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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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While trainer Caspar Fownes had hoped to bring the star Brazilian in as his stable rider, he will have to wait until the second half of the season.
With the star Brazilian and gun New Zealander expected to jet in for short-term stints later this year, a midseason stoush for the ages could be on the cards.
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Kiwi handler moves to five successes thanks to the victory of Jubilant Winner on Sunday.
Apprentice jockey reaches 20 Hong Kong winners thanks to Sunday successes aboard Fight Time and Packing Bole.
South African jockey hoping to help trainer Michael Chang continue his strong start to the season by prevailing aboard Gummy Gummy.
After consecutive doubles to kick off 2025-26, the Kiwi trainer is relishing every minute of his change in fortunes.
After again reaching the half-century last campaign, the four-time champion trainer has tasted success at the opening two meetings.
The return of the Warrior, Ka Ying’s climb, Japan’s presence at HKIR, Sevens week at the Valley and Purton’s pursuit of 2,000.
Successful during a short-term stint earlier this year, the British jockey is back and keen to make himself a more permanent fixture in the city.
British rider keen to continue his momentum aboard the hat-trick-seeking Wrote A New Page at the midweek meeting.
While all the talk has been about Ka Ying Rising’s trip to Sydney, it shapes as a big year of travelling across the board for Hong Kong horses.
Champion jockey resumes in brilliant fashion with a five-timer, while Kiwi handler hopes his Sha Tin brace is a sign of things to come.
Manfred Man’s sprinter takes out the Group Three Korea Sprint (1,200m) under a peach of a Jerry Chau ride.
Crowds gather in Sha Tin from 8am despite T3 warning, with local singer MC Cheung providing dash of celebrity at opening ceremony.
The world’s best sprinter will be the headline act on what shapes up to be an action-packed afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Eight-time champion rider, who partners Ka Ying Rising in Sunday’s opening-day feature, believes the Jockey Club should have maintained the status quo.
Jockey Club officials confirm riders will not be permitted to use the whip in consecutive strides before the 100m mark.
Can My Wish become a Group One star? Will Zac Purton reach another major milestone? Is David Eustace set for a big rise?
Tony Cruz Award and Champion Griffin will also be decided at the city circuit on Wednesday night.
French jockey reflects on friendships made and that ‘crazy’ five-timer as he prepares to head home after five years in Hong Kong.
Superstar sprinter edges Voyage Bubble and Romantic Warrior in thrilling fight for the title.
