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Trainer Manfred Man. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Will Lucky Sweynesse’s enforced lay-off prompt a change of approach from Man?

After a busy three seasons, the world’s highest-rated sprinter will get the longest break of his career

8 Apr 2024

Trainer Manfred Man and jockey James McDonald with Lucky Sweynesse after his fifth in last month’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Surely it’s time Manfred Man gave Lucky Sweynesse a rest?

4 Apr 2024 - 3:00 PM

Ricky Yiu at Meydan on Thursday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yiu sees similarities between Amber Sky and Voyage Bubble ahead of Dubai Turf

28 Mar 2024 - 3:12 PM

Larry Yung (left), jockey Hugh Bowman, trainer John Size and Andy Yung celebrate a Helios Express victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yung family’s rich HK Derby history just one of many layers to Sunday’s feature

21 Mar 2024 - 6:59 PM

The field thunders down the home straight at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

HK racing’s softer tracks and slow times: overwatering, jockeys or seasonal?

18 Mar 2024 - 7:04 PM

Young Champion salutes at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Jockey Club banks on high-priced Champion to drive Racing Club growth after years of mediocre horses

14 Mar 2024 - 6:00 PM

Massive Sovereign pulls away from his rivals under Zac Purton on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Massive Sovereign’s 10-point hike puts him safely in the Hong Kong Derby as the picture becomes clearer

4 Mar 2024 - 5:34 PM

Global Harmony stands in the gates at Sha Tin on February 18. Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong racing

Global Harmony stays in Hong Kong but is banned from racing for four months

29 Feb 2024 - 10:51 AM

Brenton Avdulla spears Howdeepisyourlove to victory at Sha Tin earlier this month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

How Avdulla’s Howdeepisyourlove peach led to ride aboard Blue Diamond chance

23 Feb 2024 - 9:14 AM

Helios Express wins Sunday’s Classic Mile at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Helios brings wow factor but Classic Mile Day lacks buzz: ‘people stay home’

6 Feb 2024 - 7:42 AM

Derek Leung pumps his fist after winning the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) aboard Victor The Winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung eyes more chances after emerging from G1 wilderness: ‘It’s still the same’

29 Jan 2024 - 7:42 PM

Voyage Bubble wins Sunday’s Stewards’ Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Races in HK, Dubai and Japan can all be part of a big five months for Bubble

22 Jan 2024 - 7:18 PM

James McDonald enjoys a recent Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

McDonald keeps enjoying best of both worlds, while Ting is HK$100,000 lighter

19 Jan 2024 - 7:58 AM

Taipa racecourse in Macau is set to close. Photo: Dickson Lee

Column

Decorated Macau trainer Lau, like so many others, deserves better: ‘It’s very sad’

15 Jan 2024 - 10:15 PM

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (right) presents Andrey Rublev with his trophy on Sunday. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Column

As Lee praises tennis, HKJC chief wants racing seen as more than ‘an income source’

8 Jan 2024 - 6:05 PM

David Eustace at Happy Valley on Thursday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace hopes early HK move pays off: ‘It’s difficult to focus on two things at once’

5 Jan 2024 - 5:21 PM

Zac Purton returns after one of his three winners at Sha Tin on Monday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton, Avdulla holidays ‘not a policy shift’, but there must be a line

2 Jan 2024 - 6:37 PM

Golden Sixty (left) beats home Voyage Bubble in the Group One Hong Kong Mile on December 10. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Column

Who can wrest spotlight off city’s big three in Golden Sixty’s absence?

30 Dec 2023 - 6:21 PM

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.

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