https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/39/feed Horse racing news, fixtures, race reports, features and analysis. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is hoping last season’s Classic Cup winner Stormy Grove can pass his first test on the road to the Group One Hong Kong Mile when he tackles Monday’s Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m). The Toronado galloper soared from the back of the field to collect the second leg of last season’s Classic Series, before running a mighty race to finish third in the Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) behind Invincible Ibis. His season ended prematurely on his next start, however, as he bled from both... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3371021/frankie-lor-sets-stormy-grove-path-hong-kong-mile-group-two-sha-tin-trophy-test?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3371021/frankie-lor-sets-stormy-grove-path-hong-kong-mile-group-two-sha-tin-trophy-test?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:40:31 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Persistent rain in Sydney has Zac Purton more hopeful than confident in Ka Ying Rising as the champion sprinter bids to defend his crown in the Group One The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Purton is concerned about Ka Ying Rising’s ability to handle a wet track, with Randwick rated a heavy 8 on Thursday after heavy rain earlier in the week and more showers on Thursday. The world’s best racehorse has only raced on an official rain-affected track once in Hong Kong, winning the 2024... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370952/sydneys-wet-weather-has-zac-purton-more-hopeful-confident-ka-ying-rising?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370952/sydneys-wet-weather-has-zac-purton-more-hopeful-confident-ka-ying-rising?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:33:58 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Former Hong Kong Derby winner Massive Sovereign rolled back the years with a devastating turn of foot to win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night and has Frankie Lor Fu-chuen dreaming of Group One targets. A dual winner in Ireland pre-import, the No Nay Never galloper was a revelation in his opening local starts, using a Class Three success as a stepping stone to Derby glory when trained by Dennis Yip Chor-hong in 2024. Injuries have plagued the six-year-old since, however, and he had only run... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370915/derby-winner-massive-sovereign-rolls-back-years-dominant-happy-valley-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370915/derby-winner-massive-sovereign-rolls-back-years-dominant-happy-valley-success?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:04:38 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Chris Waller concedes “it looks a tough ask” to beat Ka Ying Rising as Sydney’s leading trainer bids to dethrone the Hong Kong champion with a dual-pronged assault on Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick. New Zealand-born Waller will saddle top sprinter Joliestar and Angel Capital in the A$20 million (HK$109.87 million) feature, but he rates Ka Ying Rising as clearly the horse to beat despite the prospect of an unsuitable wet track. A sensational winner of 21 consecutive races,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370837/chris-waller-admits-it-looks-tough-ask-beat-champion-ka-ying-rising-everest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370837/chris-waller-admits-it-looks-tough-ask-beat-champion-ka-ying-rising-everest?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:35:09 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding It has been a busy start to the season for Andrea Atzeni and he is looking to continue some strong early momentum with the likes of Wukong Jewellery, Californiatotality and Red Brick Warrior at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The Sardinian has ridden seven winners so far this season from 84 rides, the same number of mounts as champion jockey Zac Purton, and he is grateful for the support as looks to consolidate last season’s career-best tally of 63 winners. “The support is coming in and has... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370798/andrea-atzeni-looking-continue-early-season-momentum-several-happy-valley-chances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370798/andrea-atzeni-looking-continue-early-season-momentum-several-happy-valley-chances?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:24:51 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney LE ZONDA - R6 (7) In terrific form at present and looks very hard to beat once again   Owen Goulding FORERUNNER - R4 (2) Ran an enormous race from miles back on return and draws much better tonight   Paul Lally CHINA WIN - R8 (9) Fitter for last start and drawn to get a good run under the champion jockey   Phillip Woo SHOOTING TO TOP - R3 (2) Racing well and is a huge chance from gate two with Zac Purton aboard again   Trackwork Spy CLOUD NINE - R7 (5) Beaten by a short head on return... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370768/scmp-best-bets-punters-can-be-cloud-nine-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370768/scmp-best-bets-punters-can-be-cloud-nine-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:02:05 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney A wide draw in barrier 11 failed to dampen David Hayes’ enthusiasm with Ka Ying Rising, but the prospect of a wet track in Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick is more of a concern for the champion trainer. Ka Ying Rising was dealt the second widest gate at Tuesday night’s barrier draw at Luna Park on the Sydney Harbour, but Hayes was looking at the positives as his superstar sprinter bids to become the first horse to win the prized race from barrier 11. “I know Zac [Purton]... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370748/barrier-11-no-concern-ka-ying-rising-wet-weather-worries-david-hayes-ahead-everest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370748/barrier-11-no-concern-ka-ying-rising-wet-weather-worries-david-hayes-ahead-everest?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:15:06 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding There has been plenty of intrigue surrounding the early outside bias at Happy Valley this season, but is it simply a “self-fulfilling prophecy”, or is there a rhyme and reason to the current state of play? The early statistics suggest it is not a coincidence. We’ve had four meetings at the city circuit this season, with all the configurations of the rail being utilised, from the A track to the C+3 course, where the rail is pushed the furthest it can be from the inside. At the first three... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370631/early-season-happy-valley-bias-self-fulfilling-prophecy-debate-rages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370631/early-season-happy-valley-bias-self-fulfilling-prophecy-debate-rages?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:22 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Ka Ying Rising has lost 10lb since his Randwick trial last week and David Hayes has declared his champion sprinter “10 per cent better” than last year as he prepares to defend his crown in Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m). Hayes said Ka Ying Rising has improved significantly since his solid but unspectacular second on a soft Randwick track in last Tuesday’s trial, with the nine-time Group One winner impressing in his final main gallop at Canterbury on Monday morning. Bidding for a 22nd... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370558/ka-ying-rising-10-cent-better-he-impresses-david-hayes-key-everest-gallop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370558/ka-ying-rising-10-cent-better-he-impresses-david-hayes-key-everest-gallop?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:11 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney He’s been “one of the hardest horses for me to train in my career”, but Caspar Fownes has high hopes for Megastar Heart finally fulfilling his potential after a stunning return at Sha Tin on Sunday. Restricted to three local starts after battling ongoing problems, the Australian import rewarded Fownes and the Good Time Syndicate’s patience with a dominant two-length win in the Class Three San Tin Handicap (1,200m). The performance was not a surprise to Fownes, who said Megastar Heart could... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370503/caspar-fownes-hopes-injury-plagued-megastar-heart-can-go-quite-high-after-stunning-return?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370503/caspar-fownes-hopes-injury-plagued-megastar-heart-can-go-quite-high-after-stunning-return?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:31:20 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding David Hall rang up his 700th Hong Kong win at Sha Tin on Sunday after Ka Ying Attack capped his double with a barnstorming win the Class Two Yuen Long Handicap (1,200m). Ending last season with a pair of smashing front-running successes, the Too Darn Hot galloper made his return needing to overcome barrier 10 with a huge amount of pace drawn to his inside. Despite that, he was well backed into $5.5 behind fellow hat-trick seeker and favourite Jumbo Treasure and Turquoise Velocity, and was... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370501/david-hall-rings-700th-hong-kong-win-ka-ying-attack-spearheads-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370501/david-hall-rings-700th-hong-kong-win-ka-ying-attack-spearheads-sha-tin-double?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:07:52 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney TITAN PEGASUS - R10 (2) Trialled like a horse ready to strike first up and has drawn well   Owen Goulding DRAGON SKY FORCE - R6 (3) Promising debut and has since won a trial, step up in trip will suit   Paul Lally TITAN PEGASUS - R10 (2) Group Three winner in Australia who has trialled well ahead of his return   Phillip Woo HAPPY INDEX - R9 (3) Looks fresh and ready from the trials and is drawn ideally to strike   Trackwork Spy CELESTIAL HERO - R10 (9) Step up in trip looks ideal... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370452/scmp-best-bets-dragon-force-be-reckoned-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370452/scmp-best-bets-dragon-force-be-reckoned-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:53:05 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Jamie Richards still has Classic Series aspirations for Cool Boy as the promising galloper gets his campaign up and running in the Class Three San Tin Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The Per Incanto galloper built on an encouraging debut last November by completing a brilliant 1,200m hat-trick, which culminated in a dominant performance where he travelled all over his rivals from the back of the field. Three runs afterwards saw him draw nightmare draws in stalls 10, 13 and 14... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370426/jamie-richards-taking-slow-approach-cool-boy-begins-path-towards-classic-mile-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370426/jamie-richards-taking-slow-approach-cool-boy-begins-path-towards-classic-mile-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:10 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Derek Leung Ka-chun has made a rapid start to the season in tandem with in-form trainer Cody Mo Wai-kit and is looking to continue that strong partnership with a pair of strong chances at Sha Tin on Sunday. Leung has stormed to nine winners after nine meetings, posting a 15 per cent strike rate and only sitting behind champion jockey Zac Purton in the jockeys’ premiership. Five of those winners have come for Mo and a further two have been in partnership with Manfred Man Ka-leung, who sits atop... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370425/derek-leung-sings-cody-mos-praises-form-duo-look-continue-hot-streak-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370425/derek-leung-sings-cody-mos-praises-form-duo-look-continue-hot-streak-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:58:53 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney It’s still early days in the 2026-27 season, but the start to the new campaign from a trainers’ perspective has been all about a trio of locals as the spotlight shifts to some different names. Through nine meetings, Manfred Man Ka-leung sits atop the championship standings on 10 wins, with Pierre Ng Pang-chi next best on nine and Cody Mo Wai-kit on eight. Each of them has been at the top of the table after bursting out of the gates to start the term. Man, 69, is almost a quarter of the way to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370151/manfred-man-pierre-ng-and-cody-mo-set-early-championship-pace-spotlight-shifts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370151/manfred-man-pierre-ng-and-cody-mo-set-early-championship-pace-spotlight-shifts?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:07 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Jockey Brenton Avdulla will pair back up with remarkable first-up winner Bustling City at Sha Tin on Sunday and the Australian is hoping David Hayes’ excitement machine can continue helping him build on a “competitive” start to the campaign. Avdulla notched up a third winner of the campaign when Golden Fortune roared to success at Happy Valley on Wednesday night and will look to ride that momentum into a marquee ride aboard Bustling City in the Class Three Lau Fau Shan Handicap (1,200m). Ending... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370142/brenton-avdulla-relishing-link-seven-length-return-winner-bustling-city-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370142/brenton-avdulla-relishing-link-seven-length-return-winner-bustling-city-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:15:29 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Michael Chang Chun-wai celebrated his 400th Hong Kong win and continued his strong start to the season with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The veteran trainer repeated his brace at Sha Tin last Sunday when New Power and Kwai Chung Talents struck at the Valley under Keith Yeung Ming-lun, who bagged his first two wins of the campaign. Now 64, Chang was an apprentice jockey in Britain for three years before returning to Hong Kong in 1987 to work for the Jockey Club. He worked his way... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370094/michael-chang-celebrates-milestone-and-continues-hot-form-happy-valley-double?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3370094/michael-chang-celebrates-milestone-and-continues-hot-form-happy-valley-double?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:20:36 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney KWAI CHUNG TALENTS - R6 (10) Second on return and looks poised to break through   Owen Goulding AURIO - R9 (1) Ran huge on return and looks primed for an overdue win with Purton up   Paul Lally KWAI CHUNG TALENTS - R6 (10) Looks ready to win after last-start second first-up   Phillip Woo KWAI CHUNG TALENTS - R6 (10) Can go one better than promising return second   Trackwork Spy DARYL FLASH - R7 (11) Bumped into one on return and looks set to go one better off light weight   Racing... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369944/scmp-best-bets-kwai-chung-talents-can-lead-them-home-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369944/scmp-best-bets-kwai-chung-talents-can-lead-them-home-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:46:05 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Douglas Whyte is adamant Live Wire will handle the rise to Class Three when the progressive sprinter chases a third consecutive win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. After returning with a dominant all-the-way success last month, the Tassort four-year-old will make the leap from Class Four in the first section of the Yip Fat Handicap (1,200m). Live Wire has always shown potential and delivered on that at his seventh career start, scoring narrowly at the city circuit at the end of last... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369916/douglas-whyte-backs-form-live-wire-make-leap-class-three-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369916/douglas-whyte-backs-form-live-wire-make-leap-class-three-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:09:41 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding David Hayes was happy to give Ka Ying Rising a “pass mark” after his “ambling” barrier trial at Randwick on Tuesday morning ahead of his defence of his Group One The Everest (1,200m) crown on October 17. The world’s highest-rated galloper drew a legion of supporters to the Sydney track for the 1,000m hit out and he was given an easy time of things to finish second behind Ninja in a time of 59.46 seconds. Zac Purton always had a double fistful on the David Hayes-trained star sprinter and never... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369854/ka-ying-rising-trials-better-last-year-key-hit-out-ahead-everest-defence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369854/ka-ying-rising-trials-better-last-year-key-hit-out-ahead-everest-defence?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:32:14 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding We are only 78 races and eight meetings into the 2026-27 season, but there are already signs that Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu could threaten a record that most thought would never be broken. Back in 2020-21, Jerry Chau Chun-lok posted the most wins by an apprentice in a single season, slamming home 58 winners at a strike rate of 12 per cent. Before that remarkable season, the record was held by Matthew Chadwick, who recorded 43 wins back in 2008-09, which shows just how imperious Chau was that... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369768/nichola-yuens-rapid-start-could-threaten-record-few-thought-would-be-broken?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369768/nichola-yuens-rapid-start-could-threaten-record-few-thought-would-be-broken?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:30:09 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Pierre Ng Pang-chi is keen to maintain his spot at the top of the trainers’ championship when he unleashes an eight-strong team at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, headlined by hat-trick seeker Prestige Always. A noted fast beginner in his campaigns, including in 2023-24 when he finished runner-up in the championship, Ng has struck early with nine wins from the first eight meetings to sit one ahead of Cody Mo Wai-kit and Manfred Man Ka-leung. The 43-year-old has high hopes for his Valley squad... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369763/pierre-ng-aims-maintain-top-spot-championship-eight-strong-happy-valley-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369763/pierre-ng-aims-maintain-top-spot-championship-eight-strong-happy-valley-team?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:49:40 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney David Hayes would be more than happy to see a rain-affected Randwick track for superstar Ka Ying Rising’s important trial to “dispel that rumour that he doesn’t go on the wet”. The world’s highest-rated galloper headlines a seven-horse field for Tuesday’s 1,000m trial, which will serve as a key hit-out in preparation for the champion’s defence of his Group One The Everest (1,200m) crown on October 17. Heavy rain lashed Sydney on Saturday and while conditions are expected to clear in the lead-up... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369711/david-hayes-happy-test-ka-ying-rising-rain-affected-randwick-everest-trial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369711/david-hayes-happy-test-ka-ying-rising-rain-affected-randwick-everest-trial?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:49:36 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Patience was indeed a virtue for trainer Frankie Lor Fu-chuen after quirky pair Horsepower and Mr Cool snapped huge 529 and 546-day losing streaks respectively at Sha Tin on Sunday. Horsepower had last tasted success way back in April last year, but it was not for a lack of trying. In 12 runs since that win, he had finished second on three occasions, and put the writing on the wall with a half-length fourth at Happy Valley on reappearance. The Harry Angel galloper was sent off an unconsidered... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369706/frankie-lors-patience-rewarded-horsepower-and-mr-cool-snap-losing-runs-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369706/frankie-lors-patience-rewarded-horsepower-and-mr-cool-snap-losing-runs-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:25:59 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney GRAND PATCH - R6 (2) Had plenty of excuses first up and looks well placed to atone here   Owen Goulding HELENE SUPAFEELING - R11 (1) Trialled well leading in, has drawn a good gate and will get a strong gallop to chase   Paul Lally CONGHUA GALAXY - R10 (9) Terrific third on his local debut up the straight and should strip fitter   Phillip Woo GRAND PATCH - R6 (2) Resumed a badly held-up fourth and has since won a trial   Trackwork Spy SOLID STATE - R11 (2) Looks far better placed back... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369664/scmp-best-bets-patch-grand-prospect-punters-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369664/scmp-best-bets-patch-grand-prospect-punters-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:33:05 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Jamie Richards thinks an inside draw could actually help rather than hinder Lahore as he goes for a straight-track hat-trick in the Class Three Shing Mun Handicap (1,000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The son of Hellbent has had his share of issues, requiring throat surgery in July 2025 and then bleeding from both nostrils in February of this year, but he roared back to life when returning in May, decimating a Class Four field by two and a half lengths. He backed that up with a gutsy success from a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369643/no-draw-fears-jamie-richards-lahore-bids-straight-track-hat-trick-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369643/no-draw-fears-jamie-richards-lahore-bids-straight-track-hat-trick-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:10 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Still basking in the glow of Group Three glory on Thursday, David Eustace is keen to continue his momentum with a strong team of eight runners at Sha Tin on Sunday. The British trainer claimed his second Group Three success in Hong Kong when Colourful King cruised to victory in the National Day Cup (1,000m) under Zac Purton. Bidding to add to that success, Eustace is confident in his dirt representatives on the mixed 11-race card, which include Loch Tay and Definitive in the feature Class Two... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369642/david-eustace-bids-continue-momentum-strong-sha-tin-team-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369642/david-eustace-bids-continue-momentum-strong-sha-tin-team-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:48:31 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney A week is a long time in racing. In that period, Hong Kong’s mile division has seen dramatic changes. Zac Purton is the new rider of Group One Champions Mile winner My Wish, hopping off Little Paradise who has been transferred from Jimmy Ting Koon-ho to Danny Shum Chap-shing after his disappointing defeat in last Sunday’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m). Invincible Ibis stamped his Group One Hong Kong Mile credentials with victory in the Celebration Cup and while Romantic Warrior’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369581/hong-kong-mile-division-changes-shape-zac-purton-my-wish-and-little-paradise-transferred?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369581/hong-kong-mile-division-changes-shape-zac-purton-my-wish-and-little-paradise-transferred?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:44:11 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Caspar Fownes was left scratching his head after Alpha Strike’s wayward win at Sha Tin last time out but is not expecting similar antics when he goes for back-to-back wins at Sha Tin on Sunday. The speedy son of I Am Immortal won his only start in Australia pre-import and made a winning local start last October before going winless in five subsequent runs. He returned this campaign as a much improved model, lowering the colours of Solid State in a devastating performance, despite wandering all... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369528/sometimes-horses-do-fownes-relaxed-wayward-alpha-strike-goes-back-back-wins?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369528/sometimes-horses-do-fownes-relaxed-wayward-alpha-strike-goes-back-back-wins?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:32:29 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Most of the hype on the National Day undercard surrounded Hot Delight and Jedi Spurs, but it was Sky Jewellery and Ka Ying Lightning who stole the show and underlined their own immense talent with impressive victories. Sky Jewellery stamped himself a potential Group One Hong Kong Mile contender with a barnstorming return in the Class Two Beijing Handicap (1,400m), improving his record to six wins from nine starts after gunning down Hot Delight late. And Ka Ying Lightning maintained his perfect... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369470/sky-jewellery-and-ka-ying-lightning-steal-show-impressive-wins-national-day-undercard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369470/sky-jewellery-and-ka-ying-lightning-steal-show-impressive-wins-national-day-undercard?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:05:09 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding David Eustace has not ruled out international targets for his crack sprinter Colourful King after he ran riot to win the Group Three National Day Cup (1,000m) at Sha Tin on Thursday. Sent off the $2.2 favourite, those who took skinny odds about Colourful King had very few worries, with the Blue Point galloper breaking well and sitting handy behind duelling leaders Beauty Waves and Magical Control. The latter won that argument handily at the 400m pole, but he was always being stalked by Colourful... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369465/david-eustace-mulls-international-targets-colourful-king-secures-group-three-glory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369465/david-eustace-mulls-international-targets-colourful-king-secures-group-three-glory?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:32:54 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney MAJESTIC VALOUR - R11 (11) Has trialled well and looks ready to fire first up for his new stable   Owen Goulding GOOD FORTUNE - R1 (5) Hosed up on return, trialled well since and looks poised to win again   Paul Lally VIRTUS GLORY - R8 (4) Big run last start when wide throughout and is drawn to win here   Phillip Woo VIRTUS GLORY - R8 (4) Was a gallant second first up and can go one better from an ideal gate   Trackwork Spy VIRTUS GLORY - R8 (4) Went down fighting on his return and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369372/scmp-best-bets-1-october?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369372/scmp-best-bets-1-october?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:11:08 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Zac Purton is hoping the best version of Colourful King shows up when he goes for a fifth 1,000m win in Thursday’s Group Three National Day Cup at Sha Tin. The David Eustace-trained galloper has won a pair of minimum-trip races at both Happy Valley and Sha Tin, with his two wins last season coming at the latter venue. Ending last season by winning the Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup (1,000m), he also posted a huge effort to finish second in the Group Three Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, where... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369348/quirky-colourful-king-out-group-three-feature-glory-busy-day-zac-purton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369348/quirky-colourful-king-out-group-three-feature-glory-busy-day-zac-purton?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:15:08 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Francis Lui Kin-wai is eager to see Hot Delight prove himself at 1,400m when one of the city’s most electrifying four-year-olds faces his first test at the trip at Sha Tin on Thursday. An outstanding winner of four of five starts in his debut campaign last season, Hot Delight will return in the highlight of the National Day undercard, the Class Two Beijing Handicap, but Lui is guarded about his claims. The son of Too Darn Hot proved he would be a serious Classic Series contender and was compared... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369290/francis-lui-keen-see-excitement-machine-hot-delight-pass-first-1400m-test?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369290/francis-lui-keen-see-excitement-machine-hot-delight-pass-first-1400m-test?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:04:51 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney The Jockey Club is investigating reasons for declining local turnover to start the new season, which chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges labelled a concern. Local wagering on Sunday’s 11-race card at Sha Tin dropped 11.5 per cent on last year to HK$1.359 billion – the fifth time local turnover was down from six meetings so far this term. While field sizes tend to be an issue this early in the season, with some trainers holding back their horses because of the hot weather, the decline in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369051/jockey-club-investigates-reasons-concerning-decline-local-turnover-start-new-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369051/jockey-club-investigates-reasons-concerning-decline-local-turnover-start-new-season?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:30:13 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney The first month of the new season is in the books and it was business as usual for Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton, while an apprentice and host of local trainers also made successful starts to their campaigns. The SCMP analyses the jockeys and trainers who had a month to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride. Who’s hot? Purton launched his bid for a 10th championship in fine style, firing in 11 wins at a healthy strike rate of 22.9 per cent for... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369043/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-win-and-ride-september?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3369043/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-win-and-ride-september?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:42:02 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Apprentice Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu continued a season full of milestones with her first Hong Kong treble at Sha Tin on Sunday which saw her claim reduced to 7lb. Perhaps fittingly, she claimed both accolades by edging out Zac Purton with a masterful ride to get Aeroinvincible from pillar to post in the Class Three Kestrel Handicap (1,400m). “It was a very tight finish, I thought I lost the race. I was riding against Zac Purton again and I beat him again, sorry not sorry,” Yuen joked. “Quite a few... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368960/nichola-yuen-loses-10lb-claim-surprise-treble-pierre-ng-takes-trainers-title-lead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368960/nichola-yuen-loses-10lb-claim-surprise-treble-pierre-ng-takes-trainers-title-lead?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:18:59 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) hero Invincible Ibis exceeded trainer Mark Newnham’s expectations on his return to record a thrilling victory in the Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Handing Newnham and jockey Luke Ferraris back-to-back wins in the HK$4.2 million feature, Invincible Ibis ran on strongly from midfield and held off a late burst from Galaxy Patch to score by a neck. The son of Hellbent made a statement in his return from last season, which saw him claim Champion... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368958/invincible-ibis-exceeds-mark-newnhams-expectations-thrilling-first-win-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368958/invincible-ibis-exceeds-mark-newnhams-expectations-thrilling-first-win-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:59:04 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney CIRCUIT CHAMPION - R11 (6) Was brave in defeat on return and should get a smoother run here   Owen Goulding THUNDER PRINCE - R4 (9) Huge run from woeful draw last start, now drawn better and will be rock-hard fit   Paul Lally CIRCUIT CHAMPION - R11 (6) Didn't have the race run to suit last start and looks well placed to atone   Phillip Woo BRIGHT MORTAR - R5 (6) Should go one better on preferred dirt surface after resuming second on turf   Trackwork Spy PACKING FIGHTER - R9... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368909/scmp-best-bets-champion-can-send-punters-home-winner-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368909/scmp-best-bets-champion-can-send-punters-home-winner-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:12:05 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Karis Teetan is confident Galaxy Patch can replicate his stable debut for Brett Crawford late last season and figure prominently when he returns in Sunday’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin. A multiple Group winner and Group One placegetter for Pierre Ng Pang-chi, Galaxy Patch made an impressive first appearance for Crawford in the Group Three Premier Cup (1,400m) in June when he stormed home for a close second to Little Paradise. There is a 4lb swing on that race in favour of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368896/karis-teetan-buoyed-galaxy-patchs-development-and-trial-ahead-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368896/karis-teetan-buoyed-galaxy-patchs-development-and-trial-ahead-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:51:43 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Excited by the opportunity to reunite with Invincible Ibis, Luke Ferraris hopes the Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) hero can launch his latest campaign with a bang in Sunday’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin. It has been 12 months since the South African jockey rode Mark Newnham’s promising galloper to his third placing from as many starts, with the son of Hellbent then reeling off four straight victories to emerge as a serious Classic Series contender. He followed up a second to Stormy... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368885/luke-ferraris-excited-reunite-hong-kong-derby-hero-invincible-ibis-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368885/luke-ferraris-excited-reunite-hong-kong-derby-hero-invincible-ibis-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:57:22 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Frankie Lor Fu-chuen will unleash several of his stars on a key day for the stable at Sha Tin on Sunday, including Classic Cup (1,800m) winner Stormy Grove and Lucky With You in the Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m). The highlight of Sunday’s card features a stacked field, with the likes of Galaxy Patch, Helios Express, Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) winner Invincible Ibis and Classic Mile hero Little Paradise among the hopefuls. Stormy Grove – a one-time winner pre-import in Australia – was... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368662/frankie-lor-unleashes-stormy-grove-lucky-you-and-salon-s-key-day-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368662/frankie-lor-unleashes-stormy-grove-lucky-you-and-salon-s-key-day-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:49:59 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Record-breaking British jockey Saffie Osborne, French superstar Maxime Guyon and top Irish duo Dylan Browne McMonagle and Rossa Ryan will add star power to Hong Kong’s elite riding ranks after being granted visiting jockeys’ licences this winter. The quartet will arrive over a staggered period, starting with Osborne in November, and at a time when Hugh Bowman – championship runner-up to Zac Purton the past two seasons – faces at least four months on the sidelines if he opts to undergo surgery on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368610/saffie-osborne-and-maxime-guyon-among-four-overseas-stars-set-winter-stints-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368610/saffie-osborne-and-maxime-guyon-among-four-overseas-stars-set-winter-stints-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:42:11 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Apprentice Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu celebrated her first Happy Valley win on Wednesday night as trainers David Eustace and David Hall and jockeys Jerry Chau Chun-lok and Vincent Ho Chak-yiu fired in doubles. At her third meeting at the city circuit, Yuen was over the moon after lifting Pierre Ng Pang-chi’s Prestige Always to victory in the second section of the Class Three Mount Butler Handicap (1,200m). Despite being trapped three wide for the first half of the race, Prestige Always raced to the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368554/nichola-yuen-celebrates-first-happy-valley-win-david-eustace-and-jerry-chau-lead-quartet-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368554/nichola-yuen-celebrates-first-happy-valley-win-david-eustace-and-jerry-chau-lead-quartet-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:28:19 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney DANICA'S CHOICE - R8 (8) Finished last season in top form and has trialled well ahead of his return   Owen Goulding JUMBO BLESSING - R6 (1) Dominant first up and can complete the hat-trick on the way to better things   Paul Lally DANICA'S CHOICE - R8 (8) Has won two trials ahead of his reappearance and looks ready to win tonight   Phillip Woo MATZDEN - R2 (4) Produced an eye-catching return and can go one better tonight   Trackwork Spy CLOUD NINE - R4 (6) Ended last season in good... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368418/scmp-best-bets-punters-can-be-cloud-nine-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368418/scmp-best-bets-punters-can-be-cloud-nine-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:17 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Andrea Atzeni is excited about his prospects of adding to his seasonal tally at Happy Valley on Wednesday night before turning his attention to his first ride on Helios Express in Sunday’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m). Sitting on two wins from the first four meetings, the Sardinian jockey heads to the city circuit armed with eight rides before teaming up with John Size’s multiple Group One placegetter Helios Express. Hugh Bowman has been the consistent sprinter’s regular rider for most... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368379/andrea-atzeni-eyes-happy-valley-success-first-ride-helios-express-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368379/andrea-atzeni-eyes-happy-valley-success-first-ride-helios-express-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:29 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney David Hayes couldn’t be happier with Ka Ying Rising after the champion sprinter arrived in Sydney on Monday to prepare to defend his crown in next month’s Group One The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick. The world’s highest-rated galloper and winner of 21 consecutive races flew out of Hong Kong on Sunday night and settled in quickly at Canterbury racecourse, where he will spend two weeks in quarantine. Hayes had his farrier, vet, groom, track rider and assistant trainer in Sydney to make sure... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368232/champion-sprinter-ka-ying-rising-arrives-australia-ahead-everest-defence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368232/champion-sprinter-ka-ying-rising-arrives-australia-ahead-everest-defence?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jimmy Ting Koon-ho is hopeful a more calm Little Paradise can prove himself as a top Group One Hong Kong Mile contender when he returns in Sunday’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin. Last season’s sensational Classic Mile winner and victor of the Group Three Premier Cup (1,400m) will launch his campaign in the HK$4.2 million feature, with December’s Hong Kong Mile his main target. Little Paradise overcame trouble in running to record a jaw-dropping triumph in February’s Classic... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368221/calmer-little-paradise-set-launch-hong-kong-mile-mission-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3368221/calmer-little-paradise-set-launch-hong-kong-mile-mission-celebration-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:35:50 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Douglas Whyte heaped praise on his former fierce rival Zac Purton after the nine-time champion jockey helped get his season up and running with a Happy Valley double on Wednesday night. Live Wire’s success in the Class Four Community Chest Cup (1,200m) was an easy watch for Whyte, but it was the complete opposite when it came to Young Arrow in the second section of the Class Four Lido Handicap (1,200m). Forced to settle back early, Purton again had to steady his mount heading out of the back... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3367772/douglas-whyte-heaps-praise-zac-purton-pair-collects-race-race-happy-valley-double?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3367772/douglas-whyte-heaps-praise-zac-purton-pair-collects-race-race-happy-valley-double?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:40:54 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting has been cancelled because of the state funeral for Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa. In a brief statement on Wednesday, the Hong Kong Jockey Club said the 10-race card would not go ahead as a mark of respect for Tung, who was also the vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Tung’s vigil will be held on Saturday, with a public memorial and funeral set to take place on Sunday. “In deference to the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3367681/sundays-sha-tin-races-cancelled-due-state-funeral-ex-hong-kong-leader-tung-chee-hwa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/racing/article/3367681/sundays-sha-tin-races-cancelled-due-state-funeral-ex-hong-kong-leader-tung-chee-hwa?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:44:37 +0000