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Alexis Badel celebrates after winning his first Group One in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Alexis Badel ‘never happy’ after season-ending ban sours bumper campaign

The Frenchman won a Group One and the Classic Cup but he admits a stressful end to the term has been a lesson as he looks towards 2021-22

28 Jun 2021

Silvestre de Sousa and Glorious Forever return to scale after winning the Hong Kong Cup in 2018. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Glorious Forever finally retired as HKIS hit by withdrawals

24 Jun 2021 - 7:15 AM

Caspar Fownes watches his horses work on Monday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Caspar Fownes will be champion trainer, Alexis Badel fined another HK$185,000

21 Jun 2021 - 9:27 AM

Jockey Silvestre de Sousa. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Punters ripped off as Royal Ascot ruling exposes flaw in World Pool concept

17 Jun 2021 - 9:07 AM

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Jockey Club makes smart move by taking a chance on Luke Ferraris

7 Jun 2021 - 9:59 AM

The field rushes to the first turn at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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No major changes expected ahead of licensing committee meeting

3 Jun 2021 - 8:02 AM

David Hayes and Vincent Ho celebrate Naboo Attack’s win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Naboo Attack joins exclusive club, Enzemble surprises Man

31 May 2021 - 10:05 AM

Tsar sails home in record time under Matthew Chadwick on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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The fastest night of racing in Happy Valley history explained

27 May 2021 - 8:50 AM

Zac Purton (left) looks on as Panfield runs over the top of Exultant in Sunday’s Champions & Chater Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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With Exultant’s career likely over, Hong Kong racing turns to generation next

24 May 2021 - 8:39 AM

Joao Moreira sports a big smile as he returns to scale after his fifth winner at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Finally free of injury, Joao Moreira has one hand on the jockeys’ championship

20 May 2021 - 9:36 AM

Nordic Warrior wins the first race at Conghua in March 2019. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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What will racing at Conghua actually look like in 2025?

17 May 2021 - 8:36 AM

Bullish Luck (right) edges out Silent Witness to win the 2005 Champions Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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A plea to Golden Sixty’s connections: don’t repeat the mistake made with Silent Witness

13 May 2021 - 9:29 AM

Trainer Bob Baffert watches a work out at Churchill Downs. Photo: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

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Baffert’s Kentucky Derby positive reiterates how integrity is the cornerstone of racing

10 May 2021 - 9:47 AM

Jockey Vagner Borges. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Jockey Vagner Borges in hot water again as stewards adjourn inquiry

6 May 2021 - 9:28 AM

Matthew Poon drives Butterfield to victory in the Group Three Queen Mother Memorial Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jockey Club should expand staying programme to enhance elite ranks

3 May 2021 - 9:32 AM

Neil Callan enjoys a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Common sense prevails in Neil Callan saga

29 Apr 2021 - 11:47 AM

Vincent Ho celebrates Loves Only You’s victory in the QE II Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Vincent Ho’s transformation from an also-ran to a genuine world-class jockey

26 Apr 2021 - 9:32 AM

Japanese QE II Cup contenders Loves Only You (left) and Daring Tact (right) walk back to their stables after trackwork at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Japanese presence gives Champions Day credibility, Neil Callan’s trial confusion

22 Apr 2021 - 8:45 AM

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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