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Sam Agars
Racing Editor
Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.
Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.
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An eye-watering 72 gallopers rated 40-60 have found themselves on the reserve list this week alone.
After recovering from knee surgery, Celestial Hero races for the first time this season at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
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Star French jockey is in town for his first short-term Hong Kong stint since 2015.
While public will be admitted at Happy Valley on Wednesday, ‘activities will definitely not be in normal mode’.
Sam Agars runs through his tips for what will be a subdued afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Jockey Club estimates it will donate about HK$70 million to those affected by the blaze on top of relief measures it announced earlier on Thursday.
French galloper won’t run at Sha Tin on December 14, but each of the four Group Ones offers plenty in its own way.
Two of the world’s very best could do battle in a showdown for the ages in next month’s Group One Longines Hong Kong Cup (2,000m).
Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior look to have repeat successes at their mercy come December 14.
Superstar runs his second-fastest time to snare Sunday’s Group Two BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1,200m) at Sha Tin.
Veteran trainer confirms his stable star’s first-up 12th was a complete forgive run ahead of Sunday’s Group Two BOCHK Jockey Club Cup (2,000m).
Star jockey will ride Divano and Sunlight Power at next weekend’s international day lead-up meeting.
World’s best sprinter cruises home in his tune-up for the Group Two Jockey Club Sprint (1,200m).
The 30-year-old is the first locally trained stipe to branch out and work in another major racing jurisdiction.
Team Team Folks causes the biggest upset of the season so far as Jimmy Ting and Matthew Poon enjoy midweek doubles.
Massive Sovereign tackles the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m), while Victor The Winner and Light Years Charm headline Sunday’s Class Two.
Cap Ferrat and Rubylot are among the leading chances for Sunday’s Group Three contest.
Australian Derby third Shanwah has his first start for Douglas Whyte this Sunday.
Reigning champion Mickael Barzalona, Kiwi gun James McDonald, William Buick, Hollie Doyle, Rachel King and Umberto Rispoli complete a superstar overseas cast.
