Hugh Bowman

Max Que cruises to victory under Zac Purton last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham fancies Happy Valley pair in bid to extend trainers’ championship lead

9 Feb 2026 - 2:34 PM

Storm Rider after his most recent Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman hopes Storm Rider can rise to the occasion in Million Challenge bid at Happy Valley

3 Feb 2026 - 5:17 PM

Hugh Bowman guides Patch Of Theta to victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Theta bound for Group One company again after tough Class One triumph

1 Feb 2026 - 7:59 PM

Little Paradise storms clear to win the Classic Mile under Vincent Ho. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise stamps himself as a rising star with breathtaking Classic Mile romp

1 Feb 2026 - 6:58 PM

Trainer Francis Lui and jockey Zac Purton were in outstanding form in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of January

29 Jan 2026 - 10:00 PM

Mark Newnham is hoping his four strong group can get the job done at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

29 Jan 2026 - 3:45 PM

Trainer David Hayes celebrates his 700th Hong Kong victory with jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

In-form David Hayes rings up 700th Hong Kong win in emotional Happy Valley double

28 Jan 2026 - 11:39 PM

Matthew Chadwick gives Patch Of Cosmo a pat after his Sha Tin victory last March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Matthew Chadwick is excited to reunite with classy Patch Of Cosmo in Classic Mile

26 Jan 2026 - 3:30 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Silent Witness’ record 17 straight wins

25 Jan 2026 - 6:13 PM

John Size is on upset duty at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size looks to play spoiler as his team takes on ‘three champions’ at Sha Tin

23 Jan 2026 - 1:33 PM

Zac Purton and Sagacious Life after their win this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton makes ‘really tough decision’ to ride Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

12 Jan 2026 - 4:03 PM

Invincible Ibis storms home under Hugh Bowman to notch a fourth straight win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Invincible Ibis makes another Classic Mile statement as Mark Newnham continues stellar season

11 Jan 2026 - 6:51 PM

My Wish’s connections after his Hong Kong Classic Mile success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish jockey swap a disappointing decision that highlights brutal reality riders can face

8 Jan 2026 - 4:25 PM

Owner Patrick Kwok Ho-chuen, trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Zac Purton after Beauty Bolt’s win in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Tony Cruz backs Beauty Bolt to boost Classic Mile claims at Sha Tin on Sunday

8 Jan 2026 - 12:57 PM

Zac Purton guides Invincible Ibis to a third straight triumph last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

5 Jan 2026 - 5:04 PM

Topic / Hugh Bowman

Hugh Bowman

Crawford set to keep the good times rolling with strong Sha Tin squad

Teetan gives Romantic Warrior seal of approval after Voyage Bubble trial clash

Cruz reveals big plans for Peach after drought-breaking Sha Tin victory

Mark Newnham fancies Happy Valley pair in bid to extend trainers’ championship lead

Hugh Bowman hopes Storm Rider can rise to the occasion in Million Challenge bid at Happy Valley

Patch Of Theta bound for Group One company again after tough Class One triumph

Little Paradise stamps himself as a rising star with breathtaking Classic Mile romp

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of January

Mark Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

In-form David Hayes rings up 700th Hong Kong win in emotional Happy Valley double

Matthew Chadwick is excited to reunite with classy Patch Of Cosmo in Classic Mile

Champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Silent Witness’ record 17 straight wins

Size looks to play spoiler as his team takes on ‘three champions’ at Sha Tin

Zac Purton makes ‘really tough decision’ to ride Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

Invincible Ibis makes another Classic Mile statement as Mark Newnham continues stellar season

My Wish jockey swap a disappointing decision that highlights brutal reality riders can face

Tony Cruz backs Beauty Bolt to boost Classic Mile claims at Sha Tin on Sunday

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.