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Doubts hang over the return of Designs On Rome - who won the Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup with Joao Moreira in March - when the new season starts in September after he had joint surgery.

New stakes record on the cards for Hong Kong trainer John Moore

Champion manager is confident of smashing HK$140 million mark and tips Able Friend to shine again, but Designs on Rome is under a cloud

27 Aug 2015

Jockeys receive a rousing fanfare at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Curtain comes down on an eventful season full of fond memories

12 Jul 2015 - 10:00 PM

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'The fat lady has started to sing' - Happy Meteor seals trainers' championship for John Moore

9 Jul 2015 - 1:15 AM

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Game, set, match? Four for John Moore puts trainers' title within his reach

5 Jul 2015 - 11:27 PM

Dashing Fellow has won three races for the season, and the three-year-old can make it four today. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Fellow a Dashing addition for Moore in title race

26 Jun 2015 - 11:37 PM

Designs On Rome has seen his last action this season as connections revealed he will have surgery on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Surgery signals premature end to Horse of the Year Designs On Rome's season

18 May 2015 - 11:15 PM

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Hong Kong raiders Aerovelocity and Dan Excel sweep the board in Singapore showpiece

18 May 2015 - 12:30 AM

Dan Excel galloping at Kranji Racecourse on Thursday May 14. The seven-year-old gelding covered the final 600m in a brisk 35.9 seconds. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Moore upbeat despite Dan Excel's gate 10 draw for Singapore Airlines International Cup

15 May 2015 - 12:38 AM

Able Friend is bound for England, with the champion miler set to tackle the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot next month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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It's a yes: Hong Kong superstar Able Friend confirmed for Royal Ascot mission

12 May 2015 - 3:45 PM

Pablosky (Nash Rawiller) races away for a comfortable victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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'Dressage horse' Pablosky far from one-dimensional

20 Apr 2015 - 1:30 AM

Dominant, pictured at Sha Tin before his trip, finished fifth in Australia on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Dominant ready for Sydney Cup after Ranvet

21 Mar 2015 - 11:15 PM

Designs On Rome will step out for the first time since winning the Hong Kong Cup in December. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Designs On Rome can overcome Centenary Vase test, says John Moore

5 Feb 2015 - 11:47 PM

Able Friend wins the Stewards' Cup in a canter. A Dubai Turf tilt is now off the agenda. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Dubai off the radar for Able Friend with Royal Ascot a possibility

2 Feb 2015 - 5:37 PM

Hong Kong Mile winner Able Friend would be a drawcard for Sydney's The Championships, but how likely is it that he'll head to Australia? Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Able Friend heading down under? Don’t hold your breath

2 Jan 2015 - 5:18 PM

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Just Reward for Moore's Heroic bridesmaid

1 Jan 2015 - 11:38 PM

Able Friend smashes his opposition in the Hong Kong Mile, stamping himself as the world's top miler. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Able Friend owner leans to Sydney sojourn instead of Dubai campaign

1 Jan 2015 - 11:15 PM

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A little Moore to come in 2014 yet with Dashing Fellow

28 Dec 2014 - 12:29 AM

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Doubles as Moore, Moreira prepare for internationals

7 Dec 2014 - 11:08 PM

Alan Aitken has worked in all facets of the media and was the master of the famous AJC Punters Podium at Sydney racecourses for many years. He was one of Australia's most respected racing journalists over almost two decades with The Sydney Morning Herald before joining SCMP in 2001. Alan also has extensive magazine and radio experience and is a respected racing form analyst.

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