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Romantic Warrior creates Hong Kong Derby history for Shum and Teetan
Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) forged into Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) history as the first triumphant graduate of the Hong Kong International Sale after crowning a meteoric rise by snaring yesterday’s Classic with dramatic victory over California Spangle (Starspangledbanner) at Sha Tin. Purchased at the June 2021 sale for HK$4.8 million by owner Peter Lau on... Read More
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Moreira posts a four-timer as Fownes eyes Derby success
Caspar Fownes laid down a positive sighter for a third Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) title at Sha Tin on Sunday when Kokushi Musou (Bullbars) edged the reigning champion trainer closer to his 1,000 Hong Kong winner with a victory in the first section of yesterday’s Class 4 Hereford Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley. Posting... Read More
Karis Teetan stars with quartet as John Size dominates Sha Tin features
Unleashing a decisive move in quest of a record 12th Hong Kong trainers’ title, John Size stamped familiar mid-season authority on the championship with a treble – highlighted by success in the two Class 1 features – at Sha Tin yesterday. Size’s three-timer with Sight Success (Magnus), Champion’s Way (Hinchinbrook) and Brilliant Way (Reliable Man)... Read More
Purton’s Happy Valley mastery continues as Nervous Witness rebounds
Touted as a potential future sprint star early this season, Nervous Witness (Star Witness) has restored lustre to his reputation with a devastating win in the Class 3 Hing Tung Handicap (1000m) as Zac Purton again dominated Happy Valley with a four-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Nervous Witness’ return to the winners’ list after... Read More
Galaxy Witness, Flying Ace remain unbeaten as talent continues to rise at Sha Tin
Galaxy Witness (Star Witness) has emerged as an early contender for next season’s Four-Year-Old Classic Series after brilliant victory for Caspar Fownes and Joao Moreira as Leading Fortune (Siyouni) upstaged a cluster of this month’s Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) hopefuls to continue the championship-leading seasons of Zac Purton and John Size at Sha Tin... Read More
Hewitson, Yeung share limelight with Purton, Size
On a night dominated by the milestone achievements of Zac Purton and John Size, the enduring resilience of Lyle Hewitson and Keith Yeung was deservedly rewarded when the pair ended frustrating absences from the winners’ circle with overdue success at Happy Valley last night. Purton extended his lead over arch-rival Joao Moreira to four wins... Read More