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War Lord wins at Sha Tin with Diamond Brilliant (Regan Bayliss) in second ahead of the unlucky Silver Fig (Martin Harley). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Karma and the brutal reality of Hong Kong racing

For jockeys, life at Sha Tin is all about making the most of your opportunities

8 Apr 2019

Winner Supreme (left) holds off Simply Big at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Looking for more pace? Just insert a 10-pound claimer

4 Apr 2019 - 5:51 PM

Christophe Lemaire wins the Dubai Turf with Almond Eye at Meydan. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Column

Almond Eye enhances reputation, going where Winx, Beauty Generation have not

1 Apr 2019 - 6:07 PM

Beat The Clock (left) and Mr Stunning (right) go head-to-head up the straight in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Where have all the good sprinters gone? Injury crisis exposes lack of depth

28 Mar 2019 - 5:27 PM

Fans clamour to get a piece of the action at Conghua Racecourse. Photo: SCMP

Talking Points

Conghua akin to ‘ordinary Melbourne race meeting’ but there’s lots to like

25 Mar 2019 - 4:42 PM

Matthew Poon lifts Citron Spirit to victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Stuck in no man’s land: what next for honest Citron Spirit?

21 Mar 2019 - 5:32 PM

Hugh Bowman screams in delight after winning the BMW Hong Kong Derby with Furore. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

A beauty from Bowman – assessing the Hong Kong Derby rides

18 Mar 2019 - 7:45 PM

Neil Callan lifts Jolly Convergence to victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Happy Valley specialist? Perception is reality for Neil Callan

14 Mar 2019 - 5:45 PM

Regan Bayliss sits quietly on Champion’s Way as he coasts to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

A Champion in the making? Star three-year-olds make their case

11 Mar 2019 - 5:57 PM

Martin Harley high fives the crowd after winning on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Opportunity knocks and underappreciated jockeys answer

7 Mar 2019 - 3:15 PM

Waikuku wins at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Waikuku makes his mark, Murray breaks through, Bayliss knocked back

4 Mar 2019 - 6:04 PM

Drone aerial view of the AIA “The Great European Carnival” in Central Harbourfront. Photo: SCMP / Roy Issa

Talking Points

Horse racing on the Hong Kong harbourfront? It’s not happening

28 Feb 2019 - 5:50 PM

Zac Purton celebrates one of his winners on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Purton pockets almost HK$2 million in eight-day blitz

25 Feb 2019 - 6:14 PM

Horses trial at the Conghua Training Centre in October. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Why the Jockey Club wants nothing to do with racing in Taiwan

21 Feb 2019 - 5:19 PM

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

Talking Points

Hong Kong Derby remains wide open after Classic Cup shock

18 Feb 2019 - 5:18 PM

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 - 7:22 PM

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 - 5:32 PM

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 - 5:18 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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