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David Hayes poses for photos at Sha Tin after being announced as a trainer for the 2020-21 season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

‘It’s been killing me’: the inside story of Hayes’ return to Hong Kong

The champion Australian trainer is ‘genuinely very excited’ about moving back to Sha Tin but keeping it a secret for three months was a huge challenge

12 Sep 2019

Blake Shinn (right) and Lucky Guy finish second to Aldo Domeyer and California Gungho. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Shinn’s positive start and other takeaways from the season opener

5 Sep 2019 - 5:10 PM

Horses race across the line at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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What impact will Betfair have on Hong Kong racing?

28 Aug 2019 - 3:06 PM

Zac Purton celebrates Beauty Generation’s eighth victory of the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Record or not, Purton’s season one of the best in Hong Kong racing history

11 Jul 2019 - 6:44 PM

John Moore is all smiles after producing yet another winner at Sha Tin this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Why kick legendary trainer John Moore out of Hong Kong?

8 Jul 2019 - 2:12 PM

John Moore in the winners circle at Sha Tin this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jockey Club confirms 2019-20 will be Moore’s last season in Hong Kong

4 Jul 2019 - 5:28 PM

Beauty Generation’s connections collect the Champions Mile trophy in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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And the Hong Kong Jockey Club Champion Awards winners are …

27 Jun 2019 - 3:13 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his 150th winner of the season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Purton concedes reaching mark for most wins in a term will be ‘difficult’

24 Jun 2019 - 2:31 PM

The Royal procession at Royal Ascot. Photo: GBRI

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Jockey Club’s world pool off to a solid start, Fight Hero retires

20 Jun 2019 - 3:54 PM

Touch Of Luck (left, without head piece) finishes second to Lasting Friendship at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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When needing a Touch Of Luck, Velcro malfunction burns punters

13 Jun 2019 - 4:37 PM

Aldo Domeyer celebrates his win aboard Victoriam at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Domeyer responds to Sha Tin pressure: ‘I knew I had to break the duck’

10 Jun 2019 - 1:40 PM

Apprentice Victor Wong returns to scale after riding a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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When it comes to injured riders, silence from the Jockey Club is deafening

6 Jun 2019 - 7:02 PM

Hugh Bowman and James McDonald have a chat after a race at Sha Tin on Champions Day. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Who comes, who goes? Jockey Club to determine riders’ futures

3 Jun 2019 - 5:40 PM

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Jockey Club makes desperate money grab as turnover plummets

30 May 2019 - 4:43 PM

Zac Purton cruises to victory aboard Southern Legend in the Kranji Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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What does Hong Kong’s dominance mean for the future of the Kranji Mile?

27 May 2019 - 7:58 PM

Exultant bolts for home in the Hong Kong Gold Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Beauty Generation has dominated, but could Exultant be the real hero?

23 May 2019 - 5:12 PM

Regan Bayliss lifts Champion’s Way to victory in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Who are the most exciting young horses in Hong Kong?

20 May 2019 - 6:13 PM

Derek Leung guides Enjoy Life to victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Conghua’s influence keeps building, Hong Kong jockeys in demand

16 May 2019 - 4:01 PM

Tom Biddington joined the Post in 2016 after a decade in Australia working for the Adelaide Advertiser, the NT News, Shepparton News, Cricket Victoria and Racing.com.

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