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Solid State makes his Hong Kong debut a one-act affair under Alexis Badel. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Can Solid State buck the trend of imports who win on HK debut?

History suggests the former Australian galloper will be up against it after his incredible first-up victory at Sha Tin

6 Jul 2026

Jockey Joao Moreira fired in nine wins in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best win and ride of June

29 Jun 2026 - 2:47 PM

My Wish wins the Champions Mile under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Champion Miler award wide open, while Ka Ying’s No 1 ranking is under threat

25 Jun 2026 - 7:00 PM

Nichola Yuen celebrates a winner at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Nichola Yuen gaining confidence after riding third Hong Kong double at Sha Tin

22 Jun 2026 - 7:00 PM

Harry Bentley celebrates his Group Two Premier Bowl victory on Tomodachi Kokoroe last October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Harry Bentley starts road to recovery with September return his main goal

18 Jun 2026 - 11:50 AM

John Moore (left) will return to Hong Kong racing as an owner on Saturday. Photos: SCMP

Hong Kong racing

Legendary trainer John Moore returns as an owner of Australian import Grand Eagle at Sha Tin

11 Jun 2026 - 6:00 PM

Massive Sovereign wins the 2024 Hong Kong Derby under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Massive Sovereign closes in on latest injury comeback as Ricky Yiu joins elite club

8 Jun 2026 - 7:00 PM

Hot Delight streaks clear to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Series early look: trainers weigh in on their young hopefuls

4 Jun 2026 - 6:00 PM

Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after Ka Ying Rising’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize win last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Horse of the Year debate rages on, but Ka Ying Rising stands out over Romantic Warrior

28 May 2026 - 10:00 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his 1,994th Hong Kong win last Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The road to 2,000 wins: champion jockey Purton’s journey to greatness

21 May 2026 - 5:00 PM

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley four-timer last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Exciting trainers’ championship finale looms as Hayes flags Ka Ying experiment

4 May 2026 - 6:30 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of April

30 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising’s rating likely to surge to at least 130 in next World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

27 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Stormy Grove is one of four withdrawals from the QEII Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Japanese star Museum Mile and trio of local hopes withdrawn from QEII Cup

14 Apr 2026 - 10:00 AM

Bloodstock agent David Price (right) celebrates his 1,000th Hong Kong win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Price celebrates 1,000 HK wins as Museum is in doubt for QEII Cup

12 Apr 2026 - 7:41 PM

Vincent Ho guides Little Paradise to victory in the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

2 Apr 2026 - 5:58 PM

Jockey Andrea Atzeni and Mark Newnham were two of Hong Kong’s stand-out performers in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of March

30 Mar 2026 - 7:00 PM

Nick Etches (second from left) at the Hong Kong Derby barrier draw. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Etches chases Derby dream with Ibis after close second 33 years ago

19 Mar 2026 - 6:00 PM

Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.

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