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Potential buyers at the sales office of Uni Residence at AIA Kowloon Tower in Kwun Tong. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Tepid sales at Uni Residence as competition heats up in new home market

The project in Tai Wai sold just 60 per cent of flats on offer on the first day of sale, as rival developers compete for buyers’ interest.

Hong Kong society

Couple in Hong Kong village home shocked to find king cobra on computer desk

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home builders bring flats to market, seizing on sentiment surge

Crime in Hong Kong

5 arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly trafficking over 100kg of cannabis, cocaine

Police say drug haul consists of 102kg of cannabis and 3kg of cocaine worth combined HK$23.5 million.

Evidence seized during the police operation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to release more than 16,000 new columbarium niches

Residents urged to apply online for random computer balloting for allocations at Wo Hop Shek, Collinson-San Ha and brand new Shek Mun.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Mixed reality, 3D printing transform orthopaedic surgery at Hong Kong hospital

Consultant at Prince of Wales Hospital says tech helps doctors understand how to perform surgery well, accurately and as quickly as possible.

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Hong Kong racing

Exciting duo Magnifique and Horsepower maintain unbeaten records at Sha Tin

Pair stamp their credentials as quality sprinters of the future with impressive wins on Sunday.

Magnifique leaves his rivals in his wake to remain unbeaten at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Doyle tastes maiden Sha Tin success four races before husband Marquand

In town as injury cover, the star couple make an immediate impact.

Hong Kong Jockey Club

SCMP Best Bets: Magnifique can create some early magic at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

Marquand and Doyle ready to make the most of unexpected Sha Tin opportunity

Star couple excited for Hong Kong return as replacements for quartet of injured jockeys.

Hollie Doyle (centre) and Tom Marquand (right) will ride at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Avdulla picks up several rides from the injured Purton: ‘I’m busy there’

Magnifique and Spirit Of Peace among strong chances Australian rider gains from champion jockey.

Jockey Brenton Avdulla has a strong book of nine rides on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Moore among six overseas riders granted licences in aftermath of Sha Tin fall

Star Englishman, Richard Kingscote, Declan McDonogh and James Orman join Tom Marquand and Hollie Doyle in answering the Jockey Club’s call.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong restaurateur to sell Sha Tin building amid retail distress

Yeung Wai, the chairman of Fulum Group, is offering the Big Orange, acquired in 2013 for US$64 million, via tender.

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Hong Kong racing

Badel aims to take advantage of Lucky pickup ride at Sha Tin dirt meeting

French jockey highlights Jamie Richards-trained gelding as the best of his seven mounts on the all-weather card.

Alexis Badel is all smiles after making the most of the late call-up to ride Righteous Arion at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ho in intensive care unit after suffering head injury in nasty Sha Tin fall

Star local jockey, who also sustained minor shoulder and neck fractures, is expected to be moved to the general ward in the next 24 hours.

Vincent Ho hits the turf after falling from Oldtown at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lor quietly confident in-form dirt specialist won’t peter out at Sha Tin

With Keith Yeung injured, Dylan Mo picks up the ride on the hat-trick seeking galloper.

Hong Kong racing

4 jockeys to spend night in hospital, horse dies after carnage at Sha Tin

Vincent Ho, Zac Purton, Angus Chung and Keith Yeung will all miss Wednesday night’s meeting after nasty falls on Sunday.

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Hong Kong Jockey Club

SCMP Best Bets: Punters can strike in a Breeze at Sha Tin

SCMP Best Bets: Punters can strike in a Breeze at Sha Tin
Hong Kong racing

So hopeful Hong Lok Golf can echo the Boom at Sha Tin

Smart four-year-old is looking to follow in the footsteps of his stablemate by remaining unbeaten after three starts.

Hong Kong Jockey Club

SCMP Best Bets: Young star can be the punters' Champion at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

Undefeated galloper brings the Boom on blustery Sha Tin day

Connections hopeful there is plenty more to come from talented four-year-old after his third consecutive success.

The Boom Box barrels down the outside to salute at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton backs up record-breaking night with brilliant Sha Tin four-timer

Wins aboard Sunlight Power, Magnifique, Yuen Long Elite and Gorgeous Win cap a historic week for champion jockey.

Sunlight Power surges clear under Zac Purton to score at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong Jockey Club

SCMP Best Bets: Purton set to be punter's pal on debutant down Sha Tin straight

Hong Kong racing

Frankie Lor’s improving four-year-old the one to follow at Sha Tin

Enjoy Golf looks well placed to strike in the Class Four Para Athletics Handicap (1,000m) on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Yiu’s Sunlight ready to shine at Sha Tin: ‘He’ll definitely improve’

Trainer believes his five-year-old is poised to get back to winning ways from the inside gate on Sunday.

Sunlight Power bolts up at Sha Tin in September. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

The inch-perfect trip McDonald requires to ride in Saudi and at Sha Tin

Superstar Kiwi jockey will be cutting it fine if he is to partner Romantic Warrior in Riyadh and Voyage Bubble in Hong Kong on the same weekend.

James McDonald waves to the Sha Tin crowd after Voyage Bubble’s win on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong Jockey Club

SCMP Best Bets: With a bit of Luck, punters will be flying at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

Rubylot strengthens Classic Mile bid with Class Two win: ‘it’s really exciting’

David Hayes-trained gelding announces himself as a top seed for the first leg of the four-year-old series with emphatic victory.

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