https://www.scmp.com/rss/521472/feed Ellis Wong Chi-wang is a professional jockey who commenced his overseas training in South Australia in 2019, where he achieved 88 wins. Returning to Hong Kong, he secured his first local victory aboard Storm Legend and later registered a significant career win with Kurpany. Wong is currently indentured to trainer Caspar Fownes. He has out-ridden his 7lb claim and holds 26 Hong Kong career wins. Wong is partnered with Magic Control. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Ellis Wong Chi-wang paid tribute to his boss Caspar Fownes, the Jockey Club’s Apprentice Jockeys’ School and his family after graduating to Hong Kong’s senior riding ranks with his 70th local win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old completed his apprenticeship with a last-gasp win on Lucky Generations in the Class Five Bowen Handicap (1,200m), lifting the Fownes-trained gelding to a short-head victory over champion jockey Zac Purton’s mount Oriental Surprise. A graduate of the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344647/ellis-wong-graduates-senior-riding-ranks-happy-valley-win-lucky-generations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344647/ellis-wong-graduates-senior-riding-ranks-happy-valley-win-lucky-generations?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:09:57 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Caspar Fownes drew level with Mark Newnham at the top of the trainers’ premiership on 35 winners after a brilliant day at Sha Tin on Saturday, highlighted by Sky Trust’s gutsy win in the Class Two TVB Cup (1,200m). It was a day to savour for both Fownes and Ellis Wong Chi-wang, who gave both his winners superb rides from off the pace, with Sky Trust’s feature success far from straightforward. Settled midfield throughout the journey, Wong peeled his mount into the centre of the track off the turn... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343585/caspar-fownes-feeling-sky-high-he-draws-level-mark-newnham-after-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343585/caspar-fownes-feeling-sky-high-he-draws-level-mark-newnham-after-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:36 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding It is an intriguing day of racing at Sha Tin on Saturday, with plenty of Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) contenders on show alongside some smart sprinters in the feature Class Two TVB Cup (1,200m). There are 10 races on the card and Owen Goulding is in the hot seat to provide an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Four TVB Lok Sin Tong Charity Corner Handicap (1,200m) Vigor Eye has run well in all three starts this season and should have an easier time out in front from stall five. He... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343563/who-wins-sha-tin-audacious-pursuit-can-run-them-down-caspar-fownes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343563/who-wins-sha-tin-audacious-pursuit-can-run-them-down-caspar-fownes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:33:05 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding The decision to bench Luke Ferraris from My Wish ahead of his tilt at the Group One Stewards’ Cup (1,600m) later this month is one that I cannot wrap my head around, but once again highlights the brutal reality riders can face in Hong Kong. Ferraris has been on board My Wish for 13 of his 15 starts, winning on him five times, including a poignant success in the Classic Mile to give himself and trainer Mark Newnham their first feature wins in the city. The pair teamed up for Group Three glory on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3339174/my-wish-jockey-swap-disappointing-decision-highlights-brutal-reality-riders-can-face?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3339174/my-wish-jockey-swap-disappointing-decision-highlights-brutal-reality-riders-can-face?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:25:15 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney The stars of racing took centre stage as the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship and Hong Kong International Races highlighted a huge month. The Post analyses the jockeys and trainers who had a month to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride. Who’s hot? While big names like Zac Purton (nine wins), Hugh Bowman (seven) and James McDonald (seven) had productive months, there were a couple of mid-table jockeys who struck form despite limited... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3338019/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-december?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3338019/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-december?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:15:21 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Caspar Fownes snatched the lead back in the trainers’ championship with a double at Happy Valley as Maxime Guyon and Me Tsui Yu-sak continued their hot form with braces of their own on Tuesday night. Tied on 25 wins with Mark Newnham but trailing the Australian on seconds before Tuesday night, Fownes took the outright lead when he teamed up with stable apprentice Ellis Wong Chi-wang to strike with Sugar Sugar and Kaholo Angel. The latter sealed Fownes’ brace in dramatic style, sharing the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337547/caspar-fownes-regains-title-lead-maxime-guyon-and-me-tsui-slot-happy-valley-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337547/caspar-fownes-regains-title-lead-maxime-guyon-and-me-tsui-slot-happy-valley-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:40:45 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding The lead-up to Hong Kong International Races continues at Sha Tin on Sunday, with 10 races on the programme and some smart prospects out to play. Owen Goulding is in the hot seat to provide an extended rundown of his selections for the competitive card. Race 1 – Class Five Ashley Handicap (1,650m) Go Go Go is a frustrating sort but he ran his best race in a long time over course and distance last up and can find a good position from gate one. Season 2024/25 is underway! 🥳@zpurton bags the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335454/who-wins-sha-tin-cheer-south-can-get-punters-roaring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335454/who-wins-sha-tin-cheer-south-can-get-punters-roaring?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:23:55 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Brett Crawford continued his strong start to life in Hong Kong with his first Happy Valley double, while Caspar Fownes shot up to second in the trainers’ championship with a brace of his own on Wednesday evening. Ninja Derby was Crawford’s first winner in Hong Kong on a day where he secured a double at Sha Tin in September and he struck again for the South African trainer in the Class Five Tai Lam Chung Handicap (1,800m). There was never a moment's worry for his backers, with Lyle Hewitson... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335105/double-delight-brett-crawford-and-caspar-fownes-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335105/double-delight-brett-crawford-and-caspar-fownes-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:25:03 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars It is sure to be a subdued afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday, with the card to take place behind closed doors as a mark of respect for the victims of this week’s tragic Tai Po fire. There are 10 races on the card and Sam Agars provides an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Four 1,000m Turf Handicap A nice little contest to kick off the card and Packing Glory looks well placed to make a winning debut. While gate two is not ideal down the Sha Tin straight and a couple of key rivals,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3334610/who-wins-sha-tin-debut-winner-can-take-luck-out-equation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3334610/who-wins-sha-tin-debut-winner-can-take-luck-out-equation?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:35:11 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Sha Tin hosts another cracking day of action this Sunday, with the Group Two Premier Bowl (1,200m) the highlight of the meeting. There are 10 races on the card and Owen Goulding is in the hot seat to provide an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Five Panasonic Air-Conditioner Handicap (1,800m) Yiu Cheung Victory finally has a good draw to work from and, dropping in grade with Zac Purton aboard, he can take advantage of the step up to 1,800m. Race 2 – Class Four Panasonic TV... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3330303/who-wins-sha-tin-heir-can-be-crowned-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3330303/who-wins-sha-tin-heir-can-be-crowned-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Oct 2025 06:40:42 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Relief was the overwhelming emotion for Matthew Poon Ming-fai after he ended an exasperating drought of 141 rides with a breakthrough win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Winless since booting home Keefy at Happy Valley on June 4, Poon finally got the monkey off his back when Gracious Express overcame barrier 14 to score a gutsy win in the Class Three Wo Che Handicap (1,400m). “I’ve been looking for this win for quite a long time,” Poon said. “I didn’t expect that today, so now I’ve got a winner, I hope... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329585/matthew-poon-ends-massive-drought-gracious-express-ive-been-looking-quite-long-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329585/matthew-poon-ends-massive-drought-gracious-express-ive-been-looking-quite-long-time?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:29:02 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Vincent Ho Chak-yiu got his season really rolling with a treble in consecutive races at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening, headlined by the remarkable win of Speed Dragon in the Class Two Lei Yue Mun Handicap (1,800m). The Francis Lui Kin-wai-trained six-year-old has been plagued by injury, with a right pelvis injury and more recently a ligament injury cutting short his last two Hong Kong seasons. Making his return, Speed Dragon was always travelling well in the last pair and when the gaps... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329164/vincent-ho-rattles-three-timer-consecutive-races-happy-valley-jump-start-his-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329164/vincent-ho-rattles-three-timer-consecutive-races-happy-valley-jump-start-his-season?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:32:14 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Tony Cruz capped off a superb week for his stable with a fantastic Sha Tin double on Sunday to keep pace in the trainers’ premiership. The legendary trainer ran riot at Happy Valley on Wednesday by securing a treble and was in no mood to slow down at Sha Tin, with He Was You winning the opening Class Five Chai Wan Kok Handicap (1,200m). It was an all-the-way success for the Angus Chung Yik-lai-ridden five-year-old, who got off the mark at the ninth attempt by a cosy two lengths. Things got even... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328708/very-happy-tony-cruz-continues-strong-patch-sha-tin-double-hungry-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328708/very-happy-tony-cruz-continues-strong-patch-sha-tin-double-hungry-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:29:31 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars A three-length last-start winner and a first-up runner-up meeting his conqueror 14 pounds better off at the weights – it’s a rather enviable position Caspar Fownes finds himself in ahead of Sunday’s Class Two Shing Mun Handicap (1,200m). Fownes saddles up Dancing Code and Sky Trust for the afternoon’s feature and he didn’t hesitate when asked for his pick of the two: “For me, Dancing Code”. After finishing two lengths adrift of Tomodachi Kokoroe under Vincent Ho Chak-yiu at the course and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328624/caspar-fownes-reveals-pick-his-class-two-runners-hes-racing-really-well?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328624/caspar-fownes-reveals-pick-his-class-two-runners-hes-racing-really-well?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:03:35 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Ka Ying Rising might not be in attendance on Wednesday, but the only horse to have beaten him, Wunderbar, will look to enhance his already stellar record when he lines up in the feature Group Three National Day Cup (1,000m). The son of Rich Enuff was a three-time winner last season, with his only run under Wednesday’s jockey Hugh Bowman being a cosy win in a 1,200m Class Two at Sha Tin in June. He followed that run up with a brilliant second to Beauty Waves in the Class One Pearce Memorial... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327347/hugh-bowman-hopes-very-powerful-finish-wunderbar-can-prove-too-strong-national-day-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327347/hugh-bowman-hopes-very-powerful-finish-wunderbar-can-prove-too-strong-national-day-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:01:52 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Cody Mo Wai-kit slotted a race-to-race double in fine style at Sha Tin on Sunday, scoring with talented three-year-old Motor before Emblazon landed a late betting plunge. Placed in two of his five Griffin starts as a two-year-old, Motor returned in a blaze of glory to record a comfortable victory in the Class Four Sam Shing Handicap (1,200m). Backing up a recent trial win at Conghua, the son of Fastnet Rock had a cosy run in the box seat before soaring to the lead under Derek Leung Ka-chun at... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3326312/cody-mo-slots-running-double-while-sky-trust-continues-hot-form-caspar-fownes-and-ellis-wong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3326312/cody-mo-slots-running-double-while-sky-trust-continues-hot-form-caspar-fownes-and-ellis-wong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:02:10 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Fresh from a stunning four-timer at Happy Valley, Caspar Fownes is confident Dancing Code can help continue his early momentum when the consistent sprinter tackles Sunday’s Class Two Yi Tung Shan Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Fownes is dreaming of adding to his four championship wins after soaring to the top of the leaderboard on six wins thanks to his quartet of winners on Wednesday night. Armed with six runners this weekend, the 58-year-old has high expectations for Dancing Code’s return from... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3326253/caspar-fownes-backs-dancing-code-continue-stables-hot-start-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3326253/caspar-fownes-backs-dancing-code-continue-stables-hot-start-season?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:32:44 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars There will be no short-term Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira in 2025, with the Jockey Club declaring the riding roster full for the first half of the season. While trainer Caspar Fownes had stated his intentions to bring Moreira back to Hong Kong as his stable rider from October to December, the Jockey Club confirmed on Thursday that “there is no availability for retained jockeys”. After announcing on Wednesday that James McDonald, Hollie Doyle, Maxime Guyon and Dylan Browne McMonagle will spend... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325979/no-short-term-hong-kong-stint-joao-moreira-2025-jockey-club-declares-roster-full?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325979/no-short-term-hong-kong-stint-joao-moreira-2025-jockey-club-declares-roster-full?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:58:02 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Caspar Fownes continued his brilliant start to the season, taking over at the top of the trainers’ premiership with a brilliant Happy Valley four-timer spearheaded by Lo Rider’s win in the feature Class Two Shek O Handicap (1,650m) on Wednesday night. Fourth in last season’s Hong Kong Derby (2,000m), Lo Rider had no problem with a drop with the extended Valley mile on his return to action, always sitting handy under Harry Bentley in the run. Peeled into the centre of the track on the turn, the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325913/caspar-fownes-explodes-trainers-premiership-lead-superb-happy-valley-four-timer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325913/caspar-fownes-explodes-trainers-premiership-lead-superb-happy-valley-four-timer?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:39:28 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Apprentice jockey Ellis Wong Chi-wang continued his barnstorming finish to the season by booting Dancing Code to victory for his boss Caspar Fownes in Saturday night’s Class Two Philip Chen Trophy (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Sent off the $3.55 favourite, the Aaron Kwok Fu-shing-owned Dancing Code came from forward of midfield to nail Harmony N Blessed and Lady’s Choice near the line. “I’m so happy to win for the boss again and this owner,” said Wong. “Today, with a good barrier and the strong pace, he... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317107/ellis-wong-continues-barnstorming-finish-season-i-love-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317107/ellis-wong-continues-barnstorming-finish-season-i-love-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:59:17 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars James Orman was left pinching himself after landing his first Hong Kong double at Sha Tin on Tuesday evening. Orman has chipped away since arriving in Hong Kong as injury cover in February, compiling 11 winners from 206 rides to earn himself a contract through to February next year. “First double – pinching myself really,” said Orman after booting home Wonderstar and Pakistan Legacy. “It’s a good thrill to build a bit of momentum. Hopefully I can keep it rolling.” Congratulations, @JimmyOrman!... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316552/james-orman-bags-first-hong-kong-double-manfred-man-snares-rare-treble?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316552/james-orman-bags-first-hong-kong-double-manfred-man-snares-rare-treble?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:59:48 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney An apprentice continued his hot form, a veteran handler had a big month and a few prominent jockeys struggled to fire in June. The Post analyses the jockeys and trainers who had a month to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride. Who’s hot? Fresh from his best month of the campaign with five wins in May, Ellis Wong Chi-wang went to another level in June with eight victories from just 35 rides – operating at a phenomenal strike rate of 22.86 per... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316273/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-june?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316273/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-june?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:39:30 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars It’s been a mere formality for months but Zac Purton officially secured his eighth title at Sha Tin on Saturday, banging in a treble to move 59 wins clear in the jockeys’ premiership with only 50 races left in the season. Purton moved to 126 winners for the campaign – four short of last season’s tally with five meetings remaining – and while he’s miles off his Hong Kong record tally of 179 victories, he’s striking at a ridiculous 23 per cent. “It’s really nice to win another one. Apart from... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316236/zac-purton-officially-secures-eighth-premiership-while-ellis-wong-lands-maiden-hong-kong-treble-1002?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316236/zac-purton-officially-secures-eighth-premiership-while-ellis-wong-lands-maiden-hong-kong-treble-1002?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:59:31 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding John Size saddles up Wunderbar and Stellar Express as he looks to claim Sha Tin’s Saturday feature, the Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup (1,000m). The 12-time champion trainer, who heads into Saturday with a commanding nine-win lead over nearest rival David Hayes in this season’s premiership, will be chiefly relying on his winning machine Wunderbar to extend his buffer. The Rich Enuff galloper won four of his five starts as a three-year-old and kicked off this campaign with a pair of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316038/john-size-hoping-wonderful-sha-tin-saturday-wunderbar-and-stellar-express?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316038/john-size-hoping-wonderful-sha-tin-saturday-wunderbar-and-stellar-express?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:45:46 +0000