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Owen Goulding
Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.
Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.
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South African jockey guides David Eustace’s Happy Boss to a thrilling victory.
Numbers and Salon S were both winners as the top trainer celebrated a milestone day at Sha Tin.
The British handler unleashes Greater Bae and Happy Boss, a pair of eye-catching runners from their last starts.
The three-time winner flashed class last season before a heavy bleed cut his season short.
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The British rider has saluted five times in the city and has a full book on her farewell card on Tuesday night.
The South African rides the likes of Shanwah, Sky Song and Shinkansen at the city circuit on Tuesday night.
His improving galloper stretches out to the distance for the first time with Zac Purton in the saddle on Tuesday.
The win helps the four-time champion trainer keep pace with Mark Newnham in this season’s title race.
The premiership leader is hoping his galloper can flex his Classic Series credentials on Saturday.
Hugh Bowman and James McDonald also landed doubles on a busy night at the city circuit.
Douglas Whyte’s galloper bids for a rare hat-trick, while the trainer also has a strong chance with class-dropper Goko Win on Wednesday night.
The Sardinian was less than a length away from Group One glory on Sunday and has a strong book on Wednesday.
Ricky Yiu’s superstar showed the heart of a champion to go back-to-back, while $3.5 favourite My Wish proves disappointing.
David Eustace’s import will step up in trip for his next start as he aims towards the Classic Mile in February.
The Irish champion jockey will commence a stint in the city on January 1.
The pair will collide in Sunday’s Group One Hong Kong Vase (2,400m) at Sha Tin, while Graffard also runs Quisisana in the Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m).
With form lines from all over the world converging, the Post is here to help you find the winner of Sunday’s staying contest.
The Japanese runners are looking to make their mark on Sunday’s Hong Kong International Races.
It was part of a treble on the night for the in-form trainer, who joins title leader Mark Newnham on 24 winners.
One of the world’s best jockeys also rides Los Angeles and The Lion In Winter for boss Aidan O’Brien at Sha Tin this Sunday.
The British rider has finished joint second on a pair of occasions in the HK$1 million competition.
Harry Eustace’s charge is enjoying a fine year, headlined by his first Group One win at Royal Ascot.
The Lion In Winter and Los Angeles represent Aidan O’Brien, while Al Riffa and Galen will fly the flag for his son Joseph.
The top handler has seven contenders across the four key races at the city circuit on Wednesday night.
Australian trainer tastes victory with Notthesillyone at Sha Tin on Sunday.
The top rider enjoyed a smooth day at the office during the final meeting before Hong Kong International Races week.
Owen Goulding runs through his tips ahead of Sunday’s 10-race card.
There were also winners for British duo Hollie Doyle and Richard Kingscote at the city circuit.
The British rider has already struck on three occasions as she looks to build momentum towards the International Jockeys’ Championship.
Chris So Wai-yin’s rising star could be set for the Group One Stewards’ Cup (1,600m) in January.
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