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Lyle Hewitson

Lyle Hewitson
Lyle Hewitson is a highly accomplished professional in horse racing, known for his competitive spirit and resilience. Hailing from a racing family, he quickly rose through the ranks in South Africa, becoming a two-time Champion Apprentice and a three-time Champion, notably breaking the apprentice win record. He has also achieved success in Japan and established himself in Hong Kong, reaching 100 career wins.
Francis Lui celebrates his January Cup win with Speed Dragon and 1,000th training success in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui joins elite group of trainers on 1,000 wins after Dragon’s Valley victory

Veteran becomes sixth handler to reach major milestone after bagging a double at city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Lui leaving nothing to chance as he looks for January Cup glory at Happy Valley

Hong Kong racing

Hewitson and Orman look to continue momentum with strong Sha Tin books

Hong Kong racing

My Wish swap a disappointing call that highlights brutal reality jockeys can face

The rising star’s owners announced a change to Alexis Badel from regular rider Luke Ferraris earlier this week.

My Wish’s connections after his Hong Kong Classic Mile success. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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Hong Kong racing

Hewitson ‘striving for even more’ as he looks to continue strong start

The South African rides the likes of Shanwah, Sky Song and Shinkansen at the city circuit on Tuesday night.

Lyle Hewitson has a useful book at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Eustace excited to test Dazzling Fit against ‘stand-out’ Classic Series hope

British handler has high hopes for his tough last-start winner when he clashes with another emerging four-year-old on Saturday.

Hong Kong racing

Double delight for Crawford and Fownes at Happy Valley

There were also winners for British duo Hollie Doyle and Richard Kingscote at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Hewitson looks to turn some seconds into winners with a strong Happy Valley book

The 28-year-old is enjoying a good but frustrating start to the campaign after riding nine winners and placing second 12 times.

Lyle Hewitson sits on the nine-winner mark for the campaign. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Newnham charges into six-win lead in trainers’ premiership with double

The 57-year-old pulls further clear of Caspar Fownes, while Lyle Hewitson rides a birthday winner.

Jockey Lyle Hewitson and trainer Mark Newnham are all smiles after New Forest’s win on Thursday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Crawford has high hopes of Class Two Valley victory with Encountered

First-season Hong Kong handler believes his six-year-old can go one better after a slashing first-up second to Lo Rider.

Hong Kong racing

Cruz continues strong patch with Sha Tin double but is hungry for more

The 68-year-old handler followed on from a Happy Valley treble with another brilliant day.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham looks to continue fast start with strong Sha Tin squad

Mid Winter Wind and New Forest headline his chances on what could be another big day for the stable this Sunday.

Mark Newnham could be in for another big day at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Excitement builds as Hong Kong season opener doubles as Ka Ying Rising’s send-off

The world’s best sprinter will be the headline act on what shapes up to be an action-packed afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.

A bumper crowd is expected to converge on Sha Tin this Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Crawford bids for perfect start to Hong Kong career at Sha Tin season opener

Prominent South African handler has high hopes for his first runner in the city, Speedy Smartie, on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Chadwick out to continue Tony Cruz Award pursuit: ‘I’m in that striking range now’

In-form rider heads to Sha Tin two wins behind Matthew Poon in the race for the leading local jockey.

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Trio of jockeys taken to hospital, horse dies after nasty incident at Happy Valley

Lyle Hewitson, Jerry Chau and Karis Teetan hit the turf after fall in the home straight, with Seasons Wit later euthanised.

Karis Teetan (right) limps away from Wednesday night’s horror Happy Valley fall, while Jerry Chau is treated on the track. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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