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Romantic Touch wins the Macau-Hong Kong Trophy at Taipa in 2018. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Coronavirus: Macau cancels race meetings as Hong Kong pushes on

Participants in Taipa face more challenges than their counterparts at Sha Tin as three upcoming cards are scrapped

30 Jan 2020

Lyle Hewitson celebrates his win aboard Kiram on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Lyle Hewitson can hold his head high after tough initiation to Hong Kong

23 Jan 2020 - 4:56 PM

Beauty Generation and Waikuku hit the line in Sunday’s Group One Stewards’ Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

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

20 Jan 2020 - 3:28 PM

Beauty Generation returns to scale after winning the 2019 Stewards’ Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

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

16 Jan 2020 - 5:47 PM

Zac Purton guides Exultant to victory in November’s Group Two Jockey Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

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

13 Jan 2020 - 3:34 PM

Talking Points

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

9 Jan 2020 - 5:12 PM

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

Talking Points

Demand ensures nine-race cards will continue indefinitely

6 Jan 2020 - 4:53 PM

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

Talking Points

Breath of fresh air Piccone good for Hong Kong racing, whatever happens next

2 Jan 2020 - 5:00 PM

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

Talking Points

Handicapping change could provide boon for European breeders

30 Dec 2019 - 6:29 PM

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

Talking Points

Private Secretary goes where few before him have in Valley blitz

27 Dec 2019 - 4:23 PM

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

Talking Points

Whyte opens up on his successful production line of new horses

23 Dec 2019 - 3:37 PM

Jockey Alberto Sanna. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

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

19 Dec 2019 - 4:19 PM

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

Talking Points

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

16 Dec 2019 - 3:33 PM

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

Column

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

12 Dec 2019 - 5:05 PM

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

Column

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

9 Dec 2019 - 6:34 PM

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

Talking Points

No fireworks as IJC night misses the mark

5 Dec 2019 - 6:29 PM

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

Talking Points

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

2 Dec 2019 - 5:59 PM

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

Talking Points

What does reputation count for? The Alberto Sanna conundrum

28 Nov 2019 - 4:38 PM

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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