https://www.scmp.com/rss/524074/feed Jamie Richards is a distinguished horse trainer, currently active in Hong Kong since the 2022/23 season, known for training successful racehorses, including the late Seasons Wit. Previously, he led New Zealand’s Te Akau Racing, where he achieved success as a four-time Champion Trainer. Richards set national records for wins and Group 1 victories, accumulating 53 Group 1 wins with throughbreds like Melody Belle and Probabeel. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Prominent Australian jockey Ethan Brown made a dream start to his short-term stint in Hong Kong when he guided Shooting To Top to victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. In his first meeting in the city, the 11-time Group One winner struck with his third ride when he lifted the heavily-backed Shooting To Top to a narrow win in the Class Four Geranium Handicap (1,650m). “It was great, it’s obviously something we all strive to do – to get the opportunity is one thing, but to get a winner... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351052/ethan-brown-makes-dream-start-hong-kong-stint-happy-valley-win-shooting-top?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351052/ethan-brown-makes-dream-start-hong-kong-stint-happy-valley-win-shooting-top?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:30:26 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Alexis Badel is optimistic Bunta Baby can overcome a wide draw when he vies for a Happy Valley hat-trick before the Frenchman partners Beauty Waves in Sunday’s Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m). The Tony Cruz-trained Beauty Waves last won at Happy Valley two starts ago by a neck over Young Champion but has a tough task ahead in Sunday’s feature against Ka Ying Rising. “I think his form is a touch stronger at Happy Valley recently. So at this level at Sha Tin, hopefully he can save... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350857/alexis-badel-seeks-another-valley-win-aboard-bunta-baby-group-one-ride-beauty-waves?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350857/alexis-badel-seeks-another-valley-win-aboard-bunta-baby-group-one-ride-beauty-waves?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Danny Shum Chap-shing kept pace with the trainers’ championship leaders after securing a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night courtesy of Harmony Galaxy, Fantastic Fun and Always My Folks. Shum’s three-timer saw him move into third position in the championship with 45 winners, three behind joint leaders Mark Newnham and Caspar Fownes. “Hopefully I can keep going, it’s been a good period. I don’t have that many good Sha Tin horses so it will be hard [to win the title], but I will try my... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350219/danny-shum-keeps-pace-championship-leaders-after-scoring-treble-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350219/danny-shum-keeps-pace-championship-leaders-after-scoring-treble-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:38:03 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Touted as the “best four-year-old in town” earlier this season, Jamie Richards is excited to unleash Bulb General at Sha Tin on Sunday as he makes his first start since an injury that kept him out of the Classic Series. The Embellish galloper built on a promising third on debut to run riot over the 1,200m trip at Sha Tin last July, sprinting clear under Zac Purton by two and a half lengths to stamp himself as a clear contender for the four-year-old series. He backed up that performance twice... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348229/early-season-best-four-year-old-town-bulb-general-makes-long-awaited-return?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348229/early-season-best-four-year-old-town-bulb-general-makes-long-awaited-return?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:01:36 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Karis Teetan has a quality book of rides at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, spearheaded by Young Champion in the feature Class Two Daisy Handicap (1,200m). A drop back in trip to 1,200m for his last two starts has seen a return to form for John Size’s Zoustar galloper, recording seconds both times – most recently by a nose to Group performer Beauty Waves with Teetan on board. “It’s pretty good to see him doing what he’s been doing lately because he was a bit disappointing, but it’s nice that... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346848/karis-teetan-looking-forward-quality-book-rides-happy-valley-wednesday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346848/karis-teetan-looking-forward-quality-book-rides-happy-valley-wednesday?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:01:42 +0000 Jay Rooney,Owen Goulding Jay Rooney,Owen Goulding Caspar Fownes looks to have another smart prospect on his hands after Papaya Brose made a stylish debut in the third section of the Class Four Fat Choi Handicap (1,200m) to propel the trainer to the top of the championship. Fownes was not in attendance, but his son Ronan enjoyed some easy viewing at Sha Tin as the Zousain galloper travelled kindly towards the back of the pack under Hugh Bowman. The pair made rapid headway when unleashed in the straight, powering down the centre of the track to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344031/caspar-fownes-regains-trainers-championship-lead-after-papaya-brose-dazzles-debut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344031/caspar-fownes-regains-trainers-championship-lead-after-papaya-brose-dazzles-debut?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:33:32 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Jamie Richards was given a welcome boost when the promising pair Cool Boy and City Gold Banner gave the trainer a double at Sha Tin on Sunday. The 36-year-old’s last winner came from Cool Boy back at last month’s Hong Kong International Races meeting and he was the one who got the Kiwi handler back on the board with an impressive performance. Defying stall 14 and a wide trip on debut, Cool Boy produced a smart turn of foot in the first section of the Class Four Cycling Handicap (1,200m) under... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3340327/future-bright-jamie-richards-cool-boy-and-city-gold-banner-give-him-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3340327/future-bright-jamie-richards-cool-boy-and-city-gold-banner-give-him-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:09 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Helene Supafeeling overcame inexperience and a wide barrier to barge himself into Classic Series contention after a sparkling local debut in the Class Three Snow Fairy Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The David Eustace-trained galloper was a dual winner on the all-weather in Britain for Archie Watson pre-import and had shown potential in his trials ahead of his local debut. Sent off $7.8 under James McDonald, Helene Supafeeling only had two behind turning wide into the straight. Despite... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3336394/helene-supafeeling-lays-down-classic-series-credentials-sparkling-debut-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3336394/helene-supafeeling-lays-down-classic-series-credentials-sparkling-debut-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:01:41 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney November is always an important month in Hong Kong racing and this year was no exception, with the city’s two best gallopers Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising making big statements ahead of the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR). 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? Zac Purton continued his winning ways, matching his October haul with 16 wins at an incredible... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3334738/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-november?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3334738/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-november?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:40:25 +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 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Eight days after Bulb General’s “heartbreaking” blow which ruled him out of the Classic Series, Jamie Richards gained some compensation when Goldentronicmighty returned from throat surgery to score first up at Sha Tin on Sunday. A leading contender for the upcoming four-year-old series after three dominant wins in a row, Bulb General sustained a right fore ligament injury which will put him out of action until late this season. “He was the horse that I was hoping was going to fill the stable... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3330384/goldentronicmighty-gives-jamie-richards-lift-after-heartbreaking-blow-bulb-general?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3330384/goldentronicmighty-gives-jamie-richards-lift-after-heartbreaking-blow-bulb-general?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:14:27 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Jamie Richards looks to continue his strong start to the campaign with his aptly named La Forza in the Class Three Hok Yuen Handicap (1,200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The 36-year-old endured a frustrating campaign last season but has quickly put that in the dust, racing to seven successes and unleashing some smart winners along the way. “We had a shocker last season, but I’m very pleased with how things have kicked off this time around. Long may it continue,” said Richards. A... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328765/jamie-richards-aims-keep-good-times-rolling-strong-happy-valley-squad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328765/jamie-richards-aims-keep-good-times-rolling-strong-happy-valley-squad?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:46:22 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding We are back at Sha Tin again on Sunday, with a good mix of competitive races leading up to the feature Class Two Shing Mun Handicap (1,200m). Owen Goulding is back in the hot seat with an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Five Chai Wan Kok Handicap (1,200m) Sky Song is yet to win at Sha Tin, but he ran well at the track last time out and now drops into a grade that he is unbeaten in. Race 2 – Class Four Kwok Shui Handicap (1,200m) – first section Circuit Victory has been... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328637/who-wins-sha-tin-fight-time-can-be-knockout-pick-punters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328637/who-wins-sha-tin-fight-time-can-be-knockout-pick-punters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:50:42 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Exciting four-year-old Bulb General continued to stamp his Classic Series credentials after notching an electrifying third consecutive victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Sent off the raging $1.5 favourite in the Class Three Tung Lung Chau Handicap (1,200m), the Jamie Richards-trained gelding made light work of gate 12 when storming home under Zac Purton to bolt in by two and three-quarter lengths. Despite being labelled “a shocking mover” by Purton and lazy trackworker by Richards, Bulb General... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327883/excitement-machine-bulb-general-lights-sha-tin-turf-while-manfred-man-celebrates-700th-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327883/excitement-machine-bulb-general-lights-sha-tin-turf-while-manfred-man-celebrates-700th-win?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:22:20 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Sha Tin hosts another feature day this public holiday Wednesday, with the Group Three National Day Cup (1,000m) the highlight of the season’s seventh meeting. There are 10 races on the card and Sam Agars is in the hot seat to provide an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Five Shenyang Handicap (1,400m) Tsuen Wan Glory has been working well since a solid late-August trial and he looks the one to beat if apprentice Britney Wong Po-ni can find the front from gate 12. Race 2 – Class... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327451/who-wins-sha-tin-wunderbar-one-beat-feature-dash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327451/who-wins-sha-tin-wunderbar-one-beat-feature-dash?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:27:03 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Two big names made early statements, an accomplished trainer hit the ground running after a wretched campaign last season and Super Typhoon Ragasa forced one meeting to be abandoned in an eventful opening month of the new season. The Post analyses the jockeys and trainers who had a September to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride. Who’s hot? It was business as usual for Zac Purton after he bagged a five-timer at the opening meeting of the season en... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327185/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-september?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327185/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-september?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:02:15 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney He’s feeling fitter and more confident than ever and for Alexis Badel, the results are showing. Fresh from his first success of the season at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, the French jockey made it a week to remember after dominating Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting with a treble. “I’ve been given good rides and everything went smooth. I feel fit and confident,” said Badel, who has hit the ground running after a successful riding stint in Japan during the off-season. Badel booted home Frankie Lor... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325500/alexis-badel-bags-upset-win-season-65-1-roughie-en-route-sha-tin-treble?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325500/alexis-badel-bags-upset-win-season-65-1-roughie-en-route-sha-tin-treble?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:51:16 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars It’s only early days, but trainer Jamie Richards is keen to keep his “quite incredible” start to the season going after saluting with each of his past four runners to reel off consecutive doubles. With a steady stream of horses leaving his stable and winners hard to come by, Richards endured a character-building 2024-25 season the trainer himself has labelled a “shocker”. After some off-season changes headlined by a move from the Olympic stables to the main Sha Tin complex and the arrival of Ben... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325414/jamie-richards-enjoying-groovy-feeling-quite-incredible-start-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325414/jamie-richards-enjoying-groovy-feeling-quite-incredible-start-season?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:33:25 +0000