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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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Legendary trainer is confident promising import can strengthen hopes for first leg of four-year-old series.
The race for the top seed, a coveted spot in the field and Zac Purton’s services remain open.
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Trailing title leader Mark Newnham by one win, the ‘King of the Valley’ is bullish about his Class Three trio’s chances.
French jockey continues to gather momentum in Hong Kong with a brace, while Supreme Sea makes an impressive start to his career.
Champion jockey considers Brazilian import strongly for first leg of four-year-old series after Class Two Leighton Handicap win.
After a pair of close seconds on January 1, British handler turns to progressive sprinter as his leading hope on Sunday.
Briton and Australian will ride in Hong Kong through to the final meeting on July 12 after Jockey Club announcement.
Backed from $16 to $3.35, Ricky Yiu’s galloper salutes for savvy punters with an effortless win.
Mauritian jockey’s outstanding display helps David Hayes’ consistent galloper strike in New Year’s Day feature.
Caspar Fownes surged to the championship lead with a big month, while James Orman and Ellis Wong were also some of the top performers.
David Hayes was thrilled when his Group Two Premier Bowl winner drew the inside gate for the New Year’s Day feature.
South African jockey guides David Eustace’s Happy Boss to a thrilling victory.
David Hall lauds his talented sprinter after his impressive comeback at Sha Tin on Saturday.
Caspar Fownes is confident the Irish import can strike in his first crack at the distance since his fourth in the city’s biggest race.
Sugar Sugar and Kaholo Angel strike at the city circuit to help handler hit the front in championship race.
Leading four-year-old series contender romps home to deliver Australian handler a milestone success.
The record-breaking winner of HK$240 million won’t return to the Middle East in 2026.
Champion jockey is optimistic classy four-year-old can extend hot streak with luck from a wide draw.
British handler has high hopes for his tough last-start winner when he clashes with another emerging four-year-old on Saturday.
Ricky Yiu confirms his stable star will defend his title in city’s rare Group One treble in 2026.
Vision of official’s quick response in scary incident at Sha Tin has gone viral on social media.
