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The Breeders’ Cup dream is over for Gun Pit. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Visa issues end the Breeders’ Cup dream for Caspar Fownes and Gun Pit

The dirt specialist is staying in Hong Kong and will miss the Grade One Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile in Los Angeles

20 Oct 2016

Zac Purton guides Gun Pit to victory in a barrier trial on Tuesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Gun Pit is flying, but transport an issue as Caspar Fownes weighs up Breeders’ Cup assault

18 Oct 2016 - 3:30 PM

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira waves his wand and delivers a five-timer

13 Oct 2016 - 12:22 AM

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Premiership leaders Caspar Fownes and Joao Moreira set to skip further clear

10 Oct 2016 - 7:00 PM

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Caspar Fownes takes lead in trainers’ championship and is determined to stay there

8 Oct 2016 - 11:38 PM

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Caspar Fownes and Brett Prebble dominate Happy Valley with trebles

6 Oct 2016 - 12:00 AM

Zac Purton

Gun Pit closer to Breeders’ Cup commitment after Sha Tin barrier trial

4 Oct 2016 - 6:56 PM

A barrier trial will determine if Gun Pit makes his way to the USA for the Breeders’ Cup meeting. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Barrier trial the key to Gun Pit’s Breeders’ Cup tilt

30 Sep 2016 - 2:35 PM

Trainer Casper Fownes is out to reclaim his title as “King of Happy Valley”. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Casper Fownes determined to reclaim title as ‘King of Happy Valley’

26 Sep 2016 - 5:18 PM

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Shock of Delight: Caspar Fownes’ galloper becomes second longest-priced winner on record at 267-1

11 Sep 2016 - 9:15 PM

I’m In Charge has not won since the Chief Executive’s Cup last year, but looks well placed to win the Kwangtung Handicap Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Caspar Fownes to take Charge of Kwangtung Handicap Cup in bid to upset Joyful Trinity

10 Sep 2016 - 6:37 PM

Caspar Fownes

What a Marvel as Caspar Fownes gets Speedy treble to regain Valley King title

8 Sep 2016 - 12:30 AM

Hong Kong could have its second runner ever at the rich November meeting with the trainer looking to aim his specialist at the US$1 million Dirt Mile

Caspar Fownes

American dream: Caspar Fownes looking at Breeders’ Cup for Gun Pit after Korean plans shelved

31 Aug 2016 - 6:10 PM

Amazing Race has shown versatility in his career in Britain.Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Clue is obvious with big money on Amazing Race at Happy Valley

7 Jul 2016 - 8:18 PM

Nash Rawiller gets Renaissance Art over the line to win the feature of the day, the Hong Kong Reunification Cup, at Sha Tin on Friday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Mojo’s back: Renaissance Art caps return to form after gelding operation with Reunification Cup victory

1 Jul 2016 - 9:15 PM

Zac Purton brings Renaissance Art back after winning race six. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Caspar Fownes dances the night away with a treble

23 Jun 2016 - 12:30 AM

The champion Australian rider is the king of celebrations, but his decision not to wave his whip after crossing the line on Winston’s Lad proved correct as he went down by a nose

Brett Prebble

Brett Prebble makes right judgement call as he loses tight photo finish to Caspar Fownes’ Sky King

19 Jun 2016 - 9:21 PM

Olivier Doleuze drives giant galloper Sky King home to win the first race at the public holiday meeting at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Gentle giant: Caspar Fownes’ Sky King eclipses Able Friend, taking ‘huge’ title with Class Four win

9 Jun 2016 - 9:30 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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