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Tue 16th Nov 2021

Fa Fa looks to enhance burgeoning record at Happy Valley

By Declan Schuster
Shooting for his fourth consecutive win at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 17 November, a rapidly-improving Fa Fa is looking to continue his sublime run of form when he contests the Class 3 Tokyo Handicap (1650m) for trainer Frankie Lor and jockey Vincent Ho.

9.34AM

Golden Sixty primed for triumphant return

By Leo Schlink
Francis Lui will unveil a healthy, strong and more mature Golden Sixty when the Hong Kong superstar resumes in the G2 BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (21 November).

9.30AM

Thu 11th Nov 2021

Borges, Size unite with Sight Success in Happy Valley feature

Leo Schlink
Vagner Borges hopes victory on Sight Success in the Class 2 High West Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday (10 November) can lay the foundations for even higher achievement with the John Size stable as the Brazilian looks forward to riding star sprinter Hot King Prawn later this month.

10.53AM

Wed 27th Oct 2021

Lor, Ting charge into trainers’ title contention; Maia, Leung scores double

By Leo Schlink
The Hong Kong trainers’ championship has suddenly become a bottle-neck after Frankie Lor and Jimmy Ting’s bids for the coveted crown gained valuable momentum on Wednesday night (27 October) at Sha Tin as Ruan Maia notched his first Hong Kong double.

5.00PM

Photo 2 Danon Smash claims the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint.

LONGINES Hong Kong International Races attracts a bounty of nominations

9.42AM

Tue 26th Oct 2021

Hongkong Great returns to happy hunting ground, Nervous Witness trials

By Declan Schuster
Stepping up to his optimal distance on his preferred surface, Hongkong Great returns to his happy hunting ground this Wednesday (27 October) evening when he lines up in the Class 2 Hebe Hill Handicap (1650m, dirt) at Sha Tin’s eight-race all-dirt fixture.

7.40AM

Sun 24th Oct 2021

Joao Moreira returns to form with a vengeance, doubles for Ho, Cruz, Lui and Lor

By Leo Schlink
Joao Moreira has ended a challenging recent run with a familiar display of dominance, booting home a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 October) in a display highlighted by the spectacular return of Master Eight and victory in the programme’s feature aboard Xiang Yin.

12.20PM

Fri 22nd Oct 2021

Lor excited by Master Eight’s return

By Leo Schlink
Frankie Lor is optimistic unconquered Master Eight can continue an impressive ascent when the emerging sprinter resumes in the second section of the Class 3 Spoonbill Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 October).

10.37AM

Wed 20th Oct 2021

Zac Purton dominates Happy Valley with second quartet in four days

By Leo Schlink
Zac Purton has forged to a double-figure lead over arch-rival Joao Moreira in the 2021/22 Hong Kong jockey’s championship after slotting a quartet at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (20 October), crowning the display with victory aboard Harmony N Blessed in the Class 3 The LONGINES Cup Handicap (1000m).

5.00PM

Tue 19th Oct 2021

Luke Ferraris eyes midweek feature with Resolute

By Declan Schuster
Looking to gain a firm foothold among Hong Kong’s riding ranks, Luke Ferraris is aiming to keep the ball rolling when he heads to Happy Valley tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 20 October) with hope of guiding Resolute to a hat-trick of wins.

8.00AM

Golden Sixty warms up on a huge morning of trials

6.00AM

Sun 17th Oct 2021

Panfield trades on class to snare G2 Sha Tin Trophy for Millard and Teetan

By Leo Schlink
Acclaimed as last season’s Champion Stayer of Hong Kong, Panfield underlined growing versatility and undoubted class with G2 Oriental Watch 60th Anniversary Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) success for Tony Millard and Karis Teetan at Sha Tin on Sunday (17 October).

12.20PM

Lucky Patch (No. 5) surges to maiden G2 success.

Lucky Patch stuns in G2 Premier Bowl for Lui and Purton

11.40AM

Sat 16th Oct 2021

Frenchman Alexis Badel hopes unexpected opportunity pays off

By Leo Schlink
Alexis Badel hopes to convert a late change of plans into G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) triumph with Naboo Attack at Sha Tin on Sunday (17 October) as compensation for the absence of Wellington – the Frenchman’s provisional booking for the feature sprint.

4.22AM

Fri 15th Oct 2021

Not just Wishful thinking ahead of G2 Premier Bowl defence, Ting’s trio boosts cracking undercard

By Declan Schuster
Looking to conquer another set of adept rivals in Sunday’s (17 October) G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin, the low-flying Wishful Thinker has Derek Leung eager not only for this weekend but the rest of this year too as the veteran sprinter marches towards another LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) tilt.

8.00AM

Thu 14th Oct 2021

Naboo Attack chases ratings rise and first G2 as December glory beckons

By Leo Schlink
Naboo Attack will be tasked with a double-edged objective in the G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (17<sup> </sup>October) as the massive gelding chases a victory crucial to LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) aspirations in December.

6.40AM

Wed 13th Oct 2021

Fownes flexes muscle, December remains main goal

By Leo Schlink
Armed with an impressive trio of entrants, Caspar Fownes is hopeful Sky Darci can lead a successful stable onslaught on the G2 Oriental Watch 60th Anniversary Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) on Sunday (17 October).

9.20AM

Waikuku is primed to resume on Sunday.

Purton and Size join forces with Waikuku

8.20AM

Tue 12th Oct 2021

Harmony And Rich rises for Group 2 Premier Bowl challenge

By Declan Schuster
Harmony And Rich heads into Sunday’s (17 October) G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) with trainer Me Tsui optimistic that his smart sprinter can kick it up a notch again off a record-breaking first-up success when he faces a mix of well-versed and exciting talents this weekend.

8.20AM

Sun 10th Oct 2021

Millard mulls overseas options with Silver Fig, Chadwick rides treble

By Leo Schlink
Tony Millard is considering possible long-range international targets with Silver Fig after the talented grey laid waste to quality opposition in the Class 2 Tsuen Lok Handicap (1200m, dirt) at Sha Tin on Sunday (10 October).

11.40AM

Fri 8th Oct 2021

Teetan excited by Hongkong Great

By Leo Schlink
Intent on regaining momentum after a mid-week mishap, Karis Teetan is confident Hongkong Great can overcome distance concerns by imposing his quality on Class 2 Tsuen Lok Handicap (1200m, dirt) rivals at Sha Tin on Sunday (10 October).

7.40AM

Wed 6th Oct 2021

Jerry Chau graduates in style, clinches 70th victory

By Leo Schlink
Marking the end of a decorated apprenticeship in emphatic style, Jerry Chau intends to capitalise on status as the second-fastest rider to make the graduation from indentured to senior ranks after Transcendent snared the Class 3 Gloucester Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday (6 October).

5.00PM

Tue 5th Oct 2021

Undaunted Yung hopes Not Usual Talent can defy wide draw

By Declan Schuster
Benno Yung remains undaunted by the opposition against Not Usual Talent (132lb) in Wednesday’s (6 October) Class 2 Fleming Handicap (1650m), holding faith in his galloper’s ability and form - reserved only by the threat that gate 12 may pose. 

9.20AM

Golden Sixty trials under Vincent Ho.

Golden Sixty tracks towards Group 2 Jockey Club Mile return

7.40AM

Mon 4th Oct 2021

Hong Kong Jockey Club buys one at Goffs Orby

The Hong Kong Jockey Club bought one attractive colt at the recent Goffs Orby Sale in Ireland for a total outlay of €220,000 (approx. HK$2.022 million).

8.00AM

Thu 30th Sep 2021

Vincent Ho eyes 400th win milestone as Stronger returns

By Leo Schlink
One win shy of 400 Hong Kong victories, Vincent Ho is optimistic Stronger can replicate his explosive first-up deeds from last season by eclipsing class opposition in the G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Friday (1 October).

7.40AM

Wed 29th Sep 2021

Emerging star Nervous Witness out to dazzle again

By Declan Schuster
Following his jaw-dropping debut at the season’s opening fixture, emerging star Nervous Witness (121lb) will look to enhance his record to a perfect two when he lines up in Friday’s (1 October) Class 3 Shanghai Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin. 

8.00AM

Voyage Warrior (middle) wins the 2020 G2 Sprint Cup (1200m).

Blinkers on as Yiu looks to crank up Voyage Warrior

4.00AM

Tue 28th Sep 2021

Happy reunion as old allies seek G3 National Day Cup glory

By Declan Schuster
Reuniting with old ally Super Wealthy (113lb) for the first time in close to a year, the in-form Alexis Badel is putting his faith in the bay’s talent and featherweight impost as the pair look to spoil a hot edition of Friday’s (1 October) G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin.

8.00AM

Sun 26th Sep 2021

Buddies surges to G3 Celebration Cup success for Cruz, Chadwick

By Leo Schlink
Undaunted by an uninspiring form line, Tony Cruz was left to exult after enigmatic galloper Buddies thwarted the hopes of better credentialled rivals by claiming the G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) with upset victory.

12.40PM

Fri 24th Sep 2021

Joao Moreira believes Sky Darci is primed for strong return

By Leo Schlink
Joao Moreira has unshakeable faith in Sky Darci’s ability to cope with various contingencies as the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner resumes in the G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (26 September).

5.20AM

Thu 23rd Sep 2021

Fownes plots December course via Celebration Cup

By Leo Schlink
Adopting a long-range approach, Caspar Fownes has set conservative pass marks for stable stars Sky Darci and Southern Legend in the G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (26 September).

7.20AM

Wed 22nd Sep 2021

Purton, Hayes, Fownes dominate Happy Valley

By Leo Schlink
Extending strong starts to the season, Zac Purton and David Hayes again combined in decisive fashion to figure prominently at Happy Valley on Wednesday (22 September), crowning their haul with Harmony N Blessed’s track-record victory in the Class 3 Clementi Handicap (1000m).

5.00PM

Tue 21st Sep 2021

Chau has graduation in his sights, takes five rides at the Valley

By Declan Schuster
Closing in on that apprenticeship-ending victory, jockey Jerry Chau heads into Wednesday’s (22 September) eight-race fixture at Happy Valley only two wins away from his 70th career success, and while graduation looms, the 21-year-old remains unperturbed about the challenges that await him as a senior jockey in Hong Kong.

9.20AM

Courier Wonder is one of Hong Kong’s sharpest short course talents.

Sprint sensation Courier Wonder tunes up, Champion’s Way heads to Sunday’s G3 Celebration Cup

7.00AM

Sun 19th Sep 2021

Shum steams to championship lead with Sha Tin double

By Leo Schlink
Danny Shum hopes to maintain a blistering start to the 2021/22 season, ultimately hopeful of a first Hong Kong trainers’ championship after displacing David Hayes from overall leadership with a double at Sha Tin on Sunday (19 September).

12.20PM

Fri 17th Sep 2021

Drops Of God return fuels Moreira optimism

By Leo Schlink
Joao Moreira is confident Drops Of God, leading contender in the Class 3 Chinese Recreation Club Challenge Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (19 September), is among several quality mounts who can accelerate the Brazilian’s push for a fifth jockeys’ championship.

8.00AM

Thu 16th Sep 2021

Hayes prepares to unveil another talented newcomer

8.00AM

Wed 15th Sep 2021

Double joy for Ferraris team with Happy Valley breakthrough

By Leo Schlink
Justifying generous advance notices, Luke Ferraris savoured maiden Hong Kong success in the best possible fashion by producing a copybook ride on Go Ballistic to win the Class 5 Heung Yip Handicap (1800m), simultaneously delivering his father David’s first winner of the 2021/22 season at Happy Valley on Wednesday (15 September).

5.00PM

Tue 14th Sep 2021

Wellington hits Hong Kong Sprint trail, Loving A Boom heads to the Valley

By Declan Schuster
After a superb first full-season in Hong Kong which encompassed Group 1 glory, jockey Alexis Badel is brimming with excitement ahead of Wellington’s return after partnering the star sprinter in a hit-out on the turf at Sha Tin yesterday (Monday, 13 September).

8.40AM

Panfield (right) cruises to trial victory at Sha Tin.

Panfield returns in style ahead of LONGINES HKIR assignment

7.40AM

Sun 12th Sep 2021

Zac Purton posts 1,300th, Shinn notches four-timer

By Leo Schlink,
David Hayes credits Zac Purton with helping lay the foundations for his stable’s blistering start to the 2021/22 season after the champion jockey became only the second rider in Hong Kong racing history to post 1,300 wins at Sha Tin on Sunday (12 September).

12.20PM

Fri 10th Sep 2021

Purton closes in on 1,300-win milestone – with an even bigger target in mind

By Leo Schlink
Poised to become only the second jockey in Hong Kong racing history to reach 1,300 wins, Zac Purton refuses to rule out a tilt at over-taking Douglas Whyte’s all-time record of 1,813 victories.

8.00AM

Thu 9th Sep 2021

Whyte confident progressive trend can continue

By Leo Schlink
Driven by a signature desire to excel, Douglas Whyte is contemplating a career-high of 50 winners for the season after opening the 2021/22 term with victories at the each of the first two meetings.

7.40AM

Wed 8th Sep 2021

Harry Bentley lands early strike at Happy Valley opener

By Leo Schlink
Demonstrating the benefits of an exhaustive three-month stint at the end of last season, Harry Bentley put hard-won lessons into immediate effect with victory on Turin Redstar in the Class 3 Community Chest Cup Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday (8 September).

5.00PM

Caption missing

Panfield ready to commence campaign towards LONGINES Hong Kong International Races

8.20AM

Tue 7th Sep 2021

Teetan not about to rest on his laurels after opening day treble

By Declan Schuster
Riding high off the back of an opening day treble, Karis Teetan is heading to Happy Valley this Wednesday, 8 September eager for what his full book of engagements has in store and primed for his reunion with the Tony Millard-trained Gallant Crown. 

7.40AM

Sun 5th Sep 2021

Hayes dominates season-opening with eye-catching treble

By Leo Schlink
David Hayes has identified the HK$24 million LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) on 12 December as Naboo Attack’s primary target after the hulking import’s impressive triumph in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 5 September.

1.00PM

Fri 3rd Sep 2021

Hayes to unveil talented newcomer in season-opening show of strength

By Leo Schlink
David Hayes hopes to make a statement of intent for the 2021/22 season by parading a string of leading hopes - including an intriguing first-starter - at the season-opening meeting on Sunday (5 September) at Sha Tin.

5.20AM

Thu 2nd Sep 2021

Caspar Fownes outlines championship ambitions ahead of season-opening

By Leo Schlink
Determined to remain atop Hong Kong’s training championship, Caspar Fownes has no plans to rest on his laurels with an influx of newcomers joining established stable stars ahead of Sunday’s (5 September) season-opening meeting.

7.40AM