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French jockey Alexis Badel. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Pardon my French: misunderstanding means Ruthven gallops early

The BMW Hong Kong Derby fancy was meant to work on Thursday ahead of the Hong Kong Classic Mile but the jockey went a day early

18 Jan 2018

Zac Purton

We can floor Nothingilikemore, says Exultant jockey Zac Purton

17 Jan 2018 - 12:54 PM

Joao Moreira guides Nothingilikemore to victory in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Trying to find the Derby winner? Here is a proven formula

16 Jan 2018 - 8:53 PM

Joao Moreira encourages Time To Celebrate to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

A Day at the Races

Amid high expectations, the new crop can provide a compelling four-year-old series

7 Jan 2018 - 10:16 PM

Joao Moreira punches the air after winning the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy with Rapper Dragon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Hong Kong Derby form franked as four-year-olds show their class

9 Apr 2017 - 10:38 PM

Race 8, Rapper Dragon, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the BMW Hong Kong Derby 2017 (2000m) at Sha Tin. 19MAR17

On The Rails

Rapper Dragon can be competitive in open Group Ones right now

21 Mar 2017 - 7:41 PM

Joao Moreira

The heaviest pressure I have ever felt: Moreira on his Derby ride

20 Mar 2017 - 12:14 AM

John Moore and Joao Moreira hug after winning the Hong Kong Derby with Rapper Dragon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Rapper Dragon dominant as Moore sets new Derby record

20 Mar 2017 - 12:05 AM

An overwhelmed Joao Moreira gets a big hug from wife Taciana after winning the BMW Derby aboard Rapper Dragon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Moreira calls Derby win the ‘biggest moment of my career’

19 Mar 2017 - 8:45 PM

Joao Moreira and Rapper Dragon. Photo: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Rapper Dragon creates history with dominant Derby victory

19 Mar 2017 - 4:53 PM

Joao Moreira and Rapper Dragon (blue) take out the Classic Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

The simple answer is often the right one – it’s Rapper Dragon’s Derby

18 Mar 2017 - 9:05 PM

Premier domestic racing event is a reflection of the city’s rich culture and its even richer citizens

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Hong Kong Derby is about more than just the horses

18 Mar 2017 - 2:45 PM

Jockey Club Chairman Simon Ip Sik-on (left) presents the Hong Kong Derby trophy to Werther’s owner Johnson Chen. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

How to diagnose the expensive ‘Hong Kong Derby Fever’

17 Mar 2017 - 5:47 PM

Danny Shum is all smiles after a win earlier this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Seasons Bloom out to upset the big guns in the Hong Kong Derby

17 Mar 2017 - 4:24 PM

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Rapper Dragon’s Hong Kong Derby draw worth dancing for

16 Mar 2017 - 7:13 PM

Aussie banking on change of fortune after an infection forces him to miss three winners at Happy Valley, another in New Zealand, and a Golden Slipper ride this weekend

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Purton hoping Beauty Generation is music to his (blocked) ears

16 Mar 2017 - 4:53 PM

Limitless galloping on the all weather track at Sha Tin ahead on the Hong Kong Derby on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Callan praying for dream Derby run on Limitless

16 Mar 2017 - 4:52 PM

Joao Moreira guides Rapper Dragon to victory in the Classic Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Favourite Rapper Dragon draws perfectly for Hong Kong Derby

16 Mar 2017 - 12:12 PM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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