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Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Soumillon to ride Noisy Boy in HK Derby – if he gets his new passport in time

Dennis Yip hoping to join forces with the Belgian jockey in the city’s most prestigious race

14 Mar 2025

The Hong Kong Derby field is announced at Happy Valley on Friday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lo Rider and Beauty Alliance sneak into Derby field as Mondial misses out

14 Mar 2025 - 1:42 PM

Rubylot wins the Classic Cup under Brenton Avdulla. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

HK Derby top 10: Rubylot, Johannes Brahms lead early rankings

13 Mar 2025 - 2:10 PM

Ben Thompson will again ride Bundle Award in the Hong Kong Derby on March 23. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Thompson maintains Derby ride on Bundle Award, while Spangle presses on

11 Mar 2025 - 1:50 PM

Noisy Boy wins at Sha Tin under Andrea Atzeni. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yip backs in-form Noisy Boy to prove HK Derby credentials in Classic Cup

1 Mar 2025 - 9:22 AM

Trainer Dennis Yip kisses jockey Zac Purton after Massive Sovereign’s Hong Kong Derby success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘Special’ Sovereign delivers Yip his biggest moment: ‘It’s amazing for my life’

24 Mar 2024 - 8:04 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates after winning the Classic Cup aboard Helios Express. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman and Helios Express ready to complete Classic Series clean sweep

24 Mar 2024 - 8:53 AM

Peter Ng (left) and son Pierre in 2013. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ng keeps to himself ahead of bid to join father on Hong Kong Derby honour roll

23 Mar 2024 - 2:50 PM

Zac Purton guides Massive Sovereign to an outstanding first-up win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton’s Massive Derby challenge: ‘He’s going to have to be better again’

23 Mar 2024 - 8:48 AM

Unbelievable gallops on the all-weather track at Sha Tin ahead of the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bentley has high hopes for Unbelievable: ‘He’s one that flies under the radar’

22 Mar 2024 - 3:23 PM

Massive Sovereign gets off the mark at the first time of asking in Hong Kong earlier this month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Budding bloodstock agent dreaming of HK Derby glory with his first import

22 Mar 2024 - 2:06 PM

Helios Express as a yearling. Photo: Inglis

Hong Kong racing

Australian breeder has no regrets selling HK Derby favourite Helios Express cheaply

22 Mar 2024 - 11:33 AM

Trainer David Hall celebrates a recent winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

In-form Hall takes aim at HK Derby undercard: ‘I don’t think he’s run a bad race’

22 Mar 2024 - 6:57 AM

Thursday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) barrier draw in the Sha Tin parade ring. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Top HK Derby chances draw wide, with hot favourite Helios whacked with gate 13

21 Mar 2024 - 3:07 PM

Beauty Crescent and Alexis Badel will team up again in Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Badel weighs up tactical change in bid for back-to-back Derby upsets

19 Mar 2024 - 1:59 PM

Star Mac (right) gallops on the turf at Sha Tin ahead of the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes hopes Star Mac’s strengths outweigh concerning slow starts in Derby

19 Mar 2024 - 12:07 PM

Lyle Hewitson returns from suspension on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hewitson itching to make winning return from suspension ahead of HK Derby ride

18 Mar 2024 - 4:41 PM

Galaxy Patch gallops under Blake Shinn at Sha Tin on Monday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shinn’s hit-and-run Galaxy Patch gallop ‘could be the difference’ in HK Derby

18 Mar 2024 - 8:59 AM