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Romantic Warrior wins the weekend’s Group Two Jockey Club Cup (2,000m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Calandagan could lead attack on Romantic Warrior, but first he must make it through the Japan Cup

Two of the world’s very best could do battle in a showdown for the ages in next month’s Group One Longines Hong Kong Cup (2,000m)

26 Nov 2025

Luke Ferraris is aiming for a spot in the International Jockeys’ Championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Luke Ferraris hoping to be Happy Valley King on Wednesday as he chases IJC berth

11 Nov 2025 - 10:20 AM

Douglas Whyte gallops Shanwah at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Group One placegetter makes Hong Kong debut at Sha Tin: ‘He’s a lovely horse’

6 Nov 2025 - 2:40 PM

Hakka Radiance surges clear under Zac Purton to complete a Happy Valley hat-trick. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton fires in Valley treble as Bowman, Shum and Whyte bag doubles

2 Nov 2025 - 7:12 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his 1,900th Hong Kong win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton sails past 1,900 Hong Kong wins while Mark Newnham clicks up another gear

22 Oct 2025 - 11:12 PM

Romantic Warrior gallops at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

11 Sep 2025 - 4:07 PM

Trainer Douglas Whyte, jockey Hugh Bowman and owner David Boehm celebrate Dan Attack’s Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman, Douglas Whyte and Jamie Richards fire in doubles at Happy Valley opener

10 Sep 2025 - 11:30 PM

Derek Leung is right in the mix for the Tony Cruz Award. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Derek Leung ‘still positive’ about a late comeback as Tony Cruz Award reaches its finale

15 Jul 2025 - 7:14 AM

Hugh Bowman and Jumbo Legend (6) win the feature at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman lands Happy Valley treble and brings up career-best Hong Kong tally

9 Jul 2025 - 11:33 PM

Ellis Wong celebrates his first Hong Kong treble at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of June

29 Jun 2025 - 4:39 PM

Wunderbar and Hugh Bowman march home at Sha Tin two weeks ago. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size hoping for a wonderful Sha Tin Saturday with Wunderbar and Stellar Express

27 Jun 2025 - 11:45 AM

Beauty Joy takes out the Group Three Premier Plate (1,800m) under Brenton Avdulla. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Beauty Joy bags another Group win: ‘He’s probably got as much head noise as I did when I was 18’

22 Jun 2025 - 9:56 PM

Britney Wong enjoys her double at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Britney Wong doubles up again at Sha Tin as Cheval Valiant leads them a merry dance

8 Jun 2025 - 10:36 PM

Ellis Wong drives Kaholo Angel home at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Caspar Fownes is ‘King of the Valley’ once more, while Ellis Wong continues strong form

4 Jun 2025 - 11:44 PM

Goko Win (red cap) gets up close to home under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Douglas Whyte gets change of luck as he teams up with Hugh Bowman to fire in Happy Valley double

7 May 2025 - 11:20 PM

Hugh Bowman and Majestic Knight claim victory at Happy Valley in July. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Majestic Knight returns to his sweet spot: ‘he’s been running in the wrong races’

14 Jan 2025 - 1:18 PM

Danny Shum was on fire at the Valley on Wednesday night with four winners. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Danny Shum soars to championship lead with January Cup highlighting Happy Valley four-timer

8 Jan 2025 - 11:27 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Karis Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 Hong Kong winners with Happy Valley success

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM

Topic / Douglas Whyte

Douglas Whyte

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.