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Eastern Express won for Karis Teetan last time out but the ride has gone to Brett Prebble now. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Jockey Brett Prebble adds Eastern Express to already impressive feature race rides

Already with two main contenders in Sunday’s Group Two races, he replaces Joao Moreira on John Size’s talented young stayer in 2,000m race

16 Nov 2016

Joao Moreira returns to scale after winning aboard Western Express, one of his five victories at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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High five for Joao Moreira, including a double for champion trainer John Size

12 Nov 2016 - 9:22 PM

Eastern Express is the one to beat in the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Tough to stop Eastern Express in the Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse at Sha Tin

5 Nov 2016 - 7:45 PM

Eastern Express wins at Sha Tin in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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John Size to welcome handicapper’s wrath if Eastern Express successful in Ladies’ Purse

4 Nov 2016 - 2:38 PM

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Trust John Size and Joao Moreira to give you a slice of Sunday’s HK$11.5 million Triple Trio jackpot

3 Nov 2016 - 7:17 PM

D B Pin strides out in a recent barrier trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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The smart D B Pin can help kick John Size’s title defence into gear at Happy Valley

24 Oct 2016 - 7:13 PM

Brett Prebbles salutes after Contentment takes out the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Stakes. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Contentment chasing history as he eyes off back-to-back wins in the Sha Tin Trophy

22 Oct 2016 - 8:00 PM

Thewizardofoz makes his return to racing at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Handicaps can cover race fitness for Sun Jewellery and Thewizardofoz, says John Size

20 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM

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John Size unveils some talented young types at Sha Tin worth following

17 Oct 2016 - 7:17 PM

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John Size backs in Zac Purton to deliver on Diamond Friends at Sha Tin

6 Oct 2016 - 6:37 PM

Jockey Brett Prebble and Amazing Kids return to scale after taking out the Group Three National Day Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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John Moore calls foul on Chadwick after roughhouse National Day Cup and stewards agree

1 Oct 2016 - 8:25 PM

The Australian looks to have the team to win the championship once again but Hong Kong’s handicap system may prove his toughest hurdle

Hong Kong racing 2016-17 season opening

Back-to-back titles? More meetings doesn’t make task any easier, says reigning champion trainer John Size

2 Sep 2016 - 8:18 PM

John Size celebrates after clinching the trainers’ championship. Photo: Kenneth Chan

2015-16 Hong Kong racing season review

John Size clearly on top, but the true action among the trainers was at the bottom of the ranks

16 Jul 2016 - 8:30 PM

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Pin hopes on John Size’s three-year-olds for end-of-season Fun

20 Jun 2016 - 11:17 PM

The four-year-olds won the Premier Plate and Premier Cup respectively, but while John Moore’s galloper is heading to the Sha Tin Mile Trophy, John Size’s charge is likely finished for the season

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New kids on the block Helene Paragon, Sun Jewellery to avoid clash at season finale after impressive wins

19 Jun 2016 - 9:01 PM

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John Size to take a different path than usual with eye-catcher Dr Listening

12 Jun 2016 - 10:55 PM

Maurice was far from disgraced in second, with jockey Tommy Berry saying the horse didn’t settle, but Hong Kong’s Contentment finished last

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Longshot Logotype stuns Yasuda Kinen big guns with all-the-way victory in Tokyo

5 Jun 2016 - 7:50 PM

Logotype, pictured winning the 2013 Satsuki Sho at Nakayama, took out the Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo racecourse on Sunday. Photo: Japan Racing Association

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Dual disappointment: Maurice, Contentment beaten as Logotype takes Yasuda Kinen

5 Jun 2016 - 3:29 PM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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