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Trainer David Hayes celebrates his 700th Hong Kong victory with jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun. Photos: Kenneth Chan

In-form Hayes rings up 700th HK win in emotional Happy Valley double

China Win and Romantic Son both carried the famous Lindsay Park Racing silks to success at the city circuit

28 Jan 2026

Matthew Chadwick gives Patch Of Cosmo a pat after his Sha Tin victory last March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chadwick excited to reunite with Cosmo in Mile: ‘he’ll be in with a shout’

26 Jan 2026 - 3:30 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Witness’ record 17 straight wins

25 Jan 2026 - 6:13 PM

John Size is on upset duty at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size looking to play spoiler as his Sunday team takes on ‘three champions’ at Sha Tin

23 Jan 2026 - 1:33 PM

Zac Purton and Sagacious Life after their win this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton makes ‘really tough decision’ to ride Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

12 Jan 2026 - 4:03 PM

Invincible Ibis storms home under Hugh Bowman to notch a fourth straight win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ibis makes another Classic Mile statement as Newnham continues stellar season

11 Jan 2026 - 6:51 PM

My Wish’s connections after his Hong Kong Classic Mile success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish swap a disappointing call that highlights brutal reality jockeys can face

8 Jan 2026 - 4:25 PM

Owner Patrick Kwok Ho-chuen, trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Zac Purton after Beauty Bolt’s win in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz backs Bolt to boost Mile claims on Sunday: ‘He’s got a good chance’

8 Jan 2026 - 12:57 PM

Zac Purton guides Invincible Ibis to a third straight triumph last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

5 Jan 2026 - 5:04 PM

Zac Purton guides Colourful King to an explosive victory in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace keen to bounce back from New Year’s Day with Colourful King a top chance

3 Jan 2026 - 2:19 PM

Stellar Express wins at Sha Tin in December. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wunderbar and Stellar Express headline John Size’s assault on Group Three Bauhinia Sprint Trophy

2 Jan 2026 - 4:42 PM

Circuit Grand Slam makes a winning Hong Kong debut. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Circuit Grand Slam can be a knockout bet

31 Dec 2025 - 4:00 PM

Jockey Luke Ferraris and connections of Happy Boss lap up his Sha Tin triumph. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Luke Ferraris bags birthday winner as Mount Everest scales new heights at Sha Tin

27 Dec 2025 - 7:23 PM

Lo Rider scores first up at Happy Valley under Harry Bentley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lo Rider primed for return to Derby trip: ‘we think the 2,000m is perfect for him now’

26 Dec 2025 - 12:22 PM

Andrea Atzeni and Amazing Kid (12) give John Size his first Happy Valley winner of the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size snares first Happy Valley winners of the season as Me Tsui secures memorable brace

17 Dec 2025 - 11:37 PM

Douglas Whyte has assembled a strong team at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Confidence the key to King Oberon as he goes for three on the spin at Happy Valley

16 Dec 2025 - 4:14 PM

Ryan Moore celebrates his third International Jockeys’ Championship crown at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ryan Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third International Jockeys’ Championship win at Happy Valley

10 Dec 2025 - 11:45 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his first IJC victory in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins the International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

10 Dec 2025 - 11:25 AM