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Lucky Encounter steams to another success at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hayes has options ahead of Classic Mile Encounter: ‘he was never going to lose’

Four-year-old improves his record to four wins from six starts with victory in the Class Three Lung Hang Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday

15 Oct 2023

Super Sunny Sing proves too strong at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

G3 Ladies’ Purse top of the agenda for Super Sunny Sing after Sha Tin success

1 Oct 2023 - 8:38 PM

California Spangle (left) trials at Sha Tin on Friday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz confirms new jockey for Spangle: ‘Zac’s picking and choosing his rides’

24 Sep 2023 - 8:23 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates after ringing up his Sha Tin treble on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior touches down in Australia, while Bowman bags a Sha Tin treble

17 Sep 2023 - 8:08 PM

Danny Shum is hopeful Romantic Warrior will take to his Australian feed. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum ‘can’t understand’ decision denying Romantic Warrior his regular feed

10 Sep 2023 - 7:25 PM

Lyle Hewitson drives Ching to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ching continues to do his bit in Chang’s push to avoid third strike

28 May 2023 - 8:23 PM

Tuchel runs down Flaming Rabbit to win the Class Two Para Sports Coach Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Size rates two-time Classic Series silver medallist Tuchel’s win as his best run

21 May 2023 - 9:21 PM

Silvestre de Sousa after a recent Happy Valley winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

De Sousa expected to appeal 10-month ban for betting offences

13 May 2023 - 7:51 PM

A field leaves the gates. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club commits to backing ‘speed racing competition’ in mainland China

7 May 2023 - 8:21 PM

Joao Moreira returns a winner aboard Packing Hurricane at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira a winner again in Hong Kong: ‘it’s like a dream’

30 Apr 2023 - 8:44 PM

Russian Emperor (number four) finishes eighth in the Group One Dubai Sheema Classic (2,410m) in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte eyes Queen Mother Memorial Cup with Russian Emperor after skipping QE II

15 Apr 2023 - 8:29 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates his Sha Tin four-timer on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman lands four-timer despite missing Sha Tin features: ‘it was my mistake’

9 Apr 2023 - 7:04 PM

Jockey Luke Ferraris and trainer Douglas Whyte enjoy The Good Deal’s win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ferraris lands ‘special’ first win for Whyte after watching him dominate as a kid

2 Apr 2023 - 7:33 PM

Jerry Chau and Duke Wai return after running fifth in Saturday night’s Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Chau soaks up ‘dream’ trip to Dubai World Cup: ‘I’ve learned a lot’

26 Mar 2023 - 6:09 PM

Vincent Ho is all smiles after landing his 500th Hong Kong winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ho becomes only second home-grown jockey to snare 500 Hong Kong winners

19 Mar 2023 - 9:15 PM

Glorious Dragon trials at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ng’s Dubai World Cup team doubles as Dragon gets Glorious Group One call-up

11 Mar 2023 - 8:51 PM

Douglas Whyte couldn’t be happier with how Russian Emperor is travelling in Dubai. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong duo full steam ahead to Dubai Sheema Classic despite differing fortunes

5 Mar 2023 - 7:09 PM

Beauty Eternal wins the Class Two Citigold Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Beauty Eternal’s Derby odds slashed after Size’s star smashes the clock

26 Feb 2023 - 8:44 PM

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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.