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Racing has been held in Hong Kong since the 1800s and it is unequivocally the number sport in town. There are 88 meetings a season hosted across two venues in Sha Tin and Happy Valley with billions of dollars bet every week. It is considered the toughest jurisdiction in the world.
Danny Shum after a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Happy Valley set to provide trainers’ championship with its decisive swing

Hunting for his first title, the top trainer has dominated the city circuit of late to put his head in front.

Purton eyes Group One glory in Australia ahead of ride on Romantic Thor in Champions and Chater

Shum hits the front in trainers’ title with dominant Valley treble

Karis Teetan

In-form duo of Teetan and Size combine with Beauty Alliance at Happy Valley

Mauritian jockey and Australian trainer are looking to continue their hot streaks when they pair up in Wednesday’s feature.

Karis Teetan and John Size celebrate a treble at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Hayes takes aim at Happy Valley with four last-start winners as title bid ramps up

The two-time champion trainer looks to bridge the gap between himself and leader Mark Newnham on Wednesday night.

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Japan a likely option for Network as Ferrat is confirmed for Champions & Chater

Dennis Yip’s stable star could be set for September’s Sprinters Stakes, while Champions Mile runner-up will contest the final Group One of the season.

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Karis Teetan

Chau extends Tony Cruz Award lead with double as Mo also bags a brace

Local jockey boosts seasonal tally to 37 wins after guiding Jolly Jumper and Hong Kong debutant Effortless Win to victory.

Jerry Chau pumps his fist in celebration after winning on Effortless Win. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Purton moves to within 10 wins of 2,000 in Hong Kong thanks to Sha Tin double

Australian Hall of Fame jockey inches closer to milestone after booting home Invictus Dragon and Smart Avenue.

Manfred Man Ka-leung

Patch Of Stars inflicts Delight’s first defeat to clinch massive double for Man

Consistent sprinter claims Class Two feature after stablemate causes major upset at $158.35.

Mark Newnham

Orman backs Ever Luck to handle return to Class Three at Sha Tin

Australian jockey is confident talented sprinter can repeat his last-start victory when he steps out again on Saturday.

James Orman guides Ever Luck to victory last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Harry Bentley

Bentley hopes to make the most of golden opportunity on unbeaten Hot Delight

British jockey is excited to ride boom three-year-old for the first time in Saturday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

Vincent Ho guides Hot Delight to a third win from as many starts. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Royal Ascot needs Ka Ying Rising, but the world’s best horse does not need it

After beating Australia’s best sprinters in their own backyard, and Japan’s top-notcher at home, there is nothing a trip to the UK would prove.

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Yiu rates Voyage Bubble ‘doubtful’ to defend Champions & Chater Cup crown

The six-time Group One hero is unlikely to race again this season as he undergoes further treatment on a capped elbow.

Manfred Man Ka-leung

Newnham continues march towards trainers’ championship, Teetan scores double

Australian trainer maintains place at top of the tree after Notthesillyone’s defiant victory.

Mark Newnham, Luke Ferraris and connections celebrate the win of Notthesillyone at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Bowman looks to strike at Sha Tin before partnering Japanese raider in Group One

Australian jockey buoyed by opportunity to ride overseas contender when he seeks third victory in the Champions and Chater Cup.

Aurora Patch, ridden by Hugh Bowman, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Talking Points

Exciting trainers’ championship finale looms as Hayes flags Ka Ying experiment

This season’s title battle looks set to eclipse Francis Lui’s dramatic last-gasp win two years ago.

Lyle Hewitson

Newnham bids to extend title lead with strong squad assembled for Sha Tin dirt

Australian trainer aims to continue his all-weather success this term with five runners on Wednesday night.

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Francis Lui

Lui keeps in touch with trainers’ championship leaders with Sha Tin double

Veteran handler remains in the title race after bagging a brace with progressive duo Turquoise Velocity and Baby Sakura.

Turquoise Velocity wins narrowly under Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan
John Size

Exciting Sky Jewellery continues upward spiral as Atzeni boots home a treble

John Size’s smart galloper records third straight win to headline 13-time champion trainer’s double.

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Poon and Thor steal the show with breakthrough Group Three victory at Sha Tin

Local jockey secures feature win with perfectly rated front-running ride on Danny Shum’s import.

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby as trainer DeVaux makes history in Louisville

Cherie DeVaux secures landmark win in America’s most famous horse race, becomes first woman to train winner.

Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Photo: Getty Images
John Size

Atzeni looks forward to fresh faces as he picks up trio of new rides at Sha Tin

The Sardinian ace rides last season’s Champion Griffin Sky Jewellery, Almighty Lightning and Baby Sakura for the first time on Sunday.

Andrea Atzeni celebrates a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Francis Lui

Mo and Wing seek Group Three glory over extended trip at Sha Tin on Sunday

Local jockey looking to strike with Group One Hong Kong Gold Cup third over 2,400m.

Talking Points

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

Zac Purton, Danny Shum, David Hayes and John Size were among the top performers for a memorable month.

Pierre Ng Pang-chi

Stormy Grove ‘close’ to top level as Lor hopes for further progress at Sha Tin

The top trainer also runs the likes of excitement machine Smart Golf and veteran Money Catcher on Sunday’s card.

Frankie Lor at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Douglas Whyte

Whyte dominates Happy Valley with treble highlighted by Giant Ballon hat-trick

South African trainer scores three-timer alongside leading jockey Zac Purton at city circuit.

Zac Purton (left) and Douglas Whyte (right) celebrate the win of Giant Ballon at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Brenton Avdulla

Size looking to capitalise on successful month with Stellar Express at Happy Valley

13-time champion trainer will send out four quality chances at city circuit on Wednesday night.

Talking Points

Ka Ying’s rating likely to reach at least 130 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

Champion sprinter’s figure of 128 is expected to increase in the wake of his dominant Chairman’s Sprint Prize success.

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