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

Size, Purton and Moreira miss out on Derby glory but dominate the undercard

Veteran trainer continues his march towards a 12th title with a treble, while the star jockeys keep up their premiership battle with hat-tricks

20 Mar 2022

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 - 9:07 PM

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

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

6 Mar 2022 - 7:30 PM

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

27 Feb 2022 - 8:52 PM

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

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

20 Feb 2022 - 7:34 PM

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

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Millions refunded after Kowloon East Star is blindfolded as gates open

12 Feb 2022 - 8:06 PM

Harry Bentley pumps his fist after saluting aboard Grateful Heart. Photo: HKJC

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Bentley and Shum shock punters with $83 chance as Nervous Witness misses again

6 Feb 2022 - 8:33 PM

Flying Ace salutes under Matthew Poon at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: HKJC

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Flying Ace storms home to remain unbeaten with slashing Sha Tin victory

3 Feb 2022 - 8:22 PM

Zebrowski wins the Centenary Vase under Matthew Poon at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: HKJC

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Jockey Club tightens clamps for Lunar New Year, Zebrowski stakes Group One claim

30 Jan 2022 - 8:11 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates after saluting aboard Beauty Live. Photo: HJKC

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Moreira counters midweek brain fade with superb quartet: ‘there’s a price to pay’

23 Jan 2022 - 8:34 PM

The Paul O’Sullivan-trained Apache Pass salutes under Vincent Ho at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: HKJC

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After over a decade of trying, O’Sullivan and Ho finally share a winner

16 Jan 2022 - 9:36 PM

Alcari and Metro Warrior clash at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hayes’ Metro Warrior finally wins – but in the stewards’ room

9 Jan 2022 - 10:40 PM

Packing Victory delivers the goods under Alexis Badel. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Packing Victory steams towards classics, Purton and Hewitson eye return

1 Jan 2022 - 8:33 PM

Kerm Din wipes away a tear after one of Pakistan Star’s victories. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Pakistan Star’s owner Kerm Din remembered for his passion for racing

18 Dec 2021 - 7:59 PM

Zac Purton

Purton mows down Whyte’s stakes record, eyes the big one: ‘1,800 is gettable’

5 Dec 2021 - 8:32 PM

Ryan Moore and Aidan O’Brien collect their trophies after winning the Hong Kong Vase with Highland Reel in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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O’Brien’s Group One winner one of a few set to miss HKIR

28 Nov 2021 - 8:49 PM

Joao Moreira and Master Eight salute. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Master Eight outguns Nervous Witness, David Hall caps emotional week with double

21 Nov 2021 - 9:34 PM

Japanese jockey Masami Matsuoka celebrates winning the 2019 Hong Kong Cup aboard Win Bright. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jockey Club granted HKIR quarantine bubble but constraints are tightest yet

13 Nov 2021 - 9:24 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.