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Frankie Lor fined HK$600,000 for putting integrity of Jockey Club’s ‘racing bubble’ at risk

The trainer had visitors twice despite key participants not being allowed to mix with people they do not live with, with one subsequently testing positive to Covid-19

28 Feb 2022

Russian Emperor wins the Gold Cup. Photo: HKJC

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Emperor’s owners miss out on ‘what they live for’ but Covid-19 won’t curb enthusiasm

24 Feb 2022 - 6:56 PM

Blake Shinn celebrates his victory aboard Russian Emperor as Vincent Ho ponders what might have been with Golden Sixty. Photo: HKJC

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Champions Day likely to be devoid of raiders but locals can bring the intrigue

21 Feb 2022 - 3:35 PM

Golden Sixty (right) finishes second to Waikuku in the Stewards’ Cup. Photo: HKJC

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Can Golden Sixty overcome the outside barrier from tricky Gold Cup start?

17 Feb 2022 - 6:59 PM

Brian Kan (right) at the races with Me Tsui in 2016. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Kan remembered as an ‘iconic person who could move mountains’

14 Feb 2022 - 6:40 PM

Alexis Badel is all smiles after a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Badel confident in his riding despite two bans and HK$180,000 in fines this week

10 Feb 2022 - 6:04 PM

Golden Sixty (right) is defeated by Waikuku in the Stewards’ Cup. Photo: HKJC

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Golden Sixty to defend Gold Cup crown as overseas mission shapes as very unlikely

7 Feb 2022 - 6:29 PM

Zac Purton boots California Spangle to victory last month. Photo: HKJC

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Purton lands plum Classic Cup ride, Derby still in Senor Toba’s sights

4 Feb 2022 - 4:38 PM

Joao Moreira (left) and Zac Purton at the draw for last month’s International Jockeys’ Championship. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Have star pair Purton and Moreira chosen the right horses in the Classic Mile?

27 Jan 2022 - 5:46 PM

Vincent Ho pilots Golden Sixty to one of his 19 victories. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Ho shoulders the blame for Golden Sixty’s shock defeat: ‘I was too far back’

24 Jan 2022 - 6:03 PM

Joao Moreira after a winner this season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Moreira’s moment of madness at Happy Valley throws door wide open for Purton

20 Jan 2022 - 3:34 PM

Joao Moreira salutes aboard Master Delight in November. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Moreira chooses Classic Mile ride as field becomes clearer

17 Jan 2022 - 7:23 PM

Caspar Fownes celebrates a recent Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Cruz sets sights on return from vaccine ban but Fownes’ future is uncertain

13 Jan 2022 - 9:23 PM

Trainer Manfred Man and jockey Joao Moreira celebrate a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Moreira, Man miss trackwork, test negative after contact with Covid-19 case

10 Jan 2022 - 6:09 PM

Horses race in front of an empty public area at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Currie and Moor to arrive early, Jockey Club tightens clamps on key participants

6 Jan 2022 - 8:46 PM

Zac Purton is itching to get back in the saddle. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Purton raring to go after racing detox: ‘I’ve just enjoyed living a normal life’

3 Jan 2022 - 5:50 PM

Trainer Douglas Whyte and jockey Blake Shinn after Carroll Street’s victory on Monday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Whyte calls on Jockey Club to loosen restrictions on riding overweight

30 Dec 2021 - 5:27 PM

David Ferraris gives Nitro Express a pat after a victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Ferraris will surely regret denying himself a fitting farewell after absurd HK exit

23 Dec 2021 - 6:05 PM

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.

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