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Benson Lo Tak-wing watches his horse, Contentment, complete his final gallop for Sunday’s Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Content in the world of racing: Owner Benson Lo finds another shooting star

First there was Entrapment and now there is Contentment, who takes on Japan’s best in the Yasuda Kinen

4 Jun 2016

Maurice looked in good condition and his handler said he would be at 100 per cent given another week. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong Mile winner Maurice still short of his best in race to be primed for Sunday’s Yasuda Kinen

2 Jun 2016 - 2:53 PM

Race 3, Regency Darling, ridden by Kei Chiong Ka-kei, won the class 4 over 1200m at Sha Tin. 22MAY16

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Listen here, the good doctor John Size has a horse to follow

26 May 2016 - 7:59 PM

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John Size’s Diamond in the rough on tough day at the office

14 May 2016 - 8:48 PM

House Of Fun looks ready to make a winning debut at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Welcome to John Size’s House of Fun in Triple Trio opener

9 May 2016 - 9:15 PM

Volitation impressed with his victory at his third time of asking, and looks well placed to make it two in a row on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Size’s Volitation a reliable Triple Trio banker

21 Apr 2016 - 8:58 PM

Wayfoong Vinnie produced his best run in Hong Kong yet with a drop into Class Four. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Drop in class shows Wayfoong Vinnie on the path to victory

21 Apr 2016 - 8:14 PM

English three-year-old Big Bang Bong can get his Hong Kong career off to a flying start at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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English import Big Bang Bong to defy odds in Triple Trio at first start

18 Apr 2016 - 9:06 PM

Race 8, Mr Stunning, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the class 3 over 1200m at Sha Tin on 16Apr16.

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John Size’s Mr Stunning far from stunning but gets the job done by a narrow margin

16 Apr 2016 - 10:45 PM

Modern Fortune has been very consistent over 1,200m on the Sha Tin all-weather track and can act as banker in the opening leg. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Ever-reliable Modern Fortune the best banker for Triple Trio opener

14 Apr 2016 - 9:41 PM

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Championship leader John Size sizzles with a treble on a bleak Happy Valley night

14 Apr 2016 - 12:18 AM

Sichuan Vigour and Perpetual Treasure raced clear of their rivals in the mixed band Class Two. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Disappointing dirt card draws few black book prospects

7 Apr 2016 - 5:15 PM

Brett Prebble drives Contentment to win the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup last start, the horse's first Group One success. He can take the Chairman's Trophy today. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Size to take Chairman's Trophy with Contentment

2 Apr 2016 - 10:11 PM

Luger’s greatest moment came with his win in the 2015 BMW Hong Kong Derby under Zac Purton. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong Derby winner Luger retired: John Size’s shock announcement after Happy Valley success

31 Mar 2016 - 11:45 PM

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Joao Moreira powers towards record as John Size extends lead in trainers’ championship

29 Mar 2016 - 3:30 AM

Eastern Express began the season as a maiden, but has worked his way through the grades to emerge as a legitimate Hong Kong Derby contender. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Eastern Express all set to claim Hong Kong Derby for John Size

19 Mar 2016 - 11:15 PM

Volitation caught the eye with his third behind Confucius Spirit on Wednesday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Size far from volatile with his lightly raced runners

10 Mar 2016 - 7:30 PM

Magpies Bridge hits the line well under a hold from Brett Prebble.Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Magpies Bridge to bring his French form to Hong Kong after promising trial effort

1 Mar 2016 - 10:15 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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