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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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Champion jockey anticipates another electrifying performance from the world’s best sprinter in Sunday’s feature.
Superstar jockey oozes confidence ahead of champion galloper’s bid for fourth straight Hong Kong Cup success.
Champion jockeys could be set for a big showdown in Sunday’s most intriguing feature when they ride Galaxy Patch and Voyage Bubble.
Prominent syndicator set for first Longines Hong Kong International Races runner at Sha Tin on Sunday.
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Will the world’s best sprinter extend his winning streak to 16 in Sunday’s HK$28 million feature?
The Sardinian rider has his best chance to claim a first elite-level success in Hong Kong when he rides the reigning winner of the staying contest.
Champion British rider boots home Corleone and Triumphant More to secure first success in prestigious contest since 2010.
The Post’s seven-strong panel rates Zac Purton and Hugh Bowman as the ones to beat in Wednesday night’s prestigious contest.
Runner-up in the prestigious contest at Happy Valley three times, the superstar jockey is optimistic about his rides.
Hong Kong Sprint contender’s 72-year-old former trainer will make the trek from Australia to be on course on Sunday.
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.
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.
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