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Jockey Vincent Ho and Golden Sixty after winning April’s Champions Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Champion Awards look clear cut, with Golden Sixty to dominate again

The Jockey Club releases the final nominees for all but the Champion Griffin category, with Wellington, Romantic Warrior and Russian Emperor all set for silverware

25 Jun 2022

Lucky Eight coasts home on debut at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Yiu likens debut winner to Amber Sky, while Lor tightens title grip

19 Jun 2022 - 12:01 PM

Jockey Derek Leung and trainer Ricky Yiu are all smiles following All Riches’ victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Yiu continues hot form on day of doubles at Sha Tin

12 Jun 2022 - 12:00 PM

Horses thunder down the straight at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong banking outage costs Jockey Club ‘HK$60 or HK$70 million’ in turnover

5 Jun 2022 - 12:48 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira celebrates a winner on Sunday before later suffering dehydration. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Joao Moreira confident he will ride at Happy Valley after suffering dehydration at Sha Tin

29 May 2022 - 12:52 PM

Tony Cruz celebrates his 1,400th winner as a Hong Kong trainer. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Tony Cruz hungry for more after 1,400th winner: ‘I’m hoping to break some records’

22 May 2022 - 11:32 AM

Cheery salutes under Derek Leung at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Joao Moreira misses out on a string of winners but Zac Purton fails to capitalise

15 May 2022 - 12:31 PM

Golden Sixty wins the Champions Mile last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Golden Sixty 50-50 for Japan, Paul O’Sullivan praises Derek Leung: ‘they’ll be talking about that ride for years’

7 May 2022 - 11:55 AM

Lyle Hewitson celebrates after completing his double with victory aboard Nicholson Returns at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hard yards pay off for red-hot Lyle Hewitson: ‘I just love it when a plan comes together’

1 May 2022 - 12:12 PM

Blake Shinn celebrates his Gold Cup victory aboard Russian Emperor. Photos: HKJC

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Blake Shinn to leave Hong Kong at the end of the season: ‘the mental stress has become too much’

16 Apr 2022 - 11:53 AM

Enchanting Ibis salutes under Antoine Hamelin at Sha Tin. Photo: HKJC

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Enchanting Ibis ‘a little bit special’, debut winner Wonderful Warrior ‘has the chance to go on with it’

10 Apr 2022 - 11:01 AM

Jack Wong is working his way back from injury. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Season over for Jack Wong, Dennis Yip in hot water for failing to report bleed

27 Mar 2022 - 11:38 AM

Blaze Warrior salutes under Joao Moreira at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: HKJC

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John Size, Zac Purton and Joao Moreira miss out on Hong Kong Derby glory but dominate the undercard

20 Mar 2022 - 12:28 PM

Winning Method (outside) sails past Captain Win (blue and pink silks) at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: HKJC

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Captain Win to bypass Hong Kong Derby after Sha Tin defeat

12 Mar 2022 - 1:07 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Caspar Fownes enjoy Galaxy Witness’ victory. Photo: HKJC

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Galaxy Witness impresses Caspar Fownes with hat-trick of wins: ‘we’re going to have some fun with him’

6 Mar 2022 - 11:30 AM

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Frankie Lor could face disciplinary action after potential breach of ‘racing bubble’

27 Feb 2022 - 12:52 PM

Trainer Caspar Fownes gives Sky Darci a pat after a win under Joao Moreira. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Caspar Fownes treasures ‘wonderful memories’ after Derby winner Sky Darci breaks down

20 Feb 2022 - 11:34 AM

Kowloon East Star (yellow and blue sleeves) trails home winner Glenealy Generals on Saturday. Photo: HKJC

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Over HK$25 million refunded to punters after Kowloon East Star is blindfolded as gates open

12 Feb 2022 - 12:06 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.