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Size finds a winning solution for Champion’s Way as Fownes, Moreira and Badel notch trebles
John Size’s decision to bypass the lucrative Hong Kong International Races was vindicated handsomely when Champion’s Way (Hinchinbrook) ended an 18-month drought by snaring yesterday’s Chinese Club Challenge Cup Handicap (Gr 3, 1400m) at Sha Tin. Beaten by Hong Kong banner horse Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) at his three previous starts, Champion’s Way benefited from... Read More
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Christophe Soumillon returns in style as Frankie Lor takes Sha Tin training honours
Returning to competition for the first time since early November, Christophe Soumillon wasted no time in authoring an ominous statement of intent as the Belgian ace successfully started a short-term riding stint in Hong Kong. The ten-time French champion jockey posted a double, a feat matched by Joao Moreira and Jerry Chau, as Frankie Lor... Read More
Zac Purton makes an ominous championship statement at Happy Valley with a Wednesday four-timer
A Zac Purton quartet at Happy Valley yesterday has breathed fresh life into the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship after the Australian made significant inroads into his championship rival Joao Moreira’s lead. Chasing a fifth championship, Purton trailed Moreira by 21 wins on December 9, but has now reduced the deficit to 14. Fuelling hopes of... Read More
HKIR still a sight to behold
In a year in which Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on the international racing calendar, the 2020 Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) have held up remarkably well with a number of fascinating clashes between the locally-trained horses and the international raiders. Sure, the thousands of visitors who fly in from all around the world each year... Read More
Zac Purton bags International Jockeys’ Championship glory in a cliff-hanger finish
Zac Purton has claimed ultimate honours in the Hong Kong International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley last night after clinching a tense contest from Joao Moreira in a dramatic finale to the four-race series. Tied with Moreira on 18 points heading into the deciding race of the contest, Purton collected an invaluable two after dead-heating... Read More
Sun still rising on Japan’s HKIR hopes
The 2019 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) marked a significant changing of the guard as Japan became the most potent international force at the year-end feature. As you would expect, the home team leads the way with 45 wins from 109 HKIR contests. Australia (six), Ireland (four), New Zealand (four), United Arab Emirates (four),... Read More