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Russian Emperor (right) finishes second to Sky Darci (left) in this year’s Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Whyte’s Emperor out to regain his groove: ‘he’s changed’

The Hong Kong Derby runner-up resumes in the Group Three Celebration Cup after some fitness concerns and a gelding operation late last season

25 Sep 2021

Jerry Chau gives the thumbs up after winning aboard Rainbow Light at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Douglas Whyte

Rising star Chau delivers ‘his ride of the season’ for boss Whyte

7 Jul 2021 - 11:04 PM

Jerry Chau guides Mister Snowdon to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Douglas Whyte

Stellar win from Mister Snowdon highlights evolution of Whyte, Chau

4 Jul 2021 - 7:25 PM

Russian Emperor (right) runs second to Sky Darci (left) in the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Douglas Whyte

Whyte backs Emperor to atone, hopes Courier isn’t the ‘formality’ he looks

20 May 2021 - 6:01 PM

Jerry Chau pumps his first as Carroll Street beats Winner Method at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Whyte’s Carroll Street flashes huge potential with upset of Winner Method

12 May 2021 - 11:03 PM

Russian Emperor (right) finishes second to Sky Darci in the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Rising stars Russian Emperor and Courier Wonder to press on

7 May 2021 - 1:18 PM

Douglas Whyte

Important career achievements for Whyte and Chau at Happy Valley

5 May 2021 - 11:40 PM

Russian Emperor (outside) is just beaten by Sky Darci in the Hong Kong Derby in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

First Look

‘I want my horse for next season’: Whyte sticks to blueprint with Russian Emperor after skipping QE II

29 Apr 2021 - 1:16 PM

Harry Bentley celebrates after notching his first Hong Kong winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Bentley lands his maiden Hong Kong winner with his first ride at Happy Valley

21 Apr 2021 - 11:04 PM

Vincent Ho goes for home on Carroll Street to win at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Relief for Whyte as he works out what makes Carroll Street tick

17 Apr 2021 - 7:30 PM

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Stud career in play for Russian Emperor if he can capture Hong Kong Derby

16 Mar 2021 - 2:28 PM

Matthew Poon drives Travel Datuk over the line at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong racing’s longest-standing maiden Travel Datuk finally snaps his drought

10 Mar 2021 - 11:40 PM

Douglas Whyte takes a two-pronged attack into this year’s Hong Kong Derby. Photo: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Derby field finalised; unlikely inclusion gives Whyte a two-pronged attack

10 Mar 2021 - 1:55 PM

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Whyte weathers drought: ‘thank goodness I’ve been in the game a long time’

22 Feb 2021 - 1:50 PM

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Whyte goes back to the future with Derby hope Congratulation

13 Feb 2021 - 1:09 PM

Carroll Street cruises to victory under Jerry Chau at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Whyte’s Carroll Street thrown into ‘deep end’ after 10-point whack

16 Jan 2021 - 1:14 PM

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Whyte has a ‘spring in his step’ as Russian Emperor begins Derby march

9 Jan 2021 - 3:04 PM

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Whyte snares first Group win with some help from one-time nemesis Soumillon

6 Jan 2021 - 10:55 PM

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Douglas Whyte

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.