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Jay Rooney
Hong Kong
Senior Production Editor in Racing
Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.
Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.
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Leading four-year-old series contender romps home to deliver Australian handler a milestone success.
The record-breaking winner of HK$240 million won’t return to the Middle East in 2026.
Champion jockey is optimistic classy four-year-old can extend hot streak with luck from a wide draw.
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British handler has high hopes for his tough last-start winner when he clashes with another emerging four-year-old on Saturday.
Ricky Yiu confirms his stable star will defend his title in city’s rare Group One treble in 2026.
Vision of official’s quick response in scary incident at Sha Tin has gone viral on social media.
The world’s highest-earning racehorse becomes the first galloper to win four features at the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR).
The world’s best sprinter crushed his rivals again to notch a 16th straight victory in Sunday’s Group One feature.
Champion jockey anticipates another electrifying performance from the world’s best sprinter in Sunday’s feature.
Superstar jockey oozes confidence ahead of champion galloper’s bid for fourth straight Hong Kong Cup success.
Champion jockeys could be set for a big showdown in Sunday’s most intriguing feature when they ride Galaxy Patch and Voyage Bubble.
Prominent syndicator set for first Longines Hong Kong International Races runner at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Navigating local and international form can be a minefield for punters, but the Post is here to help you back a winner at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Can any of the six hopefuls in the city’s richest race upset the local champion? The Post is here to help you with the form.
Will the world’s best sprinter extend his winning streak to 16 in Sunday’s HK$28 million feature?
The Sardinian rider has his best chance to claim a first elite-level success in Hong Kong when he rides the reigning winner of the staying contest.
Champion British rider boots home Corleone and Triumphant More to secure first success in prestigious contest since 2010.
The Post’s seven-strong panel rates Zac Purton and Hugh Bowman as the ones to beat in Wednesday night’s prestigious contest.
Runner-up in the prestigious contest at Happy Valley three times, the superstar jockey is optimistic about his rides.
Hong Kong Sprint contender’s 72-year-old former trainer will make the trek from Australia to be on course on Sunday.
Handler hopes exciting four-year-old can overcome equal top weight and a wide draw at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Championship leader looks to add to four all-weather wins this term with five runners on the surface on Sunday.
Jockeys of two Group One contenders ooze confidence after a 1,200m hit-out at Sha Tin on Thursday morning.
Runner-up to Giavellotto in the 2,400m feature last year, the William Haggas-trained stayer won’t return to Hong Kong on December 14.
Zac Purton struck once again, Vincent Ho and David Eustace had their best months of the season and David Probert’s woes continued.
British handler’s pair of progressive four-year-olds score stylish victories from unsuitable gates on Sunday.
Last year’s Hong Kong Derby hero is bound for another clash with Romantic Warrior after being withdrawn from Sha Tin on Sunday.
