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Mission Tycoon (left) takes out the Classic Cup on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Derby remains wide open after Classic Cup shock

Mission Tycoon’s surprise victory combined with Waikuku’s impressive performance means the HK$18 million feature is still up for grabs

18 Feb 2019

Joao Moreira returns to scale after winning aboard Waikuku in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Moreira’s third suspension in four meetings exposes a loophole

14 Feb 2019 - 11:22 AM

Douglas Whyte says goodbye to racing fans after the last race at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Why Whyte didn’t do a lap of the parade ring before his final race

11 Feb 2019 - 9:32 AM

Zac Purton lifts Solar Wai Wai (inside) to victory at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

A shoe in his tail, a night in hospital and a stunning win: Solar Wai Wai’s big day

8 Feb 2019 - 9:18 AM

Zac Purton and John Size celebrate a winner together. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

What to expect for the second half of the Hong Kong racing season

3 Feb 2019 - 4:06 AM

Trainer David Hayes and rider Douglas Whyte receive plates for winning the Sha Tin Trophy in October 2002. Photo: SCMP

Talking Points

Hayes, Stoute, O’Brien, Waller, Haggas – Whyte to learn from the best

31 Jan 2019 - 8:10 AM

Time Warp beats home Glorious Forever in the Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Are Time Warp and Glorious Forever cooked? The Centenary Vase mess

28 Jan 2019 - 9:09 AM

Douglas Whyte talks to the media after being announced as Hong Kong’s newest trainer. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Why giving Douglas Whyte a training licence now is the perfect move

24 Jan 2019 - 9:02 AM

Vincent Ho guides Ho Ho Khan to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

More than one way to find a Derby horse, Royal Ascot a pipe dream for Beauty

21 Jan 2019 - 7:40 AM

Grant van Niekerk is all smiles after a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Who stays and who goes in reshuffle of the Hong Kong riding ranks?

17 Jan 2019 - 10:23 AM

Alexis Badel steers Wishful Thinker to victory down the Sha Tin straight. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Which Hong Kong horses could race in Dubai?

14 Jan 2019 - 9:54 AM 1

Alexis Badel walks back to scale after falling from Simply Brilliant. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Stewards dish out two bans, HK$63k in fines after marathon session

10 Jan 2019 - 10:08 AM

Beauty Generation cruises to victory in the Group One Longines Hong Kong Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Beauty Generation scares off challengers in Stewards’ Cup

7 Jan 2019 - 11:11 AM

Short-priced favourite Conte races clear to win at Sha Tin on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Favourites dine out on New Year’s Day, but handicappers not to blame

3 Jan 2019 - 8:57 AM

Jockeys Zac Purton and Joao Moreira. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Purton and Moreira cop unfair criticism after tough day for punters

30 Dec 2018 - 10:18 AM 2

Alexis Badel rides Winner Supreme in a barrier trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Winner Supreme sports wrong silks in Happy Valley debut

27 Dec 2018 - 11:47 AM

Silvestre de Sousa wins the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship.

Column

Hong Kong stint brings rapid riches for De Sousa

20 Dec 2018 - 8:45 AM

Talking Points

Conte’s patient preparation shows why Size is Hong Kong’s best trainer

17 Dec 2018 - 8:52 AM

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.

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