harley, Alberto Sanna and Ben So show what they can do with limited opportunities

Owners only want those at the top of the championship riding their horses, but the lesser lights prove they can shine when given a chance

Major breakthrough in Australia’s quarantine stand-off with Hong Kong

After an 18-month deadlock, horses will be able to travel between the two countries once again after agreeing to interim measures

7 Mar 2019 - 10:07PM
Major breakthrough in Australia’s quarantine stand-off with Hong Kong

After an 18-month deadlock, horses will be able to travel between the two countries once again after agreeing to interim measures

Martin Harley revs his engine and shows he belongs with a shock Happy Valley victory

The Irish jockey hopes to get more opportunities after lifting 87-1 shot High Five home on Wednesday night

7 Mar 2019 - 2:47AM
Martin Harley revs his engine and shows he belongs with a shock Happy Valley victory

The Irish jockey hopes to get more opportunities after lifting 87-1 shot High Five home on Wednesday night

Hong Kong Derby: John Size selects the pick of his four runners as field is finalised

The master trainer saddles up Waikuku, Enrichment, Red Warrior and Mr So And So, while Frankie Lor’s big three also take their spot in the HK$18 million feature

6 Mar 2019 - 10:31PM
Hong Kong Derby: John Size selects the pick of his four runners as field is finalised

The master trainer saddles up Waikuku, Enrichment, Red Warrior and Mr So And So, while Frankie Lor’s big three also take their spot in the HK$18 million feature

Frankie Lor wins the services of Hong Kong’s newest apprentice Alfred Chan

The Jockey Club confirms the second-season trainer will mentor the 10-pound claimer

5 Mar 2019 - 4:41PM
Frankie Lor wins the services of Hong Kong’s newest apprentice Alfred Chan

The Jockey Club confirms the second-season trainer will mentor the 10-pound claimer

Tye Angland in talks with Jockey Club over securing financial future

The Australian confirms he is now a quadriplegic after horror fall and is in discussions with various stakeholders to help provide for the family’s long-term needs

5 Mar 2019 - 10:37PM
Tye Angland in talks with Jockey Club over securing financial future

The Australian confirms he is now a quadriplegic after horror fall and is in discussions with various stakeholders to help provide for the family’s long-term needs

Waikuku makes his mark, Callan Murray breaks through and Regan Bayliss knocked back

The Derby market takes shape, the South African salutes in Singapore while the Australian is told he has to remain in Hong Kong this weekend

4 Mar 2019 - 6:20PM
Waikuku makes his mark, Callan Murray breaks through and Regan Bayliss knocked back

The Derby market takes shape, the South African salutes in Singapore while the Australian is told he has to remain in Hong Kong this weekend

Frankie Lor races to his first 100 winners with a double at Sha Tin

The 53-year-old becomes one of the fastest to notch a century after Right Choice’s success on Saturday

2 Mar 2019 - 10:11PM
Frankie Lor races to his first 100 winners with a double at Sha Tin

The 53-year-old becomes one of the fastest to notch a century after Right Choice’s success on Saturday

Jockey Club rule change opens up more opportunities for owners
  • The rating needed for previously raced imports to qualify for Hong Kong is lowered from 70 to 68
1 Mar 2019 - 10:38PM
Jockey Club rule change opens up more opportunities for owners
  • The rating needed for previously raced imports to qualify for Hong Kong is lowered from 70 to 68
Horse racing on the Hong Kong harbourfront? It’s not happening

The concept of ‘City Racing’ around iconic global landmarks continues to get publicity, but it is unlikely to happen here

28 Feb 2019 - 8:15PM
Horse racing on the Hong Kong harbourfront? It’s not happening

The concept of ‘City Racing’ around iconic global landmarks continues to get publicity, but it is unlikely to happen here

Karis Teetan sets personal best with Happy Valley double

The Mauritian lands his 53rd and 54th winners of the season, smashing his previous mark of 52 with 39 meetings remaining

28 Feb 2019 - 6:06AM
Karis Teetan sets personal best with Happy Valley double

The Mauritian lands his 53rd and 54th winners of the season, smashing his previous mark of 52 with 39 meetings remaining

Zac Purton pockets almost HK$2 million in eight-day blitz

The Australian is riding in the form of his life, culminating in his six-win haul at Sha Tin on Sunday

25 Feb 2019 - 6:56PM
Zac Purton pockets almost HK$2 million in eight-day blitz

The Australian is riding in the form of his life, culminating in his six-win haul at Sha Tin on Sunday

Pakistan Star transferred out of Tony Cruz’s stable in shock move

Owner Kerm Din makes switch with the two-time Group One winner struggling to recapture his best form this campaign

25 Feb 2019 - 10:39PM
Pakistan Star transferred out of Tony Cruz’s stable in shock move

Owner Kerm Din makes switch with the two-time Group One winner struggling to recapture his best form this campaign

Conghua Racecourse gets rave reviews from jockeys: ‘the track was absolutely unbelievable’

The Jockey Club is ready for next month’s showcase meeting after Saturday’s full dress rehearsal

24 Feb 2019 - 10:22PM
Conghua Racecourse gets rave reviews from jockeys: ‘the track was absolutely unbelievable’

The Jockey Club is ready for next month’s showcase meeting after Saturday’s full dress rehearsal

Why the Jockey Club wants nothing to do with racing in Taiwan

After investing HK$3.7 billion in the Conghua Training Centre and fostering a working relationship with officials in the mainland, the last thing it wants to do is antagonise them

21 Feb 2019 - 6:55PM
Why the Jockey Club wants nothing to do with racing in Taiwan

After investing HK$3.7 billion in the Conghua Training Centre and fostering a working relationship with officials in the mainland, the last thing it wants to do is antagonise them

Hong Kong Mile runner Comin’ Through takes on the might of Godolphin in Dubai

After finishing back in the field behind Beauty Generation at Sha Tin in December, the gelding is looking to find form at Meydan

21 Feb 2019 - 11:37AM
Hong Kong Mile runner Comin’ Through takes on the might of Godolphin in Dubai

After finishing back in the field behind Beauty Generation at Sha Tin in December, the gelding is looking to find form at Meydan

Champion’s Way living up to his name with a striking Happy Valley victory

John Size’s three-year-old is raw, but he has truckloads of ability and remains undefeated after two starts

21 Feb 2019 - 12:22AM
Champion’s Way living up to his name with a striking Happy Valley victory

John Size’s three-year-old is raw, but he has truckloads of ability and remains undefeated after two starts

Hong Kong Derby remains wide open after Classic Cup shock

Mission Tycoon’s surprise victory combined with Waikuku’s impressive performance means the HK$18 million feature is still up for grabs

18 Feb 2019 - 6:45PM
Hong Kong Derby remains wide open after Classic Cup shock

Mission Tycoon’s surprise victory combined with Waikuku’s impressive performance means the HK$18 million feature is still up for grabs

Zac Purton and Frankie Lor put on a show at Sha Tin, continuing their superb feature-race form

The wins of Beauty Generation, Exultant and Mission Tycoon mean the pair have been involved in nine of the 10 ‘majors’ so far this season

17 Feb 2019 - 10:14PM
Zac Purton and Frankie Lor put on a show at Sha Tin, continuing their superb feature-race form

The wins of Beauty Generation, Exultant and Mission Tycoon mean the pair have been involved in nine of the 10 ‘majors’ so far this season

Beauty Generation dominates again: ‘it was game over after 50m’

John Moore’s superstar records his seventh straight win while collecting his sixth Group One as he cruises to victory in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup

17 Feb 2019 - 10:36PM
Beauty Generation dominates again: ‘it was game over after 50m’

John Moore’s superstar records his seventh straight win while collecting his sixth Group One as he cruises to victory in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup

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