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Frankie Lor after a winner earlier this season at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Dark Dream begins quest for HK$18 million Hong Kong Derby glory

While many have travelled the same path and fallen short, connections of the Australian import are hoping to make it third time lucky

30 Oct 2018

Easy Go Easy Win trials at Sha Tin last week with Zac Purton riding. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore begins quest for a seventh Derby with Easy Go Easy Win

4 Oct 2018 - 3:31 PM

John Size (left) poses with connections of Hong Kong Derby winner Ping Hai Star. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Exceptional John Size now getting the recognition he deserves

20 Mar 2018 - 7:22 PM

Ryan Moore with Ping Hai Star after Sunday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Derby hero Ping Hai Star now rated higher than Luger at same stage

19 Mar 2018 - 8:02 PM

The thought of contesting the HK$18 million feature did not enter the trainer’s mind until March 3, but the gelding delivers on the biggest stage

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John Size is a Star – Ping Hai times his Derby run to perfection

18 Mar 2018 - 11:51 PM

Ryan Moore gives the thumbs up after winning the BMW Hong Kong Derby. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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‘I had the right horse, trained by the right man’: Ryan Moore

18 Mar 2018 - 11:22 PM

Ryan Moore boots home Ping Hai Star to claim the BMW Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Everything comes together as Ping Hai Star wins vintage HK Derby

18 Mar 2018 - 10:19 PM

Ryan Moore and John Size. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Ryan Moore, John Size take Hong Kong Derby with Ping Hai Star

18 Mar 2018 - 5:07 PM

Nothingilikemore races away with the Classic Mile in January. Photo: Kenneth Chan

John Size can draw on history to land his third Hong Kong Derby

17 Mar 2018 - 7:41 PM

Singapore Sling, ridden by Chad Schofield, wins the Hong Kong Classic Cup at Sha Tin in February. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Class is key for horses aiming at HK$18 million Derby

17 Mar 2018 - 1:07 PM

Chad Schofield screams in delight after winning the Classic Cup with Singapore Sling. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Appreciative Schofield relishing opportunity on Derby favourite Singapore Sling

16 Mar 2018 - 3:16 PM

Zac Purton gives the thumbs up after winning on Exultant over the Derby distance (2,000m) in December. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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‘Last time it fried his head’: Purton hoping for different in the Derby

16 Mar 2018 - 1:29 PM

John Moore has high Derby hopes for Ruthven, who is believed to have cost HK$10 million to HK$12 million. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Derby owners spend HK$90m for a shot at HK$10m first prize

16 Mar 2018 - 10:22 AM 1

Tony Millard is all smiles as he talks to trainer John Size after Singapore Sling drew barrier three for Sunday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Singapore Sling holds the aces after drawing perfectly for the Derby

15 Mar 2018 - 4:40 PM

Sam Clipperton and Rivet at trackwork. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Talented Rivet can win Derby ‘if he puts his mind on it’: Sam Clipperton

14 Mar 2018 - 12:03 PM

Richard Gibson looks over Rattan after one of his wins. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Most want an inside gate for the Derby, but not Rattan’s connections

14 Mar 2018 - 10:02 AM

Damien Oliver celebrates a win in Hong Kong in 2011. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Damien Oliver takes Derby ride on Ruthven after Hugh Bowman ruled out

14 Mar 2018 - 8:18 AM

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Moreira happy with Nothingilikemore but fears stablemate most in Derby

13 Mar 2018 - 12:09 PM