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Japanese raider Normcore wins the Hong Kong Cup in December. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Racing bubble breakthrough opens Champions Day doors for Japanese runners

The Land of the Rising Sun is set to have a huge say in the three Group Ones after Jockey Club officials strike a deal with the Hong Kong government

7 Mar 2021

Simply Spectacular storms to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Chang confident of avoiding strike after third win of the season

28 Feb 2021 - 9:28 PM

Joao Moreira urges Panfield home at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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‘He’s a proper Derby horse’: dominant Panfield delivers for Millard

21 Feb 2021 - 8:07 PM

Carrie Lam and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges at Sha Tin during the week. Photo: Facebook

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Carrie Lam tours Sha Tin as hopes of Derby day crowd grow

14 Feb 2021 - 9:08 PM

Elusive State coasts to victory on the Sha Tin all-weather track last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong horses out of Dubai, Saudi amid Covid-19 uncertainty

6 Feb 2021 - 8:51 PM

Matthew Chadwick lifts Casimiro to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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In-form Casimiro takes after his trainer: ‘I’m also improving as I get older’

31 Jan 2021 - 8:27 PM

Owner Patrick Kwok gives Beauty Generation a hug at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Beauty Generation bids farewell to Hong Kong: ‘it’s definitely an emotional day’

24 Jan 2021 - 8:20 PM

Michael Chang returns with his second winner of the season Family Folks. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Chang a winner again after four months and 150 runners between drinks

17 Jan 2021 - 8:21 PM

Blake Shinn drives home Supreme Patrol at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Shinn declares he wants to stay in Hong Kong for the long-term

10 Jan 2021 - 8:53 PM

Master Fay dashes clear on debut at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Fownes’ young reinforcements arrive to bolster premiership charge

1 Jan 2021 - 8:39 PM

Moon Peaks holds off his rivals to win at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Lai breaks winless drought after 301 days and 208 rides

26 Dec 2020 - 8:40 PM

Frankie Lor celebrates his treble at Sha Tin yesterday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Lor races to 200 winners with a treble as Classic Series hopeful stakes claim

20 Dec 2020 - 8:32 PM

Horses parade in an empty Sha Tin paddock ahead of the races. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Covid-19 positive forces last-minute reshuffle for owners at Sha Tin

6 Dec 2020 - 8:59 PM

Matthew Chadwick in the hands of paramedics after a fall at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Chadwick in hospital after fall, Callan fined for offensive language

29 Nov 2020 - 9:00 PM

Winning Dreamer makes it five wins on the trot at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Lor dreaming of another Mr Stunning after youngster makes it five from five

22 Nov 2020 - 7:58 PM

Joao Moreira salutes after winning aboard Forte at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Forte justifies expensive price tag with impressive debut win at Sha Tin

14 Nov 2020 - 9:13 PM

Jockeys Oisin Murphy, Ryan Moore, James McDonald and Colin Keane at the 2019 International Jockeys’ Championship launch. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Green light for internationals at HKIR after quarantine breakthrough

8 Nov 2020 - 7:23 PM

Aidan O’Brien celebrates a victory at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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O’Brien puts Hong Kong International Races on Armory’s agenda

1 Nov 2020 - 8:07 PM

Trenton worked as a general news reporter in Brisbane, Australia at The Courier-Mail for three years before moving into the political coverage. During his four years at the paper he covered federal and state elections along with a range of major political issues before moving to Hong Kong to pursue his love of racing.

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