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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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Handler hopes exciting four-year-old can overcome equal top weight and a wide draw at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Championship leader looks to add to four all-weather wins this term with five runners on the surface on Sunday.
Jockeys of two Group One contenders ooze confidence after a 1,200m hit-out at Sha Tin on Thursday morning.
Runner-up to Giavellotto in the 2,400m feature last year, the William Haggas-trained stayer won’t return to Hong Kong on December 14.
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Zac Purton struck once again, Vincent Ho and David Eustace had their best months of the season and David Probert’s woes continued.
British handler’s pair of progressive four-year-olds score stylish victories from unsuitable gates on Sunday.
Last year’s Hong Kong Derby hero is bound for another clash with Romantic Warrior after being withdrawn from Sha Tin on Sunday.
Satono Reve and Helios Express feature among a dozen gallopers taking on the world’s best sprinter next month.
Triple Crown hero will drop back to 1,600m when he takes on the likes of Soul Rush and Embroidery on December 14.
Australian ace aims to jump Luke Ferraris for one of the final two positions in Happy Valley’s coveted contest next month.
Local riders fire in a winner each ahead of Wednesday’s cut off for coveted competition, while apprentice sustains injury at Sha Tin.
Superstar jockey’s ground-saving ride helps Pierre Ng’s stable star break through as hot favourite My Wish only manages fourth.
Australian rider is unfazed by Group One performer’s 27-length last in a dirt hit-out as he prepares for a rematch with Ka Ying Rising.
Champion jockey lauds world’s best sprinter’s physical and mental progression since his historic win in Australia.
Veteran handler has no concerns about superstar’s long injury lay-off ahead of his comeback at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Championship-leading trainer expects his emerging star to strengthen his Group One Hong Kong Mile credentials again on Sunday.
Local jockey is happy with four-time Group One winner ahead of his latest clash with superstar Ka Ying Rising.
Race eight was called off mid-race when Dreaming Winner got loose and galloped the wrong way around the track.
British jockey ends winless streak of 104 rides with surprise victory on $21.05 chance Loch Tay.
Jay Rooney runs through his selections for the 10-race card, which is headlined by the Class Two Lukfook Jewellery Cup (1,200m).
Champion jockey is looking forward to progressive four-year-old’s tilt at the Lukfook Jewellery Cup and Ka Ying Rising’s trial on Friday.
Superstar jockey reunites with 10-time Group One winner in a track gallop ahead of his return from injury.
The Group Two Jockey Club Mile on November 23 looms as a possible target for David Eustace’s progressive galloper.
The 13-time champion Hong Kong trainer breathes life into his campaign with a three-timer.
Jay Rooney runs through his selections for the 10-race card, which is highlighted by the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse.
South African handler hopes the Sha Tin track won’t be too firm for consistent galloper in Sunday’s feature.
Champion jockey leads the way with a three-timer at the city circuit’s only day meeting of the season.
Zac Purton and Mark Newnham were the star performers of the month, while three jockeys and a pair of trainers were winless.
Champion jockey reunites with Triple Crown hero after connections opt to step him up to 2,000m on November 23.
Sardinian jockey turns his attention to Thursday’s meeting after a mishap at the start of race nine on Sunday.
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