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Jay Rooney
Hong Kong
Senior Production Editor in Racing
Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.
Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.
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Ellis Wong and Tony Cruz had a month to remember, while Hugh Bowman and Luke Ferraris were among a string of jockeys who battled.
Group Three winner makes perfect start for new trainer with victory in Class One sprint down the Sha Tin straight.
British jockey rejoins the Hong Kong riding roster after a successful end to his short-term stint earlier this year.
Trainer has high hopes a return to 1,000m will work the oracle for talented speedster at Sha Tin.
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Australian jockey aims to add to his eight wins this term when he takes a solid book of eight rides at the city circuit.
Sardinian jockey full of confidence in his rides in the season’s final two Group Three features on Sunday.
Brother of Hong Kong-based David Eustace celebrates first Group One triumph, while outstanding colt shines in St James’s Palace Stakes.
Talented sprinter known as the only horse to have beaten Ka Ying Rising scores first victory since October.
Champion Australian handler heads to the weekend meeting with 12 runners and admits he needs to strike to be a chance in title race.
Trainer could look at major aims for stable star next season following successful first appearance at city circuit.
Star galloper gains international attention for historic feat, but trainer Ricky Yiu isn’t keen on racing him overseas again.
Zac Purton, Ellis Wong and David Hayes were on fire, while David Hall finally ended a frustrating winless streak.
After seven straight placings behind Ka Ying Rising, John Size’s sprinter breaks through with narrow Group Three success.
Australian jockey fancies chances of a breakthrough Group Three win after seven straight placings behind the world’s best sprinter.
Second in last season’s trainers’ premiership, the handler hopes for a change of luck with four runners across Saturday’s two features.
Problems with a database used to take overseas bets causes lengthy delays and sees commingling bets refunded.
Legendary handler joins John Moore in reaching major milestone thanks to success of Stellar Express.
Ten-time Group One hero will not parade in front of fans on Sunday after scans reveal ‘potential changes’ in one of his legs.
Veteran handler growing in confidence ahead of stable star’s first tilt at 2,400m in final Group One of the season.
Veteran handler lands three-timer at Sha Tin to reduce John Size’s premiership lead to six wins.
Local jockey and Australian rider are confident they can strike on veteran handler’s all-weather pair on Sunday.
Veteran handler eyes first-up victory with smart trialler a week before Group One bid with stable star.
Veteran handler thrilled with Pakistan Legacy’s improved draw but rues wide gates for three other top chances on Sunday.
Australian jockey rides the only horse to beat Ka Ying Rising for the first time in a race as veteran handler approaches 1,600 Hong Kong winners.
Veteran handler rates his exciting sprinter a strong chance despite lumping 135lbs against strong opposition on Saturday.
The world’s best sprinter will be set for the Russell Balding Stakes at Rosehill, with Racing Victoria’s tough protocols prompting the move away from the Champions Sprint.
Dazzling Fit breaks through at start three with a commanding performance on Sunday.
Legendary figure reaches another big milestone after Liveandletlive and Winning Ovation win Sunday’s final two races.
Champion jockey believes 2,400m is a query for talented four-year-old in Sunday’s Group Three feature.
Low-profile jockey aims to strike on a rare chance when he again teams up with Francis Lui’s promising four-year-old.
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