https://www.scmp.com/rss/524467/feed The latest news and updates on Luke Ferraris, a professional jockey from a distinguished racing family, having grown up in Hong Kong before training at the South African Jockey Academy. He was twice crowned champion apprentice in South Africa and achieved a significant milestone by winning the South African Triple Crown with Malmoos in 2021, a feat accomplished by only a few jockeys. Ferraris has also secured multiple Group 1 victories, including the Cape Town Met. Now a prominent figure in Hong... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan It will be a case of quality over quantity for Luke Ferraris on Wednesday when he lines up with just four rides at Happy Valley, with each of them having solid claims. Ferraris’ book consists of Symbol Of Strength, Cloud Nine, Do Your Part and Fivefortwo, who bids for back-to-back wins in the Class Three Scrum Half Handicap (1,650m). The South African jockey has built a strong association with the Francis Lui Kin-wai-trained galloper, having partnered him at both of his Hong Kong wins including... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349861/luke-ferraris-focuses-quality-he-lines-four-solid-chances-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349861/luke-ferraris-focuses-quality-he-lines-four-solid-chances-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:17 +0000 Jay Rooney,Olivia O'Sullivan Jay Rooney,Olivia O'Sullivan Brett Crawford’s reputation for rejuvenating out-of-form gallopers from other stables went to another level when Mugen snapped a 652-day winning drought at Sha Tin on Monday. In arguably the best training feat of his first season in Hong Kong, Crawford helped the Australian import notch his first victory since the Group Three Premier Cup (1,400m) in 2024 for Pierre Ng Pang-chi when he stormed home to claim Monday’s Class Two Barker Handicap (1,400m). Mugen had lost form since his Group One... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349187/brett-crawford-keeps-stable-transfer-momentum-rolling-mugen-while-mark-newnham-bags-bittersweet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349187/brett-crawford-keeps-stable-transfer-momentum-rolling-mugen-while-mark-newnham-bags-bittersweet?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:58:42 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Leading trainer Mark Newnham has high hopes the drop back to 1,600m and Group Two level can propel My Wish to victory in Monday’s Chairman’s Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin. Touted as a Group One winner in waiting after a top four-year-old campaign, the pint-sized son of Flying Artie started his current season on fire with victories in the Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) and Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m). However, since rising to level weights and then Group One company again, he has found... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349022/mark-newnham-hopes-return-mile-and-group-two-level-propels-my-wish-chairmans-trophy-glory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349022/mark-newnham-hopes-return-mile-and-group-two-level-propels-my-wish-chairmans-trophy-glory?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:17:41 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is confident an ideal draw in barrier four has British import Symbol Of Strength well placed to make it back-to-back victories in Wednesday night’s Class Three Kwu Tong Handicap (1,200m) at Happy Valley. Lor’s promising four-year-old has kept improving since arriving in Hong Kong at the end of last season after striking at Group Three level over 1,200m at Kempton pre-import. The son of Kodiac broke through for his first Hong Kong victory at start nine when scoring by a neck... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347546/frankie-lor-confident-symbol-strength-can-capitalise-ideal-draw-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347546/frankie-lor-confident-symbol-strength-can-capitalise-ideal-draw-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:23:06 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Mark Newnham will look to bounce back in the trainers’ championship with a strong hand at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, headlined by Crimson Flash in the Class Two Daisy Handicap (1,200m). Newnham has hit a quiet patch with just one winner from the past 10 meetings, but still sits third in the championship standings with 36 wins. Crimson Flash last stepped out in the Classic Mile (1,600m) at Sha Tin when he struggled at the trip, but he will be back to his ideal track and distance where he... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346711/mark-newnham-bids-bounce-back-championship-battle-strong-happy-valley-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346711/mark-newnham-bids-bounce-back-championship-battle-strong-happy-valley-team?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:09:05 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney James McDonald has been booked to ride Seraph Gabriel in Sunday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) after the superstar jockey chose to hop off Beauty Bolt in favour of David Eustace’s British import. McDonald was aboard Beauty Bolt in the first two legs of the Classic Series, finishing third in the Classic Mile and seventh in the Classic Cup (1,800m), but he was taken by Seraph Gabriel’s close second to Lucky Sam Gor when he rode him on the Classic Mile undercard. The son of Saxon Warrior... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346669/superstar-jockey-james-mcdonald-confirmed-ride-seraph-gabriel-hong-kong-derby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346669/superstar-jockey-james-mcdonald-confirmed-ride-seraph-gabriel-hong-kong-derby?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:18:37 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan David Eustace and Dylan Browne McMonagle will combine at Sha Tin on Sunday with two solid chances in the form of Riding Together in the Class Three Carpenter Handicap (1,400m) and Helene Supafeeling in the Class Three Kowloon City Handicap (1,200m). Last-start winner Riding Together will maintain the services of McMonagle after the Irish rider helped the son of Profitable overcome barrier 13 to beat Super Express by half a length. Sunday will see him break from barrier nine with top weight of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346589/david-eustace-and-dylan-browne-mcmonagle-combine-solid-chances-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346589/david-eustace-and-dylan-browne-mcmonagle-combine-solid-chances-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:24:26 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Mark Newnham will look to hit back in the trainers’ championship at Sha Tin on Sunday with a strong squad of seven, including the likes of All Out For Six, Talents Ambition and Super Unicorn. The Australian handler has led much of this season’s premiership, but a recent purple patch from Caspar Fownes has seen him surge five clear of David Hayes and six clear of Newnham. The race is by no means over, however, with three months and many opportunities left for Newnham to strike back in a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346324/all-out-six-talents-ambition-and-super-unicorn-headline-mark-newnhams-sha-tin-squad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346324/all-out-six-talents-ambition-and-super-unicorn-headline-mark-newnhams-sha-tin-squad?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:17:11 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Caspar Fownes extended his already significant lead in the trainers’ championship to five wins by replicating last weeks effort to score a treble at Happy Valley last night. The three-timer boosted Fownes’ tally to 42 for the season, with nearest rival David Hayes on 37, as he chases a fifth championship success. “I’m happy, all I can do is present my horse well and you need a lot of luck in this game. I know how to win a championship, that’s one thing I can tell you; I’ve got my game face on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346271/caspar-fownes-says-good-luck-championship-rivals-after-extending-lead-happy-valley-treble?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346271/caspar-fownes-says-good-luck-championship-rivals-after-extending-lead-happy-valley-treble?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:37:23 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Caspar Fownes extended his championship lead with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, Douglas Whyte ended his long drought and Luke Ferraris and Zac Purton dominated the card with trebles. Fownes bagged the opening two races on the card, extending his championship lead to 39 over nearest rivals Mark Newnham and David Hayes on 36. Hugh Bowman maintained his unblemished record on the Fownes-trained Super Sicario to take out the Class Five Kwoon Chung Motors Handicap (1,800m) before Luke... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345476/caspar-fownes-and-douglas-whyte-bag-doubles-luke-ferraris-and-zac-purton-dominate-happy-valley-card?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345476/caspar-fownes-and-douglas-whyte-bag-doubles-luke-ferraris-and-zac-purton-dominate-happy-valley-card?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:21:48 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney A pair of jockeys made significant moves up the championship table, a premiership-winning trainer continued his red-hot start to the year and Ka Ying Rising smashed more records in February. The SCMP 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? It was a rare month when Zac Purton didn’t return the biggest winning haul, with Jerry Chau Chun-lok and Andrea Atzeni sharing that honour with nine... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344799/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-february?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344799/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-february?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:55:18 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Patience will be the key to the chances of Beauty Bolt in Sunday’s Classic Cup (1,800m) at Sha Tin, with his trainer Tony Cruz emphasising how crucial it is for jockey James McDonald to wait until the very last minute to pounce. The Night Of Thunder galloper won his only start in Ireland pre-import for Joseph O’Brien and is yet to finish outside the top four in eight Hong Kong starts, with seven of those runs seeing him finish on the podium. A mile winner four runs ago, he posted a career-best... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344679/patience-key-beauty-bolt-tony-cruz-targets-third-classic-cup-triumph-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344679/patience-key-beauty-bolt-tony-cruz-targets-third-classic-cup-triumph-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:04:02 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Luck hasn’t been on David Eustace’s side much recently, but the British handler is keen on a change of fortune when he starts luckless last-start runner-up Colourful King at Sha Tin on Sunday. Eustace added to his frustrating haul of second placings this season when Majestic Delight and Glorious Success were narrowly beaten on Thursday, before Riding Together gave him a much-needed winner with an upset victory in the final race. Colourful King was another of the handler’s 27 seconds this term on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344203/classy-sprinter-colourful-king-spearheads-david-eustaces-bid-change-luck?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344203/classy-sprinter-colourful-king-spearheads-david-eustaces-bid-change-luck?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:06:20 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney It’s 12 months to the day since Lucky With You ended a long winning drought in The TVB Cup (1,200m) and Luke Ferraris is optimistic history can repeat at Sha Tin on Saturday. Frankie Lor Fu-chuen’s consistent galloper relished dropping back from Group One company to strike in the race last year, before backing it up at his next start to notch back-to-back victories. Last year’s TVB Cup was a Class One but Saturday is an extended Class Two, which will be Lucky With You’s first start in the grade... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343452/luke-ferraris-banks-history-repeating-lucky-you-defends-tvb-cup-crown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343452/luke-ferraris-banks-history-repeating-lucky-you-defends-tvb-cup-crown?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:30:15 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Mark Newnham looks to have another smart one on his hands after Lucky Ranger made it second-time lucky with a dominant success in the first section of the Class Four On Ting Handicap (1,400m). The Vanbrugh galloper ran a big race on debut from a wide draw but with the benefit of the run under his belt, he was able to defy stall 14 on this occasion under an ice-cool Luke Ferraris. Able to settle midfield with cover from the widest stall, the pair ambled into contention and when let down in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342840/lucky-ranger-smart-one-mark-newnham-title-fight-david-hayes-heats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342840/lucky-ranger-smart-one-mark-newnham-title-fight-david-hayes-heats?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:45:39 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding David Hayes is aiming to bridge a 25-year gap when Akashavani and Public Attention line up in Sunday’s Classic Mile at Sha Tin. Fresh off watching Ka Ying Rising equalling Silent Witness’ record of 17 consecutive victories at Sha Tin last weekend, Hayes will now look for his first Classic Mile winner since Charming City’s victory in 2001. Both his runners look to have strong chances of hitting the board, but Akashvani looks set to fly the flag from a kind draw in barrier four under Luke... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341969/david-hayes-looks-bridge-25-year-classic-mile-drought-akashvani-and-public-attention?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341969/david-hayes-looks-bridge-25-year-classic-mile-drought-akashvani-and-public-attention?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:30:06 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Some of Hong Kong racing’s most powerful figures stole the show in January with champion jockey Zac Purton and a trio of top trainers striking elite form. 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 hit overdrive in January, racking up 20 wins from 77 rides at a phenomenal strike rate of 26 per cent to extend his championship lead to 40 over nearest rival Hugh Bowman. A... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341697/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-january?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341697/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-january?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:15 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Matthew Chadwick’s wish to reunite with Patch Of Cosmo has come true and the four-time Group One-winning jockey is excited about his prospects in Sunday’s Classic Mile at Sha Tin. Chadwick regained the ride after Zac Purton picked Brazilian import Sagacious Life from a plethora of Classic Mile options just before he booted home Patch Of Cosmo in his stunning return from injury on January 18. Chadwick guided Manfred Man Ka-leung’s quality galloper to victory in two of his three rides on the son... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341237/matthew-chadwick-excited-reunite-classy-patch-cosmo-classic-mile?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341237/matthew-chadwick-excited-reunite-classy-patch-cosmo-classic-mile?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:30:25 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding David Hayes emerged from a nightmare few days in Australia with the poignant success of China Win in his family colours in the Class Four Hebe Haven Handicap (1,800m). Hayes was home in Australia earlier this week battling the bushfires in Euroa, Victoria, where his family’s Lindsay Park Stables are located, and he had only returned to Hong Kong early on Sunday. “We’ve had a really bad time with the fires – I haven’t slept for two and a half days. I got back at 7am this morning after fighting... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3339505/david-hayes-ends-nightmare-week-high-money-catcher-rolls-back-years-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3339505/david-hayes-ends-nightmare-week-high-money-catcher-rolls-back-years-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:58:48 +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 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding My Wish will be paired up with Alexis Badel when he takes on Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble in the Group One Stewards’ Cup (1,600m) after his owners decided to make a change from his regular jockey Luke Ferraris. The South African had ridden My Wish in 13 of his 15 runs so far in his career, including wins in the Classic Mile last season and Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) and Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) on return. It will be a bitter blow for Ferraris, who has been enjoying a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3338876/alexis-badel-gets-my-wish-call-stewards-cup-owners-make-switch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3338876/alexis-badel-gets-my-wish-call-stewards-cup-owners-make-switch?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:11 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding John Size continued his mid-season renaissance with a double at Sha Tin on Thursday, spearheaded by the impressive success of Endued in the Class Four Lei Muk Shue Handicap (1,600m). Slow starts for the 71-year-old are par for the course and the well-known mid-season rally from the champion trainer is well under way, with Thursday’s brace continuing an impressive run of form that has seen him train six winners from his last 31 runners. Size is certainly not known for stable transfers, but Endued... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3338418/john-size-continues-mid-season-surge-endued-and-raging-rapids-bring-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3338418/john-size-continues-mid-season-surge-endued-and-raging-rapids-bring-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:58:07 +0000 Jay Rooney,Owen Goulding Jay Rooney,Owen Goulding Luke Ferraris celebrated his 24th birthday in style when he continued his strong season with a win aboard Happy Boss at Sha Tin on Saturday. Sitting third in the jockeys’ championship behind Zac Purton (51 winners) and Hugh Bowman (23), the young South African notched his 18th success of the campaign when he booted Happy Boss home in the Class Four Tai Tan Handicap (1,400m). The David Eustace-trained gelding improved on his encouraging sixth on debut to prevail from Star Satyr in a thrilling... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337899/luke-ferraris-bags-birthday-winner-mount-everest-scales-new-heights-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337899/luke-ferraris-bags-birthday-winner-mount-everest-scales-new-heights-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:23:10 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Fresh off a Happy Valley winner just before Christmas, David Eustace is hoping to keep the festive celebrations rolling into Saturday with a strong squad set for the Sha Tin meeting. The British trainer watched Sports Legend record a facile success at the city circuit on Tuesday and after some downtime to enjoy the festive period, his attention now firmly turns to a pair of second-up horses who had luckless debuts. Perhaps his biggest chance of a Saturday winner is Greater Bae, who runs in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337788/david-eustace-looking-forward-sha-tin-chances-he-assembles-strong-squad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337788/david-eustace-looking-forward-sha-tin-chances-he-assembles-strong-squad?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:57:14 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Connections of local superstars Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior walked away from the Sha Tin parade ring happy after the pair drew inside gates for Sunday’s Longines Hong Kong International Races. While it was never going to matter too much which gate Romantic Warrior landed for the seven-runner Group One Hong Kong Cup, barrier two was just about perfect for the champion and should ensure him a smooth passage around the first bend from the tricky Sha Tin 2,000m start. Trainer David Hayes was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3336032/romantic-warrior-set-smooth-hong-kong-cup-passage-ka-ying-rising-draws-one-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3336032/romantic-warrior-set-smooth-hong-kong-cup-passage-ka-ying-rising-draws-one-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:18:30 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Twenty years after his father David tasted Longines Hong Kong International Races success with Vengeance Of Rain, Luke Ferraris is dreaming of etching his name onto the honour roll with My Wish. While Vengeance Of Rain won the Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m), My Wish will tackle this weekend’s Group One Hong Kong Mile after a superb start to the Hong Kong season. “These are the races everyone wants to win and if you win one, it puts your name up there with some of the best,” said Luke... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335819/two-decades-after-father-davids-hkir-success-vengeance-rain-luke-ferraris-dreaming-his-own-glory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3335819/two-decades-after-father-davids-hkir-success-vengeance-rain-luke-ferraris-dreaming-his-own-glory?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:43:30 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Last-start winners are few and far between at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, however Douglas Whyte is confident Celestial Hero can lay down a marker for bigger and better things to come in the Class Three Plover Cove Handicap (1,000m). Not seen on the racetrack since a breakthrough Hong Kong victory at start three in July, Celestial Hero underwent knee surgery to remove a bone fragment soon after that success and has been building back to fitness since. Solid enough when running sixth in a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3334871/douglas-whyte-hopes-last-start-winner-can-get-rolling-again-hes-very-nice-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3334871/douglas-whyte-hopes-last-start-winner-can-get-rolling-again-hes-very-nice-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:16:59 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Hugh Bowman is confident Hakka Radiance will extend his winning streak at Happy Valley on Wednesday night and deliver the Australian ace a crucial victory in his pursuit of a berth for the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship. The final two positions in the coveted contest on December 10 will be decided on Wednesday night, with Bowman (14 wins) bidding to leapfrog Luke Ferraris (15) for second place behind Zac Purton in this season’s championship. Holding a 19-7 advantage over Ferraris... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3334037/hugh-bowman-banks-form-hakka-radiance-boost-bid-international-jockeys-championship-berth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3334037/hugh-bowman-banks-form-hakka-radiance-boost-bid-international-jockeys-championship-berth?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:48:49 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Mark Newnham couldn’t be happier with My Wish as the emerging star prepares to continue his march towards Group One glory when he tackles Sunday’s Group Two BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile. Unbeaten from two starts this season, My Wish is the nominal favourite not only for the weekend’s HK$5.35 million contest but also for the Group One Hong Kong Mile at the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) next month. After an impressive four-year-old campaign headlined by victory in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3333497/my-wish-continues-thrive-ahead-jockey-club-mile-i-think-present-form-hes-one-beat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3333497/my-wish-continues-thrive-ahead-jockey-club-mile-i-think-present-form-hes-one-beat?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:11:30 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Luke Ferraris is hoping a good night at Happy Valley on Wednesday can strengthen his claim to a coveted spot at the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) next month. The 23-year-old is enjoying a sterling campaign and is currently level on 13 wins with Hugh Bowman in second in the jockeys’ premiership, although he is narrowly behind him on countback by virtue of second-place finishes. Only one of the pair will be able to claim a spot in the IJC on December 10 after the Jockey Club... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3332266/luke-ferraris-hoping-be-happy-valley-king-wednesday-he-chases-ijc-berth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3332266/luke-ferraris-hoping-be-happy-valley-king-wednesday-he-chases-ijc-berth?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:20:25 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars David Eustace will wheel out the three highest-rated horses in his stable this weekend and the trainer hopes at least a couple of them can give him reason to think big as the season progresses. Still searching for his first victory since his 2024 Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) success, Massive Sovereign is second up in the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m) after a strong fourth in last month’s Class Two Panasonic Cup (1,600m). That was only the galloper’s second run since undergoing fetlock... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3332038/david-eustace-wheels-out-big-guns-sha-tin-his-first-run-was-excellent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3332038/david-eustace-wheels-out-big-guns-sha-tin-his-first-run-was-excellent?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:18:29 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Superstars Joao Moreira and Christophe Lemaire will compete in December’s Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) for the first time in years, while the injured Ryan Moore remains a chance to feature for the 17th straight season as he recovers from a leg injury. Reigning IJC champion Mickael Barzalona, Kiwi gun James McDonald, William Buick, Hollie Doyle, Rachel King and Hong Kong fan favourite Umberto Rispoli were also among the newly configured line-up confirmed by the Jockey Club... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3331597/joao-moreira-and-christophe-lemaire-return-international-jockeys-championship-line-while-injured?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3331597/joao-moreira-and-christophe-lemaire-return-international-jockeys-championship-line-while-injured?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:53:58 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Zac Purton continued his winning ways with a treble on Sunday as Hugh Bowman, Danny Shum Chap-shing and Douglas Whyte fired in doubles at Happy Valley’s only day meeting of the season. Purton extended his lead in the jockeys’ championship to 17 wins over nearest rival Luke Ferraris when he booted home Ragnarr, Hakka Radiance and Harmony N Blessed at the city circuit. The eight-time champion Hong Kong rider produced his best ride in the opener, the Class Five Dongguan Handicap (1,200m), when he... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3331236/zac-purton-fires-valley-treble-hugh-bowman-danny-shum-and-douglas-whyte-bag-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3331236/zac-purton-fires-valley-treble-hugh-bowman-danny-shum-and-douglas-whyte-bag-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:12:46 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney It’s been a busy second month of the season in Hong Kong with champion rider Zac Purton soaring clear in the jockeys’ title, Mark Newnham extending his great start to the campaign, a swag of impressive wins from some exciting gallopers and Ka Ying Rising claiming The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick. The Post analyses the jockeys and trainers who had an October to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride. Who’s hot? Purton proved why he is a class above his... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3331043/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-october?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3331043/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-october?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:04:44 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Mark Newnham became the first trainer to hit 20 winners for the season when Notthesillyone and New Forest extended his premiership lead to six with victories on the all-dirt card at Sha Tin on Thursday evening. The 57-year-old came into the meeting with a four-winner lead over Caspar Fownes but marched another two clear of his nearest rival to keep his goal of a top-three finish in the championship firmly in sight. His night got off to the perfect start when his first runner, Notthesillyone, led... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3330967/mark-newnham-charges-six-win-lead-trainers-premiership-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3330967/mark-newnham-charges-six-win-lead-trainers-premiership-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:08:39 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Brazilian Group One winner Sagacious Life sensationally surged into Classic Series calculations with an upset win on his Hong Kong debut in Sunday’s Class Two Panasonic Cup (1,600m) at Sha Tin. Starting a $33.65 chance against strong opposition, the Pierre Ng Pang-chi-trained import capitalised on a light weight of 108lb after Britney Wong Po-ni’s claim to hand the apprentice her biggest victory in the city. Wong settled Sagacious Life midfield on the fence and he appeared to be keeping on only... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3330375/brazilian-group-one-winner-sagacious-life-upstages-hot-field-sensational-hong-kong-debut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3330375/brazilian-group-one-winner-sagacious-life-upstages-hot-field-sensational-hong-kong-debut?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:27:15 +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 Sam Agars Sam Agars Zac Purton reached another Hong Kong first on his way to a three-timer and Mark Newnham gained even more momentum with his first treble of the year at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. After surpassing Douglas Whyte’s all-time Hong Kong win record last season, Purton became the first jockey to reach 1,900 victories in the city when he saluted aboard the Danny Shum Chap-shing-trained Talents Supremo in the Class Five Success Handicap (1,200m). “It’s a really good number to get to. Obviously I... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329983/zac-purton-sails-past-1900-hong-kong-wins-while-mark-newnham-clicks-another-gear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329983/zac-purton-sails-past-1900-hong-kong-wins-while-mark-newnham-clicks-another-gear?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:12:18 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding We are back at Sha Tin on Sunday for an incredible card that features the return of Triple Crown hero and Champion Miler Voyage Bubble in the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m). Owen Goulding is back in the hot seat with an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Five Shek Mun Handicap (1,400m) Tsuen Wan Glory overcame an even wider draw when winning easily on return and can go back to back with another wire-to-wire success. Great ride, Britney Wong! 👏 Crossing from gate 12 of 14,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329522/who-wins-sha-tin-my-wish-can-burst-some-bubbles-sunday-feature?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3329522/who-wins-sha-tin-my-wish-can-burst-some-bubbles-sunday-feature?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:31:18 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Luke Ferraris’ hot start to the season continued as he swept the first three races on the Sha Tin card on Saturday to leapfrog into fourth in the jockeys’ premiership race. It was a third race day treble for the South African, who got his day off to the perfect start when Yoda’s Choice went from pillar to post in the Class Five Tung Chung Handicap (1,650m) on the dirt. That would be a theme of the day for Ferraris, who controlled the pace to a tee from stall one and never looked in any real... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327879/luke-ferraris-bags-first-three-races-sha-tin-continue-red-hot-start-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327879/luke-ferraris-bags-first-three-races-sha-tin-continue-red-hot-start-season?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:26:33 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Hong Kong’s Group One club is a rather exclusive one, with only eight active local gallopers enjoying top-level success in the city. The club welcomed only two new inductees in season 2024-25 – Ka Ying Rising and Red Lion – and it’s difficult to see any more than a couple joining the ranks this campaign. Whether there are even that many probably depends as much on what the established brigade has left to offer and the quality of the raiders as it does on the ability of the current crop of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327696/my-wish-leads-pack-hopefuls-looking-join-hong-kongs-exclusive-group-one-club?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327696/my-wish-leads-pack-hopefuls-looking-join-hong-kongs-exclusive-group-one-club?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:11:32 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Mark Newnham will turn to Alexis Badel to keep the seat warm for Luke Ferraris aboard My Wish in the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) on October 19. While Ferraris has been in the saddle for all five of My Wish’s wins and all but one of his 12 starts, he won’t be able to make the weight for the galloper’s expected showdown with Voyage Bubble in the Sha Tin Trophy. With Voyage Bubble rated 134 and My Wish sitting on a mark of 114, the latter will carry just 115lb should they meet as planned. “He... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327546/tourists-converge-national-day-races-record-numbers-initiative-going-viral?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327546/tourists-converge-national-day-races-record-numbers-initiative-going-viral?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:40:57 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding A bumper day of action awaits at Sha Tin on Sunday, with a Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) featuring the likes of My Wish and Rubylot headlining the card. There are a whopping 11 races on the card and Owen Goulding is in the hot seat to provide an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Five Tropicbird Handicap (1,200m) Speedy Smartie ran a game race when second on his return on the turf at Sha Tin in the season opener. He has plenty of pace to burn and has run well on multiple... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327097/what-wins-sha-tin-zac-purton-set-fun-sunday-host-chances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327097/what-wins-sha-tin-zac-purton-set-fun-sunday-host-chances?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:08:19 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Mark Newnham is relishing a fast start to the new season and is looking to Mid Winter Wind and New Forest to continue it at Sha Tin on Sunday. The 57-year-old has hit the board on three occasions so far this campaign and he has a host of chances to continue the good times on Sunday, with his team spearheaded by the promising Mid Winter Wind. He goes in the feature Class Two Yi Tung Shan Handicap (1,200m) and is looking to bounce back after a low-key end to last season that saw him fail to build... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3326062/mark-newnham-looks-continue-fast-start-season-strong-sha-tin-squad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3326062/mark-newnham-looks-continue-fast-start-season-strong-sha-tin-squad?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:38:39 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Hugh Bowman and Douglas Whyte made flying starts to the new Happy Valley season with doubles and Jamie Richards added to his opening-day haul with another brace on Wednesday night. Bowman and Whyte teamed up to win the city circuit’s first race of the term, the Class Five Admiralty Handicap (1,200m), with Dan Attack and the former made it a race-to-race double when he lifted Caspar Fownes’ Super Sicario to victory in the Class Five Kowloon Tong Handicap (1,650m). Whyte joined the top Australian... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325094/hugh-bowman-douglas-whyte-and-jamie-richards-fire-doubles-happy-valley-opener?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3325094/hugh-bowman-douglas-whyte-and-jamie-richards-fire-doubles-happy-valley-opener?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:30:32 +0000 Sam Agars,Owen Goulding,Jay Rooney Sam Agars,Owen Goulding,Jay Rooney The holidays are officially over, and the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season is upon us. There are 88 meetings, 840-odd races and endless possibilities with fortunes to be won and lost. So let’s go fishing and get in the mood for the new term with some (educated) guesses about what might happen. My Wish to blossom The Classic Mile has been won by the likes of Romantic Warrior, Voyage Bubble and Helios Express in recent years – no pressure, My Wish. Classy as! 👏 My Wish staves off challengers to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3324207/posts-predictions-2025-26-hong-kong-racing-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3324207/posts-predictions-2025-26-hong-kong-racing-season?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:34:10 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Matthew Poon Ming-fai clung on to win his maiden Tony Cruz Award in a remarkable photo finish with Derek Leung Ka-chun at Wednesday night’s season finale at Happy Valley. The 31-year-old entered the night one clear of Matthew Chadwick and two ahead of Leung, but it looked set to be a heartbreaking evening when Ragnarr arrived a nose too late in the opening Class Five Silver Grecian Handicap (1,200m). Frustration would have been building for Poon just 30 minutes later when Flying Wrote missed out... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318493/matthew-poon-holds-charging-derek-leung-win-tony-cruz-award-happy-valley-finale?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318493/matthew-poon-holds-charging-derek-leung-win-tony-cruz-award-happy-valley-finale?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:07:23 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Hugh Bowman surged past his best Hong Kong haul and onto the 71-winner mark with a Happy Valley treble on Wednesday evening, but he won’t be resting on his laurels for too long in the off-season. The 44-year-old struck in the first two races on the card, but by far his best win came in the feature Class Two Begonia Handicap (1,800m) aboard the fast-finishing Jumbo Legend for Caspar Fownes. Victory for the six-year-old never looked likely in the run, with Bowman having to sit and suffer in last... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317599/hugh-bowman-lands-happy-valley-treble-and-brings-career-best-hong-kong-tally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317599/hugh-bowman-lands-happy-valley-treble-and-brings-career-best-hong-kong-tally?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:33:32 +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