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Chris So Wai-yin

(蘇偉賢)

Chris So Wai-yin
蘇偉賢
The latest news and top stories on Chris So Wai-yin. He began his career as a work rider for The Hong Kong Jockey Club in 1997, later becoming an assistant trainer before gaining his own licence in 2013/14. So achieved 39 wins in his debut season and a career-best 56 wins in 2016/17. He trained Fabulous One, the 2015/16 Most Improved Horse, and saddled Super Sunny Sing to win the 2023 Hong Kong Classic Cup.
Mugen gets up on the inside to score a thrilling win under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

South African handler helps Group Three winner break long drought as Australian trainer experiences roller coaster day.

Hong Kong racing

James Orman looking forward to riding boom sprinter Magnifique at Sha Tin on Sunday

Hong Kong racing

Orman makes strong case for Derby outsider: ‘the extra distance will suit him’

Hong Kong racing

Lor and Ting relaxed despite wide draws for Numbers and Little Paradise in Derby

Key contenders will break from barriers 13 and 10 respectively in the city’s most coveted race at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Connections react to their BMW Hong Kong Derby draws. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

New father Atzeni dreams of Derby glory with Top Dragon: ‘he’s a nice chance’

Two weeks after the birth of his son Thomas, the Sardinian jockey is eyeing an upset win in the city’s biggest race.

Hong Kong racing

Teetan reveals ‘very scary’ ordeal of being stuck in Dubai amid missile strikes

Hong Kong-based jockey, trainer and Jockey Club staff face uncertain wait on when they can return home after Middle East airspace closures.

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So looks for luck as Top Dragon gets lightweight in Year Of The Horse Cup

Luckless in the Classic Mile, the Pierata galloper gets his chance from barrier one in Thursday’s feature.

Chris So has a smart team at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Mark Newnham’s exciting galloper and Pierre Ng’s quality import headline the Post’s ratings for the first leg of the four-year-old series.

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network on track for Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai after Centenary Sprint Cup

Dennis Yip is keen to set his emerging speedster for the Group One feature up the Meydan straight in March.

Hong Kong racing

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

The talented five-year-old stretches out in distance to 1,800m for the first time at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

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

Newnham hoping to be ‘pleasantly surprised’ as Brazilian Group One winners clash

Winfield and Sagacious Life, first and second in the Group One Jockey Club de São Paulo, lock horns for the first time since October 2024.

Winfield (left) trials at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ferraris bags birthday winner as Mount Everest scales new heights at Sha Tin

South African jockey guides David Eustace’s Happy Boss to a thrilling victory.

Hong Kong racing

Doyle looks to sign off on a high at Happy Valley as her stint comes to a close

The British rider has saluted five times in the city and has a full book on her farewell card on Tuesday night.

Hong Kong racing

Size snares first Valley winners of the season as Tsui secures memorable brace

Hugh Bowman and James McDonald also landed doubles on a busy night at the city circuit.

Andrea Atzeni and Amazing Kid (12) give John Size his first Happy Valley winner of the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise continues march towards Classic Mile with strong Sha Tin success

Jimmy Ting’s four-year-old improves his record to four wins from seven starts with an impressive showing under Zac Purton.

Little Paradise salutes under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Chris So eager to see Top Dragon pass big test en route to Classic Series

Handler hopes exciting four-year-old can overcome equal top weight and a wide draw at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Group One tilt on the cards as Hong Lok Golf gets back on track in style

Chris So Wai-yin’s rising star could be set for the Group One Stewards’ Cup (1,600m) in January.

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Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Debut winner can take Luck out of the equation

Sam Agars runs through his tips for what will be a subdued afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Ever Luck salutes under James Orman on debut last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Goldentronicmighty gives Richards a lift after ‘heartbreaking’ blow with Bulb

Kiwi handler strikes at Sha Tin eight days after emerging stable star is ruled out of Classic Series with injury.

Hong Kong racing

Bentley ‘really looking forward’ to Hong Lok Golf ride as he aims to build momentum

The 33-year-old rode perhaps the most convincing winner on Sunday’s Sha Tin card as he continued his fast start to the campaign.

Hong Kong racing

Badel bags upset win of the season on 65-1 roughie en route to Sha Tin treble

French jockey slots three-timer on Sunday, including a shock victory aboard $66.75 outsider Same To You.

Alexis Badel celebrates his treble at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

So hopes straight 1,000m won’t prove too short for exciting Lightness Of Music

Veteran handler is cautiously optimistic about outstanding debut winner’s return at Sha Tin this weekend.

Lightness Of Music bolts in on debut for Zac Purton in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

The Post’s predictions for the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

Can My Wish become a Group One star? Will Zac Purton reach another major milestone? Is David Eustace set for a big rise?

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