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

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

The 53-year-old locks up his fourth championship after a brilliant quintet on Sunday while the Frenchman finds himself in trouble with stewards again

21 Jun 2021

Jockey Silvestre de Sousa. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

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

17 Jun 2021 - 5:07 PM

Column

Jockey Club makes smart move by taking a chance on Ferraris

7 Jun 2021 - 5:59 PM

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

Talking Points

No major changes expected ahead of licensing committee meeting

3 Jun 2021 - 4:02 PM

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

Talking Points

Naboo Attack joins exclusive club, Enzemble surprises Man

31 May 2021 - 6:05 PM

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

Talking Points

The fastest night of racing in Happy Valley history explained

27 May 2021 - 4:50 PM

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

Talking Points

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

24 May 2021 - 4:39 PM

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

Talking Points

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

20 May 2021 - 5:36 PM

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

Talking Points

What will racing at Conghua actually look like in 2025?

17 May 2021 - 4:36 PM

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

Column

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

13 May 2021 - 5:29 PM

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

Talking Points

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

10 May 2021 - 5:47 PM

Jockey Vagner Borges. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Jockey Vagner Borges in hot water again as stewards adjourn inquiry

6 May 2021 - 5:28 PM

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

Talking Points

Jockey Club should expand staying programme to enhance elite ranks

3 May 2021 - 5:32 PM

Neil Callan enjoys a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Common sense prevails in Neil Callan saga

29 Apr 2021 - 7:47 PM

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

Talking Points

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

26 Apr 2021 - 5:32 PM

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

Talking Points

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

22 Apr 2021 - 4:45 PM

Blake Shinn celebrates a winner at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Shinn ‘starting to get a handle’ on what it takes to win in Hong Kong

15 Apr 2021 - 6:11 PM

Joao Moreira (left) congratulates Vincent Ho (right) after winning the Group One Gold Cup aboard Golden Sixty earlier this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Covid-19 delivers golden Champions Day opportunities as Derby winner withdrawn

12 Apr 2021 - 4:26 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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