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Hong Kong’s 12-time champion trainer, John Size, at Happy Valley on July 6. Photo: Kenneth Chan

John Size clinches record-breaking 12th Hong Kong title; Zac Purton and Francis Lui secure Happy Valley crowns

Australian trainer leads by nine wins, and his nearest challenger can’t overtake him with entries in only nine races on Sunday and significantly fewer seconds

13 Jul 2023

Courier Wonder wins the 2021 Group Three Sha Tin Vase (1,200m) under Joao Moreira. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wonders will never cease if Size’s Courier delivers his first win in 777 days

8 Jul 2023 - 9:43 AM

Tuchel (blue and white colours) wins a Class Two contest over 1,600m at Sha Tin on May 21. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size of gap between leader and chaser may be too big to breach after Sunday

24 Jun 2023 - 11:03 AM

Alexis Badel steers Erimo to his four-length win over 1,650m at Sha Tin on May 10. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Versatile Erimo backs up off Saturday all-weather win seeking Sunday turf triumph

15 Jun 2023 - 3:35 PM

Manfred Man, Zac Purton and stable staff celebrate Lucky Sweynesse’s Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) win at Sha Tin on February 5. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Man targets domestic domination with Sha Tin Vase top weight Lucky Sweynesse

3 Jun 2023 - 11:53 AM

Hugh Bowman trials Beauty Joy at Sha Tin on March 28. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman derives Joy from getting best out of defending Lion Rock Trophy champion

3 Jun 2023 - 11:01 AM

Champion trainer Frankie Lor celebrates one of his 55 wins this season at Happy Valley on February 8. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Teetan on Point for Valley bow as Lor’s hopes of putting Size to the Sword fade

29 May 2023 - 3:40 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his win aboard Super Bonus on Sunday, the five-time champion jockey’s 100th Sha Tin victory this season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Four-timer helps Purton set one record and puts him back on track for another

28 May 2023 - 8:33 PM

Tuchel runs down Flaming Rabbit to win the Class Two Para Sports Coach Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

The Inside Word

Size rates two-time Classic Series silver medallist Tuchel’s win as his best run

21 May 2023 - 9:21 PM

Red Lion wins the Class One Hong Kong Macau Trophy (1,400m) under Alexis Badel at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size quinellas HK Macau Trophy as Red Lion roars louder than Beauty Eternal

13 May 2023 - 7:06 PM

Jockey Alexis Badel and trainer John Size celebrate Seizing The Moment’s win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size seizes the moment with Sha Tin treble to extend title lead to double digits

7 May 2023 - 8:46 PM

Sight Success trials under Vagner Borges at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sight Success bounces out of Dubai trip and into Chairman’s Sprint Prize

25 Apr 2023 - 12:51 PM

Sight Success gallops at Meydan on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size has first overseas Success in his sights as HK graces world stage again

23 Mar 2023 - 5:57 PM

Robbie Fradd receives the acclaim of the Sha Tin crowd aboard 2000 Hong Kong Derby champion Keen Winner. Photo: Robert Ng

Hong Kong racing

From zero to Hong Kong Derby hero in six starts? Beauty Eternal seeks to equal Keen Winner

18 Mar 2023 - 9:35 AM

Zac Purton enjoys his four-timer at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton back with a bang as Lor and Size trade blows at Sha Tin

11 Mar 2023 - 7:24 PM

Zac Purton trials Beauty Eternal at Sha Tin on Friday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong Derby favourite Beauty Eternal cruises through final pre-race trial

10 Mar 2023 - 3:44 PM

Viva Chaleur and Vincent Ho head out to trial. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ho and Bowman rate Derby hopeful’s Collection Stakes chances very differently

4 Mar 2023 - 9:46 AM

Beauty Eternal wins the Class Two Citigold Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Beauty Eternal’s Derby odds slashed after Size’s star smashes the clock

26 Feb 2023 - 8:44 PM

Topic / John Size

John Size

After graduating, Mark joined Racing Post in 1996 and was its chief sports writer until he moved to Australia in 2001. In Australia, he was the media manager of, among others, Centrebet, Sydney FC and Tom Waterhouse, and he ran the Western Australian Turf Club's racing and wagering operations.