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Mark Newnham is hoping his four strong group can get the job done at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

The trainers’ premiership leader runs Invincible Ibis, Infinite Resolve, Crimson Flash and Winfield in the first race of the Classic Series

29 Jan 2026

Trainer David Hayes celebrates his 700th Hong Kong victory with jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

In-form Hayes rings up 700th HK win in emotional Happy Valley double

28 Jan 2026 - 11:39 PM

Matthew Chadwick gives Patch Of Cosmo a pat after his Sha Tin victory last March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chadwick excited to reunite with Cosmo in Mile: ‘he’ll be in with a shout’

26 Jan 2026 - 3:30 PM

Fans gathered for the sixth race of the day, holding up homemade banners, paintings and flags in support. Photo: Stephy Zhang

Hong Kong racing

Chance to witness Ka Ying Rising make history the main bet for local fans at Sha Tin

25 Jan 2026 - 11:00 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Witness’ record 17 straight wins

25 Jan 2026 - 6:13 PM

Zac Purton and Ka Ying Rising win the Group One Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

No extra pressure for Zac Purton as Ka Ying Rising bids for history at Sha Tin

24 Jan 2026 - 11:00 AM

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates Ka Ying Rising’s Hong Kong Sprint success with fans at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising poised to equal Silent Witness’ record in Centenary Sprint Cup

22 Jan 2026 - 4:31 PM

New Forest and Andrea Atzeni win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Atzeni trebles up as Shum hits 900 Hong Kong winners at Sha Tin

21 Jan 2026 - 11:22 PM

Invincible Ibis runs down Beauty Bolt to win impressively earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile top 10: Invincible Ibis, Sagacious Life lead early rankings

19 Jan 2026 - 4:02 PM

Patch Of Cosmo shines at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Cosmo and Akashvani shine at Sha Tin ahead of Classic Mile

18 Jan 2026 - 7:04 PM

Jamie Richards celebrates a double at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Future is bright for Richards as Cool Boy and City Gold Banner give him double

18 Jan 2026 - 6:48 PM

Emblazon wins impressively under Jerry Chau Chun-lok. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? In-form Emblazon can make the leap to Class Three

17 Jan 2026 - 2:31 PM

David Eustace will unveil prized British import Glittering Legend at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace hopes Legend can boost Classic Series claims in delayed HK debut

17 Jan 2026 - 11:11 AM

Ka Ying Rising trials impressively at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘He’s exactly where I want him’ – Hayes bullish as Ka Ying Rising wins trial

15 Jan 2026 - 3:47 PM

James McDonald aboard Fit For Beauty in the Kwok family colours. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superstar McDonald ‘rapt to get call’ for Beauty Bolt ride in Classic Mile

15 Jan 2026 - 11:06 AM

Hong Lok Golf after his win at Sha Tin in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Lok Golf set a distance test as So targets new options with stable star

12 Jan 2026 - 5:32 PM

Zac Purton and Sagacious Life after their win this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton makes ‘really tough decision’ to ride Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

12 Jan 2026 - 4:03 PM

Trainer David Hayes is all smiles at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes ends nightmare week on a high as Money Catcher rolls back the years

11 Jan 2026 - 7:58 PM

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.