https://www.scmp.com/rss/525425/feed Olivia has almost a decade of experience in the thoroughbred racing media industry, having worked at Racing.com, Tabcorp and World Horse Racing. Olivia began her career in Australia, and moved to Hong Kong in early 2024. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan John Size has enjoyed a successful month and will look to capitalise on it with four quality chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday, spearheaded by Stellar Express in the Class Two Seoul Handicap (1,000m) Reflecting on a prosperous April that has produced eight winners so far, including a Sha Tin four-timer, Size will be looking to strike again at the city circuit. “We’ve had a lucky run. The horses have been running well. They’ve finally hit the line. They’ve run too many seconds, of course, but... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351652/john-size-looking-capitalise-successful-month-stellar-express-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351652/john-size-looking-capitalise-successful-month-stellar-express-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:10 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan A record-extending 20th consecutive victory for Ka Ying Rising on Sunday has left jockey Zac Purton with nothing but admiration for the world’s highest-rated sprinter. The David Hayes-trained superstar broke his own track record in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m), knocking 0.02 seconds off the previous mark to secure his ninth Group One win, taking his prize money to more than HK$150 million. “Well, he’s just a real-life unicorn, isn’t he?” Purton said. “It’s amazing to be a part of the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351532/zac-purton-pursues-happy-valley-hat-trick-giant-ballon-following-historical-day-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351532/zac-purton-pursues-happy-valley-hat-trick-giant-ballon-following-historical-day-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:08:57 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan My Wish delivered a first Group One victory for both himself and Mark Newnham in Hong Kong when taking out Sunday’s Champions Mile at Sha Tin. Newnham secured the elite-level triumph in just his third season training in the jurisdiction, after recording four Group One victories in Australia. It was another addition to what has been a brilliant season for the handler, who won last month’s Hong Kong Derby with Invincible Ibis. My Wish had begun the season with Group Two and Group Three triumphs,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351487/my-wish-delivers-first-group-one-hong-kong-mark-newnham-champions-mile-victory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351487/my-wish-delivers-first-group-one-hong-kong-mark-newnham-champions-mile-victory?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:47:55 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Ka Ying Rising annihilated his rivals to secure a record-extending 20th victory in an exhilarating edition of the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin on Sunday. The world’s highest-rated sprinter knocked 0.02 seconds off his own previous mark to secure a record time of one minute 07.10 seconds. Zac Purton was once again on board the David Hayes-trained super-sprinter, winning his ninth Group One and taking his prize money to more than HK$150 million. After sitting off the pace set by... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351464/ka-ying-rising-annihilates-rivals-he-secures-20th-consecutive-win-champions-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351464/ka-ying-rising-annihilates-rivals-he-secures-20th-consecutive-win-champions-day?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:01:45 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Champion jockey Christophe Lemaire is looking forward to the “exciting challenge” of taking on Romantic Warrior when he lines up against him aboard Masquerade Ball in Sunday’s highly anticipated Group One QEII Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin. Lemaire believes Masquerade Ball has the potential to become “one of the greatest in Japanese horse racing” after proving himself on home soil against top-class horses as a three-year-old when winning the Group One Tenno Sho last November. The Frenchman, who is an... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351286/christophe-lemaire-eager-masquerade-balls-exciting-challenge-against-romantic-warrior?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351286/christophe-lemaire-eager-masquerade-balls-exciting-challenge-against-romantic-warrior?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:29:32 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Voyage Bubble and Sunlight Power have both been cleared to run in Sunday’s Group One Champions Mile at Sha Tin subject to a final inspection, and Ricky Yiu Poon-fai is confident they will put in peak performances. Yiu is eagerly anticipating the run of Voyage Bubble with blinkers on for the first time, while Sunlight Power will benefit from a favourable draw in gate three following a series of wide barriers. Yiu’s pair were in doubt to run after pre-declaration veterinary inspections found they... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351109/voyage-bubble-and-sunlight-power-back-track-run-sundays-champions-mile?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351109/voyage-bubble-and-sunlight-power-back-track-run-sundays-champions-mile?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:33:22 +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 Mark Newnham will be looking for a third straight Happy Valley victory with Ace War on Wednesday night before chasing Group One glory with My Wish and Invincible Ibis in Sunday’s Champions Mile at Sha Tin. My Wish has progressed well since his second place in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy (1,600m) when beaten by a short head behind Lucky Sweynesse and is eyeing his first Group One victory in an open edition of the Champions Mile. “My Wish had a gallop on the course on Saturday morning, which... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350686/mark-newnham-eyes-happy-valley-hat-trick-ace-war-ahead-dual-pronged-champions-mile-assault?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350686/mark-newnham-eyes-happy-valley-hat-trick-ace-war-ahead-dual-pronged-champions-mile-assault?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:09:11 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Zac Purton celebrated a century of wins for the 10th consecutive Hong Kong season when Gold Patch dug deep to win the Class Three Enabling Professionals To Flourish For Their Charge Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The eight-time Hong Kong champion jockey and Australian Racing Hall of Famer secured the milestone for the 11th time courtesy of a double after also winning on Absolute Honour. Purton currently sits on 1,978 Hong Kong wins after breaking Douglas Whyte’s all-time record of 1,813... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350631/zac-purton-scores-11th-century-thanks-gold-patch-and-absolute-honour-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350631/zac-purton-scores-11th-century-thanks-gold-patch-and-absolute-honour-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:48:08 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Matthew Poon Ming-fai is looking forward to partnering with a “more tough, more strong and more focused” Mapogo in the Class Four Promoting Health For All Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The promising Manfred Man Ka-leung-trained galloper jumped as the $1.8 favourite at his debut run last month and finished fourth, one and three-quarter lengths behind Run Run Sunrise. The three-year-old had shown plenty of ability in trials but his lack of experience was evident on race day when placed... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350581/matthew-poon-looks-forward-partnering-tougher-stronger-mapogo-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350581/matthew-poon-looks-forward-partnering-tougher-stronger-mapogo-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:39:14 +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 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Hugh Bowman praised a “relaxed” Romantic Warrior following a super trial ahead of his tilt at a record-extending fourth Group One QEII Cup (2,000m) victory at Sha Tin in 12 days time. The 13-time Group One winner will come up against a strong international field including the likes of fellow Group One victors Masquerade Ball, Royal Champion and Sosie, each vying for the HK$30 million feature. Danny Shum Chap-shing’s stable star went to the line under a hold in a time of 1m 36.13s, finishing a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350055/bowman-takes-warrior-spin-around-sha-tin-ahead-solid-book-rides-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350055/bowman-takes-warrior-spin-around-sha-tin-ahead-solid-book-rides-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:40 +0000 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 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Hong Kong’s latest addition to the jockey ranks, Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu, scored a sensational double for her master Ricky Yiu Poon-fai at Sha Tin on Sunday. Flashing Fighter gave Yuen the first leg of her brace in the first section of the Class Four Hart Handicap (1,200m) before the apprentice struck on Fortune Link in the Class Three Jordan Handicap (1,400m). Continuing on her sensational run at Sha Tin, Yuen has now secured four wins within her first 12 days on the Hong Kong roster. “First of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349804/apprentice-jockey-nichola-yuen-scores-sensational-double-master-ricky-yiu-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349804/apprentice-jockey-nichola-yuen-scores-sensational-double-master-ricky-yiu-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:08:30 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Harry Bentley has several strong chances on Sunday at Sha Tin, headlined by the progressive Smart Golf who looks to go from strength to strength in the Class Three Parkes Handicap (1,200m). The Frankie Lor Fu-chuen-trained four-year-old has made it an impressive three wins from five starts and still has plenty of improvement to come as he develops, according to Bentley. “He’s getting that little bit more mature, physically and mentally. So hopefully he can just go to that next level,” Bentley... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349747/harry-bentley-tees-two-good-chances-smart-golf-and-elite-golf-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349747/harry-bentley-tees-two-good-chances-smart-golf-and-elite-golf-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:02:06 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes launched their three-month partnership in flying form with a four-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The decision for Moreira to join Fownes as the stable’s retained rider for the rest of the season was vindicated with wins from Decision Link, Golden Brilliant, Sky Cap and Perfect General. Moreira is thrilled to be back riding winners in familiar territory where he enjoyed enormous success for almost a decade before leaving at the end of 2022. “Dream night.... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349431/joao-moreira-and-caspar-fownes-launch-three-month-partnership-four-timer-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349431/joao-moreira-and-caspar-fownes-launch-three-month-partnership-four-timer-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:42:20 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Joao Moreira will kick off his three-month stint as retained rider for Caspar Fownes when the pair combine with a full card of nine runners at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Moreira is one of the city’s most decorated jockeys, having ridden over 1,200 winners and been crowned champion jockey four times in the jurisdiction, and will look to begin his latest campaign with a bang. Fownes will bid to reclaim the trainers’ championship lead where he currently sits second on 43 winners – four wins... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349229/caspar-fownes-and-joao-moreira-bid-begin-three-month-campaign-bang-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349229/caspar-fownes-and-joao-moreira-bid-begin-three-month-campaign-bang-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:49:02 +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 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising surged to a record-extending 19th consecutive victory in Sunday’s Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m), obliterating his own Sha Tin track record in another barnstorming display. Zac Purton was aboard the world’s best sprinter once again as they knocked 0.08 seconds off the previous mark to record a time of 1:07.12. The David Hayes-trained superstar has remained undefeated for 784 days, and Purton believes the champion is now at the peak of his powers. “I think what... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349174/ka-ying-rising-peak-his-powers-super-sprinter-obliterates-sha-tin-track-record-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349174/ka-ying-rising-peak-his-powers-super-sprinter-obliterates-sha-tin-track-record-again?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:53:46 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Lucky Sweynesse and Derek Leung Ka-chun won’t need to worry about two of the world’s best racehorses – Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior – when they contest the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy (1,600m) on Monday. At the same meeting two years ago, the four-time Group One winner was victorious in the Group Two Sprint Cup over 1,200m, but his last two efforts ­– both in Group One company – have seen him step up in trip. Manfred Man Ka-leung’s galloper ran a gallant second to Romantic Warrior in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349023/lucky-sweynesse-and-derek-leung-get-their-time-shine-group-two-chairmans-trophy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349023/lucky-sweynesse-and-derek-leung-get-their-time-shine-group-two-chairmans-trophy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu wrote a new page in the history books by soaring to her first Hong Kong victory on just her second ride at Sha Tin’s all-weather meeting on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old handled her first race meeting in Hong Kong like an ultimate professional, guiding Pi Legend to a maiden local victory with a beautifully-rated ride in section two of the Class Four Ma Tau Wai Handicap (1,200m) for trainer Dennis Yip Chor-hong. “I’m very excited. I can’t believe that at... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348714/nichola-yuen-lights-sha-tin-debut-victory-her-second-ever-ride-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348714/nichola-yuen-lights-sha-tin-debut-victory-her-second-ever-ride-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:21:48 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Angus Chung Yik-lai is excited about his prospects of claiming a maiden Group race victory when Tony Cruz’s import Stunning Peach bids for a hat-trick in Monday’s Group Two Chairman’s Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin. While the in-form five-year-old has taken longer than expected to hit his mark in Hong Kong, he has earned his chance as a Group Two contender after back-to-back victories in Class Two company with Chung on board at both starts. “I think in my career it might be the best horse I’ve... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348387/angus-chung-seeks-group-two-chairmans-trophy-glory-aboard-best-horse-ive-ridden-so-far?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348387/angus-chung-seeks-group-two-chairmans-trophy-glory-aboard-best-horse-ive-ridden-so-far?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:28:30 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Mark Newham reclaimed the trainers’ championship lead from Caspar Fownes and went on to extend it by two wins after scoring a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday with Max Que, Ever Luck and Ace. Now sitting on 45 winners for the season, Newnham has carried on his super form after securing a five-timer at Happy Valley, followed by victory in the Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) with Invincible Ibis. Newnham’s treble was headlined by the consistent Max Que who proved his capability in Class Two company at his... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348302/mark-newnham-maintains-super-form-sha-tin-treble-reclaim-trainers-championship-lead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348302/mark-newnham-maintains-super-form-sha-tin-treble-reclaim-trainers-championship-lead?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:53:25 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan James Orman is looking forward to partnering the exciting sprinter Magnifique once again when they line up in the Class Two CW Chu Alumni Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. David Hall’s talented son of Charm Spirit has secured five wins from seven starts and will look to extend his admirable record when he steps up in grade. The four-year-old returns to the Sha Tin turf track after a last-start win on the all-weather by half a length over Victory Sky. “He’s back to the turf, which will suit... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348244/james-orman-looking-forward-riding-boom-sprinter-magnifique-sha-tin-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348244/james-orman-looking-forward-riding-boom-sprinter-magnifique-sha-tin-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:02:46 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Danny Shum Chap-shing dominated Happy Valley with a four-timer on Wednesday night, while Hugh Bowman carried on his Hong Kong Derby-winning form with a treble. Shum cruised to 41 winners for the season to take third place in the trainers’ championship, just two wins behind leader Caspar Fownes and one behind Mark Newnham. Regaining second in the jockeys’ championship, Bowman boosted his winning tally to 44 for the season after a quiet period before victory in last Sunday’s Derby aboard... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347908/danny-shum-dominates-happy-valley-four-timer-hugh-bowman-continues-derby-winning-ways?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347908/danny-shum-dominates-happy-valley-four-timer-hugh-bowman-continues-derby-winning-ways?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:48:34 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Ka Ying Rising returned in superb style with a turf trial win at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning as he gears up to try to make it a record-extending 19 consecutive wins in the Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) on April 6. Eight-time Hong Kong champion jockey Zac Purton is savouring every moment on the world’s best sprinter as he continues to write new chapters in the history books. “Obviously it’s been a great journey, so I do enjoy every time I get to spend on his back, which is not enough really, but... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347720/ka-ying-rising-returns-style-first-outing-record-18th-straight-victory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347720/ka-ying-rising-returns-style-first-outing-record-18th-straight-victory?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:22 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Dylan Browne McMonagle will sign off his three-month stint in Hong Kong with four chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday, after a successful effort that has seen him secure 10 wins so far. The Irish champion jockey has drawn praise from plenty of top trainers, including Ricky Yiu Poon-fai and John Size, and is hoping to make a return to Hong Kong in the future following a productive stint. “It’s been a good experience – I’ve made a lot of good contacts and I’ve learned plenty, so I’ll be looking... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347691/dylan-browne-mcmonagle-grateful-support-he-looks-sign-his-stint-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347691/dylan-browne-mcmonagle-grateful-support-he-looks-sign-his-stint-style?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:35:48 +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 The prodigious Hot Delight continued his unbeaten streak when taking out the Class Three Werther Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin, helping Francis Lui Kin-wai clinch another double on Sunday. Lui’s progressive galloper continued to impress when jumping as the $1.4 favourite and making it three consecutive wins over the course and distance, with Vincent Ho Chak-yiu on board once again. After sitting off Pakistan Legacy’s lead for most the trip, the son of Too Darn Hot showed sensational ability as he... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347483/francis-luis-exciting-hot-delight-remains-unbeaten-trainer-scores-double-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347483/francis-luis-exciting-hot-delight-remains-unbeaten-trainer-scores-double-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:04:12 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Owner Marc Chan will launch a two-pronged attack in his very first BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) attempt on Sunday at Sha Tin with Stormy Grove and Seraph Gabriel. While Chan has savoured significant success in his lilac and gold colours across Europe, including multiple Group One victories with flag-bearer Kinross, this is the first year that he has had any runner make the final Derby field. “I’ve never been in the Hong Kong Derby. I’ve been to the French Derby and ran second, I had Stanhope... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347421/marc-chan-launches-two-pronged-attack-first-derby-crack-stormy-grove-and-seraph-gabriel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347421/marc-chan-launches-two-pronged-attack-first-derby-crack-stormy-grove-and-seraph-gabriel?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:09:45 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Mark Newnham celebrated a career-best five winners at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, while Andrea Atzeni continued his red-hot form with his second four-timer in as many weeks. Newnham jumped back up to second in the trainers’ championship on 40 wins after falling just one win short of current title leader Caspar Fownes’ record of six winners at a Hong Kong meeting, which he achieved at the Valley in 2010. While Newnham trained four winners on a day in Australia across different tracks, it was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347079/mark-newnham-dominates-happy-valley-five-timer-while-andrea-atzeni-scores-four-timer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347079/mark-newnham-dominates-happy-valley-five-timer-while-andrea-atzeni-scores-four-timer?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:45:17 +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 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 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Promising sprinter Turquoise Velocity’s exciting dead-heat victory helped trainer Francis Lui Kin-wai and jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun secure a double in tandem at Sha Tin on Sunday. A dramatic finish saw Turquoise Velocity and We Are Hero hit the line locked together in the Class Three Lok Sin Tong Cup (1,000m) in only the second dead heat of the season. Four-year-old Turquoise Velocity stayed on strongly and looked to have the race won until the veteran We Are Hero flashed late to draw level,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346666/promising-sprinter-turquoise-velocitys-dead-heat-caps-doubles-francis-lui-and-keith-yeung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346666/promising-sprinter-turquoise-velocitys-dead-heat-caps-doubles-francis-lui-and-keith-yeung?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:31:14 +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 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Hong Kong stars Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior have topped the latest edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, the first time the city has occupied both spots. The David Hayes-trained Ka Ying Rising headlines the rankings, remaining Hong Kong’s highest-rated racehorse in history on a mark of 128, while the Danny Shum Chap-shing-trained Romantic Warrior was close behind with a rating of 124. Third place in the list, which was released on Thursday, went to Japanese... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346486/ka-ying-rising-tops-longines-worlds-best-racehorse-rankings-final-derby-field-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346486/ka-ying-rising-tops-longines-worlds-best-racehorse-rankings-final-derby-field-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:30:09 +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 The Hong Kong Jockey Club will see two new names in the form guide next month when local apprentice Nichola Yuen Hang Yiu joins the riding roster from April 1, followed by Group One-winning Australian jockey Ethan Brown on April 26. Yuen will be just the second female jockey to ride full-time in Hong Kong since 2017, following Britney Wong Po-ni’s recruitment in 2025. Yuen entered the Jockey Club’s trainee programme in 2016 before moving to Australia in 2021 where she recorded 61 wins over three... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346085/apprentice-nichola-yuen-and-group-one-winner-ethan-brown-get-set-hong-kong-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346085/apprentice-nichola-yuen-and-group-one-winner-ethan-brown-get-set-hong-kong-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Angus Chung Yik-lai has a trio of solid chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, headlined by last-start winner Outgate in the first section of the Class Three Bonham Handicap (1,200m). The seven-year-old saluted for the first time in 623 days when he was dropped back in trip from 1,650m to 1,200m, winning by three quarters of a length over the smart Bienvenue who will step out as a favourite in the Class Three Craigengower Cricket Club Challenge Cup (1,200m). “I didn’t expect a win last time... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346099/angus-chung-looking-go-back-back-outgate-happy-valley-wednesday-night?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346099/angus-chung-looking-go-back-back-outgate-happy-valley-wednesday-night?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:52:44 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan David Hayes is chasing a last-minute Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) berth with China Win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night when he looks to triumph for the third consecutive time in the Class Three Lyttelton Handicap (1,800m). China Win was withdrawn on the eve of his last start due to an irregular heart rhythm, which threw Derby plans into doubt for the 67-rated galloper. The son of Super Seth has been working well since the scratching and has trialled eight days out from the upcoming run where he... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345936/david-hayes-eyes-final-bid-hong-kong-derby-berth-china-win-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345936/david-hayes-eyes-final-bid-hong-kong-derby-berth-china-win-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:48:23 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Andrea Atzeni scored a sensational four-timer at Sha Tin on Sunday, headlined by Endued’s gutsy win in the Class Three Kowloon Tong Club Trophy (1,600m), before he quickly shot off to welcome his first child into the world. The Sardinian jockey has enjoyed many four-timers in Europe, but this was the first occasion that he has achieved the feat in Hong Kong, and the day was made even sweeter by the news that his fiancé Emma was in labour as the card drew to a close. Atzeni was victorious in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345891/andrea-atzeni-lands-four-timer-he-prepares-become-father-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345891/andrea-atzeni-lands-four-timer-he-prepares-become-father-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:06:39 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Lyle Hewitson has a strong line-up of rides at Sha Tin on Sunday that includes the progressive Supreme Sea stepping up grade in the Class Three Cornwall Handicap (1,200m) and Packing Angel in the Class Two Devon Handicap (1,800m). The lightly raced Supreme Sea has impressed in his two starts for trainer Mark Newnham, recording a win and a second placing by just half a length to Vulcanus on Sha Tin’s all-weather track. “I think he’s a very good horse. I’m really happy to have got aboard him, he’s... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345825/strong-line-sha-tin-lyle-hewitson-headlined-supreme-sea-and-packing-angel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345825/strong-line-sha-tin-lyle-hewitson-headlined-supreme-sea-and-packing-angel?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:15:37 +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 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan The David Hayes and Keith Yeung Ming-lun partnership will look to continue their recent success at Happy Valley on Wednesday night when Withallmyfaith steps out in the Class Three Sichuan Bipenggou Tourist Attractions Handicap (1,650m). While the New Zealand import has been competitive in Class Three company throughout his Hong Kong career so far, a local victory has eluded the five-year-old. A strong partnership with regular jockey Yeung – who has ridden him in all eight of his starts this... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345238/david-hayes-and-keith-yeung-continue-strong-partnership-happy-valley-withallmyfaith?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345238/david-hayes-and-keith-yeung-continue-strong-partnership-happy-valley-withallmyfaith?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:18:11 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan David Eustace and Hugh Bowman will combine with two strong prospects on Wednesday evening at Happy Valley, including the consistent Silvery Breeze in the Class Three Sichuan Bipenggou Tourist Attractions Handicap (1,650m). While the son of Dundeel didn’t have the race run to suit last start in Class Two company, he has not been out of the top two placings in his four previous efforts this season, which included a win in the third leg of the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship – a Class... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345110/david-eustace-and-hugh-bowman-eye-happy-valley-double-silvery-breeze-and-ragga-bomb?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345110/david-eustace-and-hugh-bowman-eye-happy-valley-double-silvery-breeze-and-ragga-bomb?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:28:23 +0000