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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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RacingLanguages Spoken:
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Superstar jockey will be back in the city to help trainer’s late-season push for championship glory.
The world’s best sprinter could easily become the city’s best ever galloper by the time his glittering career comes to a close.
Australian import will be fancied to turn the tables on Stellar Express from their last clash in the Bauhinia Sprint Trophy.
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The world’s best sprinter is poised to create more history on Sunday when he aims to break Silent Witness’ Hong Kong benchmark.
Four-time premiership winner sits atop the standings again after unveiling a smart newcomer on Thursday.
Veteran trainer is keen to set import for Group races following his first Hong Kong win in 621 days.
Jay Rooney provides an extended rundown of his tips for the Lunar New Year meeting.
Veteran handler fancies his promising three-year-old up in grade in the Class Three Yue Yee Handicap at Sha Tin.
Amazing Partners and Turquoise Velocity hand veteran handler a double as his stable’s top form rolls on.
Connections of Australian import could pay up to put him in the mix for Hong Kong’s most coveted race next month.
Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges hails Riyadh discussions on the sport ‘a huge success’.
Young South African rider fancies Group One placegetter in his first Class Two start since November 2023.
Young jockey heads to Saudi Arabia in elite form as he bids to repeat Group Three Korea Sprint heroics.
More than 600 guests from around the world have converged on Saudi Arabia to discuss challenges the sport will face.
Champion jockey will stay on Brazilian import in second leg of Classic Series, while Hong Kong galloper gears up for Riyadh Dirt Sprint.
The Australian handler is confident Max Que and Power Koepp will prove hard to beat at the city circuit.
Sardinian jockey caps a memorable week with a three-timer, while John Size’s youngster continues his rapid progression.
South African handler expects his galloper to relish a 6lb turnaround on Speed Dragon and switch in course for Sunday’s feature.
Ten-time Group One winner and home-grown apprentice have been granted short-term licences for the back end of the season.
Zac Purton is dominating once again while the trainers’ title battle looks set for a blockbuster finish.
Rising galloper’s victory in race record time on Sunday could be the launching pad to superstardom.
Veteran trainer hopes his progressive galloper can take advantage of light weight and deliver owners a HK$1 million bonus.
Francis Lui’s consistent performer claimed his first win in 13 months, while Dylan Browne McMonagle was one of two riders to score a double.
