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Harry Bentley

Harry Bentley
Harry Bentley is a highly accomplished British rider with extensive international racing experience. He gained prominence as a six-time Qatar Champion Jockey between 2013 and 2019, securing major victories including the Qatar Derby and Qatar Gold Cup.
Numbers (inside) and Stormy Grove (outside) fill the placings behind Invincible Ibis in the Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lor upbeat despite Derby defeat as Hayes links up with familiar face

Pierre Ng also enjoys a double on a competitive day of action at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Chan launches two-pronged attack in first Derby crack with Grove and Gabriel

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong racing

Smart Golf excites for Lor as Bentley, So, Size and Teetan double up

The top trainer warmed up for a huge week, including a Derby bid, with another of his smart prospects saluting.

Smart Golf salutes at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hayes eyes final bid for Hong Kong Derby berth with China Win at the Valley

Australian handler has one last chance at city circuit to get his four-year-old into the city’s most coveted race.

Hong Kong racing

Bentley eager to continue momentum with solid book of Sha Tin rides

British jockey hopes to build on feature victory last Sunday when he teams up with the likes of Fortune Boy and Tomodachi Kokoroe this weekend.

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Hong Kong racing

Lor snares another Classic Cup upset with 21-1 chance Stormy Grove

Trainer bags a third victory in Classic Series race with outsider defying odds brilliantly under Harry Bentley.

Harry Bentley celebrates as Stormy Grove wins the Classic Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lor banks on Numbers’ tactics to give him an edge over Paradise in Classic Cup

Veteran handler hopes his import’s front-running ability can help his bid to get the better of Classic Mile hero on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Crawford set to keep the good times rolling with strong Sha Tin squad

The 54-year-old’s Sunday chances are headlined by Lovero, Conspirator and Beauty Missile.

Hong Kong racing

Stormy Grove a potential late Derby entrant after barnstorming win for Lor

Connections of Australian import could pay up to put him in the mix for Hong Kong’s most coveted race next month.

Harry Bentley boots home Stormy Grove at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising wins trial ‘as you’d expect’ as Hayes looks to continue good run

The world’s best sprinter goes for a historic 18th straight win in the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m) on February 22.

Ka Ying Rising wins a barrier trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lucky Ranger a smart one for Newnham as title fight with Hayes heats up

Championship contenders trade blows with a winner each at Sha Tin as Francis Lui also continues good form with a double.

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Son secures dramatic third-straight Million Challenge for Hayes

Trainer bags hat-trick in annual series after his galloper’s thrilling last-gasp victory at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Guyon extends hot form with double as Newnham unveils smart debut winner

French jockey continues to gather momentum in Hong Kong with a brace, while Supreme Sea makes an impressive start to his career.

Maxime Guyon celebrates his Sha Tin double after booting home Gallant Epoch. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Rising Force lands massive plunge as Smart Golf lights up the turf at Sha Tin

Backed from $16 to $3.35, Ricky Yiu’s galloper salutes for savvy punters with an effortless win.

Rising Force cruises to victory under Richard Kingscote. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of December

Caspar Fownes surged to the championship lead with a big month, while James Orman and Ellis Wong were also some of the top performers.

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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Ho and Chau exchange IJC blows at Happy Valley with Wednesday doubles

The pair are in a tussle for the local riders’ slot at the International Jockeys’ Championship, with Vincent Ho narrowly in front.

Vincent Ho continued his march towards the International Jockeys’ Challenge. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Tomodachi Kokoroe continues jaw-dropping progress with Premier Bowl romp

The sprightly seven-year-old makes it three wins on the spin with a clinical performance at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Bentley backs in-form Tomodachi to elevate again in Premier Bowl

British jockey eyes first Group Two in Hong Kong aboard David Hayes-trained hat-trick seeker.

Hong Kong Jockey Club

HKJC completes ‘major upgrade’ to Sha Tin in huge boost for racing talent

Renovated stabling and new training facilities for jockeys are the key enhancements at the New Territories-based track.

New facilities at Sha Tin Racecourse stables. Photos: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Group tests await Tomodachi Kokoroe after gutsy Sha Tin success

In-form sprinter snares a second straight victory to earn his spot in the Group Two Premier Bowl (1,200m).

Tomodachi Kokoroe (right) outlasts Lady’s Choice at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Fownes explodes into trainers’ premiership lead with Valley four-timer

There were also doubles for Ellis Wong Chi-wang, Karis Teetan and Danny Shum Chap-shing at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman, Whyte and Richards fire in doubles at Valley opener

Australian jockey and two handlers make flying starts to the city circuit’s new campaign with braces on Wednesday night.

Hong Kong racing

Youngsters Lady Iman and Spicy Marg aim to buck the trends in the Nunthorpe

There is also simulcast action from Newmarket on a busy day of racing on Friday.

Hong Kong-based Harry Bentley will ride another of the youngsters, Spicy Marg, in the Nunthorpe. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

HK off-season update: Bentley gets Group One call up, Teetan heads to Japan

Alexis Badel will also compete in the World All-Star Jockeys at Sapporo Racecourse this weekend.

Harry Bentley will bid for Group One glory at York this week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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