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California Spangle cruises to G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy glory
California Spangle (Starspangledbanner) remains on target for a pair of blockbuster showdowns with Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty (Medaglia D’Oro) after eclipsing quality opposition to clinch the HK$5 million Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (Gr 2, 1600m) yesterday. Perfectly rated in the lead by Zac Purton, Tony Cruz’s rising star cruised through the first 800 meters... Read More
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Jamie Richards lands first Hong Kong winner
In a memorable convergence of Hong Kong training generations, Me Tsui and Jamie Richards posted significant milestones at Happy Valley yesterday when veteran Tsui reached notched his 600th victory in the jurisdiction as Richards slotted his first. Tsui, 62, followed in the footsteps of Francis Lui and Dennis Yip – who both recently notched their... Read More
Zac Purton dominates with stunning Sha Tin seven-timer
In an extraordinary display of excellence, Zac Purton has again stamped his authority on Hong Kong racing, posting a personal best of seven wins to dominate at Sha Tin yesterday and take an iron grip on the 2022/23 jockeys’ championship. On an incredible day, Purton’s career-high of seven was underscored by Harry Bentley’s treble on... Read More
Richards draws a blank as Yip reaches milestone
Jamie Richards will have to wait a while longer to open his Hong Kong account after the four-time champion trainer in New Zealand drew a blank with his first three runners at Happy Valley last night. Although Richards arrived in Hong Kong at the back end of last year, a patient approach meant it was... Read More
Super Wealthy earns Sprint tilt after second National Day Cup triumph
David Hayes will plot a path towards the Hong Kong Sprint (Gr 1, 1200m) on December 11 after Super Wealthy (Epaulette) created history at Sha Tin yesterday by becoming the first horse to win the National Day Cup Handicap (Gr 3, 1000m) twice. Carrying 130lb, Super Wealthy provided Zac Purton with his first victory in... Read More
Lui trains 800th Hong Kong winner as Ho rides treble
Francis Lui joined an elite cluster of Hong Kong trainers to saddle 800 winners or more after teaming with regular ally Vincent Ho and Seaweed Fortune (Tavistock) to reach the milestone at Happy Valley last night. Famed through his deeds with Hong Kong’s champion miler Golden Sixty (Medaglia D’Oro), Lui was typically understated after Seaweed... Read More