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Trainer David Hayes after a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Turning down Everest winner after debut win an ‘embarrassment’ for HK, says Hayes

Legendary trainer slams the Jockey Club’s qualification process for previously raced horses at a time when the city is lacking top-end depth

16 Oct 2022

Joao Moreira enjoys a winner with fans last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira confirms next ‘40 to 60 days will be crucial’ as he recovers from injury

9 Oct 2022 - 10:05 PM

Christophe Soumillon celebrates his Hong Kong Mile win aboard Admire Mars. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Soumillon to miss HKIR after brain fade in Paris

1 Oct 2022 - 8:24 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates a winner at Happy Valley last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club to do ‘whatever it takes’ for Moreira as decision on future looms

25 Sep 2022 - 8:17 PM

Codyceps Six trials under Alexis Badel at Happy Valley on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Gibson outlines plans for star sprinters, while Teetan snares Sha Tin treble

18 Sep 2022 - 9:25 PM

Ricky Yiu is all smiles after his 900th winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Yiu business as usual after 900th winner: ‘1,000 would mean something’

11 Sep 2022 - 8:43 PM

Fans look on at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jockey Club posts record HK$140.4 billion in turnover, Chadwick is leading local

16 Jul 2022 - 8:59 PM

Super Sunny Sing wins at Sha Tin on Friday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Sunny sings in the rain after debut debacle, while Tsui takes aim at benchmark

1 Jul 2022 - 8:43 PM

Jockey Vincent Ho and Golden Sixty after winning April’s Champions Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Champion Awards look clear cut, with Golden Sixty to dominate again

25 Jun 2022 - 6:46 PM

Lucky Eight coasts home on debut at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Yiu likens debut winner to Amber Sky, while Lor tightens title grip

19 Jun 2022 - 8:01 PM

Jockey Derek Leung and trainer Ricky Yiu are all smiles following All Riches’ victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Yiu continues hot form on day of doubles at Sha Tin

12 Jun 2022 - 8:00 PM

Horses thunder down the straight at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong banking outage costs Jockey Club ‘HK$60 or HK$70 million’ in turnover

5 Jun 2022 - 8:48 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira celebrates a winner on Sunday before later suffering dehydration. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Moreira confident he will ride at Happy Valley after suffering dehydration

29 May 2022 - 8:52 PM

Tony Cruz celebrates his 1,400th winner as a Hong Kong trainer. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Cruz hungry for more after 1,400th winner: ‘I’m hoping to break some records’

22 May 2022 - 7:32 PM

Cheery salutes under Derek Leung at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Moreira misses out on a string of winners but Purton can’t capitalise

15 May 2022 - 8:31 PM

Golden Sixty wins the Champions Mile last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Golden Sixty 50-50 for Japan, O’Sullivan praises ‘terrific’ Leung

7 May 2022 - 7:55 PM

Lyle Hewitson celebrates after completing his double with victory aboard Nicholson Returns at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hard yards pay off for hot Hewitson: ‘I just love it when a plan comes together’

1 May 2022 - 8:12 PM

Blake Shinn celebrates his Gold Cup victory aboard Russian Emperor. Photos: HKJC

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Shinn to leave HK at the end of the season: ‘the mental stress has become too much’

16 Apr 2022 - 7:53 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.