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Fri 29th May 2020

Southern Legend ready to roar in the Lion Rock Trophy

By David Morgan
Southern Legend dug deep into his gritty reserves when fending off Beauty Generation to earn a first G1 win in last month’s FWD Champions Mile and trainer Caspar Fownes anticipates another tough effort will be needed in Sunday’s (31 May) G3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin.

6.20AM

Wed 27th May 2020

Kings triumph lifts Purton, Cruz hat-trick brings title into range

By David Morgan
Kings Shield put his rivals to the sword with a routing run to victory in the Class 2 Egret Handicap (1650m, dirt) at Sha Tin on Wednesday, 27 May.

4.40PM

Tue 26th May 2020

Purton looks for advantage as Moreira sits out Wednesday at Sha Tin

By David Morgan
Zac Purton is hoping to make hay under the Sha Tin floodlights on Wednesday night (27 May) with Joao Moreira sitting out the all-weather track fixture due to a riding suspension.

7.40AM

Sun 24th May 2020

Exultant stamps Horse of the Year claim with Champions & Chater Cup victory

By David Morgan
It was hard work but Exultant has never been one to shirk a challenge. The tough kingpin of the Hong Kong stayers’ division proved his preeminence with a gritty second success in the G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 24 May.

12.01PM

Thanks Forever gets the better of a three-way finish under Zac Purton.

Thanks Forever takes the G3 Sha Tin Vase on a dramatic day for Purton

12.00PM

Fri 22nd May 2020

Moore believes he has the key to unlock Thanks Forever for G3 success

By Declan Schuster
John Moore hopes he has found the key to unlocking Thanks Forever’s absolute best as the consistent four-year-old seeks a first Group race victory in the G3 Sha Tin Vase Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 24 May.

8.20AM

Exultant wins the 2019 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup.

Rain a concern as Exultant faces Furore in Champions & Chater Cup

7.40AM

Thu 21st May 2020

Cruz is the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup maestro

By David Morgan
Tony Cruz’s storied career as jockey and trainer has spanned almost every step of Hong Kong racing’s professional era. His name is woven into the very fabric of the sport here and in that respect he has commonality with one of the city’s oldest and most cherished races, the G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m).

3.40AM

Wed 20th May 2020

Moreira and Purton dish a double delight at the Valley

By David Morgan
Joao Moreira and Zac Purton continued their enthralling back-and-forth contest for the jockeys’ championship with a double each at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 20 May.

5.20PM

Tue 19th May 2020

Ting’s Star shoots for Amazing five at the Valley

By Declan Schuster
Happy Valley specialist Amazing Star is shooting for his fifth win at the city circuit this season when he faces off against talented rivals in the Class 2 Ho Chung River Handicap (1200m) on Wednesday, 20 May.

8.00AM

Sun 17th May 2020

Inner Flame gives Moreira a treble to draw level with Purton

By David Morgan
Joao Moreira outscored jockeys’ championship rival Zac Purton three to one at Sha Tin on Sunday (17 May), a haul that left the three-time Hong Kong champions locked on 117 wins apiece heading into the season’s final 16 meetings.

12.20PM

Fri 15th May 2020

Uncle Steve’s ready, President’s Choice aims to keep on rising

By Declan Schuster
Uncle Steve (123lb) is aiming to put a season-slowing injury setback behind him when he steps up to 1800m for the first time in his Hong Kong career in Sunday’s (17 May) Class 2 Hoi Ha Handicap at Sha Tin.

7.40AM

Wed 13th May 2020

Purton maintains his edge with Happy Valley double

By David Morgan
Zac Purton and Joao Moreira continued their back-and-forth battle for the Hong Kong champion jockey title at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 13 May with the Australian outpointing the Brazilian two to one.

5.00PM

Tue 12th May 2020

French ace Hamelin is enjoying his Hong Kong start

By Declan Schuster
Antoine Hamelin has made a fine start to his Hong Kong career since emerging from quarantine five weeks ago and the Frenchman is showing no signs of slowing as one of only three jockeys with a full book of nine rides at Happy Valley on Wednesday (13 May).

8.00AM

Sat 9th May 2020

Jerry Chau has a dream start with a Sha Tin double

By David Morgan
Jerry Chau made a dream home debut at Sha Tin on Saturday, 9 May, driving first past the post not once but twice just five days after teaming up with his new boss Douglas Whyte, the first-season handler best known as Hong Kong’s iconic 13-time champion jockey.

12.20PM

Fri 8th May 2020

Moreira aims to fire back with a full book at Sha Tin

By David Morgan
Joao Moreira knows he needs a big response at Sha Tin on Saturday (9 May) after title rival Zac Purton burst four wins clear at the top of the premiership with a fantastic five-timer at Happy Valley midweek.

7.40AM

Wed 6th May 2020

Five-star Purton Dances into premiership lead

By David Morgan
Zac Purton arrived at Happy Valley on Wednesday (6 May) in search of the ignition that might fire him through the final two months of the season to a fourth champion jockey title – a dazzling five-timer might prove to be the spark he wished for.

5.20PM

Tue 5th May 2020

Purton seeks a Valley spark to ignite his championship assault

Bt David Morgan
Zac Purton will head to Happy Valley on Wednesday (6 May) night with a full book of nine rides and his big rival Joao Moreira locked in his sights but still seeking a spark to ignite his championship challenge.

7.20AM

Sun 3rd May 2020

Chefano leads for Queen Mother Memorial Cup victory

By David Morgan
Chefano gave trainer John Moore a sixth win in the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) with a resolute front-running display at Sha Tin on Sunday, 3 May.

12.00PM

Thu 30th Apr 2020

Helene Leadingstar faces Moore assault in G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup

By David Morgan
Helene Leadingstar (119lb) will attempt to complete a hat-trick of wins when he takes on four rivals in the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 3 May.

5.20AM

Wed 29th Apr 2020

Yiu’s on top and Shining, Moreira and Purton match strides

By David Morgan
Ricky Yiu’s steady, unwavering progress towards what he hopes will be a first trainers’ championship continued at Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday, 29 April) thanks to Shining Gem’s (133lb) darting late burst.

4.40PM

Tue 28th Apr 2020

Flash Famous shoots for a five-star night at the Valley

By Declan Schuster
Frankie Lor heads into Wednesday’s (29 April) Happy Valley meeting with course specialist Flash Famous looking to become the first horse this season to win five races at the city circuit when he contests section one of the Class 3 Fortress Hill Handicap (1650m).

7.40AM

Sun 26th Apr 2020

Mr Stunning lifts for a Chairman’s Sprint Prize shock

By Declan Schuster
Mr Stunning lived up to his name and cemented his place as one of Hong Kong’s finest sprinters this afternoon (26 April) at Sha Tin with a 20/1 victory in the HK$18 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m).

1.26PM

Exultant wins the FWD QEII Cup under Zac Purton.

Exultant grinds them to submission as Purton makes history in the FWD QEII Cup

1.05PM

Southern Legend (No. 5) wins the G1 Champions Mile under Vincent Ho.

First Group 1 for Ho as Southern Legend edges Beauty Generation

12.25PM

Fri 24th Apr 2020

Exultant carries great expectations into FWD QEII Cup

By David Morgan
Tony Cruz expects an Exultant victory in the HK$25 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (26 April) but the veteran handler knows only too well that in horseracing the unexpected can occur at any time.

8.20AM

Waikuku wins the G1 Stewards’ Cup in January under Joao Moreira.

Waikuku looks to bounce back against Beauty Generation

7.40AM

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Wellington’s star on the rise, Rattan and Wishful Thinker ready for G1s

6.00AM

John Moore has a fantastic record in Champions Day races.

Moore’s not looking back as he readies for FWD Champions Day

4.20AM

Thu 23rd Apr 2020

Moore’s smiling as Aethero and Beauty get five

By David Norgan
John Moore believes Aethero is “The exciting three-year-old will on Sunday (26 April) attempt to become the first of his age to win the contest since Fairy King Prawn in 1999.

7.40AM

Hot King Prawn’s time is now

6.00AM

Zac Purton has a long association with Beauty Generation.

Purton’s dream partner, a Beauty of a double act

3.40AM

Wed 22nd Apr 2020

Purton gains on absent Moreira ahead of FWD Champions Day

Zac Purton made sure he gained some benefit from Joao Moreira’s absence at Happy Valley on Wednesday (22 April) night with a double that took him to within one of his great rival at the top of the Hong Kong jockeys’ premiership.

5.00PM

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FWD QEII Cup victory would be sweeter for Shinn and Playa Del Puente

6.40AM

More Than This has Karis Teetan back in the saddle.

More Than This has questions to answer in FWD Champions Mile

6.00AM

Tony Cruz is an iconic figure in Hong Kong.

Tony Cruz is Hong Kong racing’s original ‘living legend’

4.41AM

Tue 21st Apr 2020

Chad Schofield aims to keep on rolling with a full book at the Valley

By Declan Schuster
Chad Schofield is a man in form and in demand and he heads into Wednesday’s (22 April) nine-race card at Happy Valley as one of the only two jockeys with a full book of rides.

5.40AM

Chad Schofield has nine wins since the start of April.

Millard’s team ready to mix it on FWD Champions Day

5.20AM

Horse of the Year title is back in Beauty Generation’s sights

3.20AM

Mon 20th Apr 2020

Yiu’s looking to Voyage Warrior for a Group 1 topping

By David Morgan
Ricky Yiu is enjoying his best season ever in terms of his numerical success and on Sunday (26 April) at Sha Tin he will attempt to cap it with a Group 1 win.

5.40AM

Thanks Forever in blinkers for G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize

4.40AM

Sun 19th Apr 2020

New best for Yiu as Mighty Giant impresses

By David Morgan
Mighty Giant took another step up the ladder with an impressive performance in the Class 3 Dorset Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin today, Sunday, 19 April.

12.40PM

Fri 17th Apr 2020

Exciting youngsters square off as the champion jockey race heats up

By Declan Schuster
Jockeys’ championship protagonists Zac Purton and Joao Moreira have continued to trade blows in recent weeks and that looks set to continue on Sunday’s (19 April) 10-race Sha Tin card, with their rivalry highlighted in the clash of rising youngsters Mighty Giant (132lb) and Juneau Park (119lb).

8.20AM

Wed 15th Apr 2020

Golden Sixty set for rest, Cruz left smiling and Purton hits 100

By David Morgan
Golden Sixty was the talk of Happy Valley on Wednesday (15 April) night with trainer Francis Lui revealing that his sensational BMW Hong Kong Derby hero will not contest the G1 FWD QEII Cup on 26 April.

5.00PM

Tue 14th Apr 2020

Golden Sixty camp mulls QEII Cup, Derby form on show at the Valley

By Declan Schuster

A final decision is yet to be made on Golden Sixty’s participation in the G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) on 26 April but trainer Francis Lui is pleased with the Medaglia d’Oro gelding following his sparkling BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) win last month.

7.40AM

Sun 12th Apr 2020

Hamelin strikes a debut double at Sha Tin

By David Morgan
Antoine Hamelin started his Hong Kong career on the right foot with a pair of wins at Sha Tin this afternoon, Sunday, 12 April.

12.01PM

Thu 9th Apr 2020

FWD Champions Day has top-class contenders in three exciting races

FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 26 April will bring together the very best of Hong Kong’s elite gallopers in three exciting Group 1 races.

10.00AM

Decrypt has shown promise so far this term.

Moreira hopes a drop in trip can unlock Beauty Legacy’s potential

7.20AM

Tue 7th Apr 2020

This Is Class aims to keep on rising in Happy Valley feature

By Declan Schuster

This Is Class will attempt to prove he is well-named when he shoots for a hat-trick of wins in Wednesday’s (8 April) Happy Valley finale.

7.40AM

Mon 6th Apr 2020

Licensing Committee’s Decisions

The Licensing Committee today withdrew the Club Jockey’s Licence previously issued to Grant van Niekerk with immediate effect. This decision was as a result of a conduct-related matter which does not pertain to any race riding or other racing integrity-related matter.

9.00AM