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Lyle Hewitson drives Ching to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ching continues to do his bit in Michael Chang’s push to avoid third strike

Ultra-consistent galloper carries his handler to 16 wins for the season with his fourth victory of the campaign at Sha Tin on Sunday

28 May 2023

Tuchel runs down Flaming Rabbit to win the Class Two Para Sports Coach Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Size rates two-time Classic Series silver medallist Tuchel’s win as his best run

21 May 2023 - 9:21 PM

Silvestre de Sousa after a recent Happy Valley winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Silvestre de Sousa expected to appeal 10-month ban for betting offences

13 May 2023 - 7:51 PM

A field leaves the gates. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club commits to backing ‘speed racing competition’ in mainland China

7 May 2023 - 8:21 PM

Joao Moreira returns a winner aboard Packing Hurricane at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira a winner again in Hong Kong: ‘it’s like a dream’

30 Apr 2023 - 8:44 PM

Russian Emperor (number four) finishes eighth in the Group One Dubai Sheema Classic (2,410m) in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Douglas Whyte eyes Queen Mother Memorial Cup with Russian Emperor after skipping QE II

15 Apr 2023 - 8:29 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates his Sha Tin four-timer on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Apologetic Hugh Bowman lands four-timer despite missing Sha Tin features: ‘it was my mistake’

9 Apr 2023 - 7:04 PM

Jockey Luke Ferraris and trainer Douglas Whyte enjoy The Good Deal’s win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Luke Ferraris rides ‘special’ first winner for Douglas Whyte after a childhood spent watching him dominate

2 Apr 2023 - 7:33 PM

Jerry Chau and Duke Wai return after running fifth in Saturday night’s Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jerry Chau soaks up ‘dream’ trip to Dubai World Cup: ‘I’ve learned a lot’

26 Mar 2023 - 6:09 PM

Vincent Ho is all smiles after landing his 500th Hong Kong winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Vincent Ho becomes only second home-grown jockey to snare 500 Hong Kong winners

19 Mar 2023 - 9:15 PM

Glorious Dragon trials at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Pierre Ng’s Dubai World Cup team doubles as Dragon gets Glorious Group One call-up

11 Mar 2023 - 8:51 PM

Douglas Whyte couldn’t be happier with how Russian Emperor is travelling in Dubai. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong duo full steam ahead to Dubai Sheema Classic despite differing fortunes

5 Mar 2023 - 7:09 PM

Beauty Eternal wins the Class Two Citigold Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Beauty Eternal’s Derby odds slashed after Size’s star smashes the clock

26 Feb 2023 - 8:44 PM

Carroll Street salutes under Karis Teetan at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte’s magical weekend continues, while Purton lands treble before rare suspension

19 Feb 2023 - 9:02 PM

Douglas Whyte gives Russian Emperor a pat after his Champions & Chater Cup win last year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Russian Emperor and Senor Toba at home in Qatar ahead of H.H. The Amir Trophy

12 Feb 2023 - 7:50 PM

Richard Gibson enjoys a winner at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Richard Gibson positive despite Wellington’s second, Blake Shinn commits to Classic Cup ride

5 Feb 2023 - 8:06 PM

James McDonald enjoys Happy For All’s victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

James McDonald and Ryan Moore cash in at Sha Tin as John Size takes title-race lead with a treble

29 Jan 2023 - 8:03 PM

Victor The Winner coasts home under Hugh Bowman at Sha Tin on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Victor The Winner bounces back in style with four-length victory at Sha Tin

24 Jan 2023 - 9:12 PM

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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.