Talking Points

Talking Points

Is John Size’s championship dominance coming to an end?

9 Jan 2020 - 9:12 AM

Horses fight out the finish at Happy Valley last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Demand ensures nine-race midweek cards will continue indefinitely

6 Jan 2020 - 8:53 AM

Tony Piccone gives a thumbs up after opening his Hong Kong account on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Tony Piccone a breath of fresh air and good for Hong Kong racing, whatever happens next

2 Jan 2020 - 9:00 AM

A horse goes through the Hong Kong International Sale in July. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Handicapping change could provide boon for European breeders

30 Dec 2019 - 10:29 AM 1

Private Secretary races away from his rivals to win at Happy Valley on Thursday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Tony Cruz’s Private Secretary goes where few before him have

27 Dec 2019 - 8:23 AM

Douglas Whyte inspects debut winner Xponential at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Douglas Whyte opens up on his production line of young horses and how they are set for success

23 Dec 2019 - 7:37 AM

Jockey Alberto Sanna. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jockey Club’s hardline approach to Alberto Sanna is short-sighted

19 Dec 2019 - 8:19 AM

Umberto Rispoli celebrates after winning the Group One QE II Cup in 2012. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Umberto Rispoli lifts the lid on his Hong Kong departure: ‘the loyalty is gone’

16 Dec 2019 - 7:33 AM 1

Christophe Soumillon returns on Admire Mars after winning the Group One Hong Kong Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Why Japan is beating Hong Kong in the race for big-name jockeys

12 Dec 2019 - 9:05 AM 1

Joao Moreira celebrates as Beat The Clock returns to scale after winning the Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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An ode to Beat The Clock and an assessment of Beauty Generation

9 Dec 2019 - 10:34 AM

Frankie Dettori ahead of the IJC at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: HKJC

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No fireworks as IJC night misses the mark

5 Dec 2019 - 10:29 AM 2

Almond Eyes wins the Group One Dubai Turf in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Almond Eye’s absence is a body blow, but HKIR show must go on

2 Dec 2019 - 9:59 AM

Jockey Alberto Sanna at Sha Tin trackwork. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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What does reputation count for? The Alberto Sanna conundrum

28 Nov 2019 - 8:38 AM

Aethero wins at Sha Tin in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Don’t expect Hong Kong’s best flooding to Oz despite quarantine relief

25 Nov 2019 - 10:06 AM 1

Jockey Club officials Bill Nader (left) and Andrew Harding kick off the Hong Kong International Races field announcements. Photo: HKJC

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HKIR: Timing of Magical disappearing act raises serious questions

21 Nov 2019 - 8:50 AM

Topic / Talking Points

It’s now or never – Beauty Generation has to go to Dubai

Where has the depth gone in Hong Kong’s Group Ones?

Which Hong Kong horses are realistic chances of racing in Dubai?

Is John Size’s championship dominance coming to an end?

Demand ensures nine-race midweek cards will continue indefinitely

Tony Piccone a breath of fresh air and good for Hong Kong racing, whatever happens next

Handicapping change could provide boon for European breeders

Tony Cruz’s Private Secretary goes where few before him have

Douglas Whyte opens up on his production line of young horses and how they are set for success

Jockey Club’s hardline approach to Alberto Sanna is short-sighted

Umberto Rispoli lifts the lid on his Hong Kong departure: ‘the loyalty is gone’

Why Japan is beating Hong Kong in the race for big-name jockeys

An ode to Beat The Clock and an assessment of Beauty Generation

No fireworks as IJC night misses the mark

Almond Eye’s absence is a body blow, but HKIR show must go on

What does reputation count for? The Alberto Sanna conundrum

Don’t expect Hong Kong’s best flooding to Oz despite quarantine relief

HKIR: Timing of Magical disappearing act raises serious questions

Tom Biddington joined the Post in 2016 after a decade in Australia working for the Adelaide Advertiser, the NT News, Shepparton News, Cricket Victoria and Racing.com.