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Western Express (right) edges out Wah May Friend on the line in the Class One Panasonic Cup on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Go West: Size eyes off Hong Kong Mile with Express

The five-year-old collects the Class One Panasonic Cup by the barest of margins at Sha Tin on Saturday and now sets his sights even higher

11 Nov 2017

Joao Moreira trials Gamechangers on November 3. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Black Book

An in-form Size is one of racing’s Gamechangers

9 Nov 2017 - 7:34 PM

Zac Purton cruises to victory aboard Hot King Prawn. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Sizing up the future with three promising types

5 Nov 2017 - 11:10 PM

Nash Rawiller and Mr Stunning (left) run away from their rivals to take out the Group Two Premier Bowl. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Stunning win confirms sprinter’s spot at the top of the rankings

22 Oct 2017 - 10:57 PM

Champion trainer John Size. Photos: Kenneth Chan

A Day at the Races

First-up, every horse has an excuse (except Nothingilikemore)

22 Oct 2017 - 10:49 PM

Joao Moreira

Size, Moreira try to keep a lid on Nothingilikemore hype

22 Oct 2017 - 10:44 PM

Nothingilikemore makes it four straight wins with an easy Class Two victory in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

First Look

Nothingilikemore resumes with an eye on the four-year-old series

19 Oct 2017 - 7:41 PM

Thewizardofoz (Joao Moreira) finally lives up to his reputation, winning the Premier Cup at Sha Tin in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Size’s big guns come out to play at Sha Tin, led by Thewizardofoz

18 Oct 2017 - 10:02 AM

Joao Moreira

Moreira sides with Size’s duo for Group Two features

13 Oct 2017 - 3:15 PM

Mr Stunning (Joao Moreira) edges stablemate D B Pin (Karis Teetan) in a trial at Sha Tin last Friday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

D B Pin gets John Size’s nod for Sunday’s big sprint opener

29 Sep 2017 - 10:49 AM

Joao Moreira guides Premiere to victory in the Chinese Recreation Club Challenge Cup at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Improved Premiere breaks the seal for Size

16 Sep 2017 - 11:06 PM

John Size

Big ask for record-breaking trainer Size as he hunts a hat-trick of titles

29 Aug 2017 - 12:38 PM

Joao Moreira sits tight at Calculation cruises to victory in his Hong Kong debut. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Moreira, Size put the cherry on top of their astonishing exploits

16 Jul 2017 - 11:04 PM

On The Rails

In a strange season, Size’s achievements stand tall

27 Jun 2017 - 7:55 PM

Joao Moreira guides Thewizardofoz to victory in the Group Three Premier Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

A lesson in patience as record-breaking Size shows his wizardry

25 Jun 2017 - 11:33 PM

Zac Purton and Hot King Prawn decimate their rivals in the opening race at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Hot King Prawn offers the bare minimum in domination

18 Jun 2017 - 11:02 PM

Joao Moreira guides Beat The Clock to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

The racebooks are beaten, now Size chases Cruz’s record

11 Jun 2017 - 11:54 PM

Zac Purton and Beauty Only at Tokyo Racecourse. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Cruz backs Beauty Only after a creditable effort in Yasuda Kinen

4 Jun 2017 - 7:20 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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