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Australian jockey Hugh Bowman. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Chief steward expects Hugh Bowman to be fit for Derby ride

The Australian is likely to make the trip to Sha Tin for the HK$18 million feature despite suffering a concussion in a fall over the weekend

11 Mar 2018

Ping Hai Star returns to scale after winning on March 3. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Star jockey Moore booked for Hong Kong Derby contender

8 Mar 2018 - 6:55 PM

Ping Hai Star streaks away for an easy victory at Sha Tin last Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Size’s Ping Hai Star adds X-factor to a strong 2018 Derby field

7 Mar 2018 - 2:28 PM

Exultant trials at Sha Tin for Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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No more fighting: Purton says Exultant now a Derby contender

6 Mar 2018 - 5:18 PM

John Moore’s four-year-old takes a step in the right direction while John Size will wait until the last minute before making a decision about his gelding

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Ruthven, Ping Hai Star push their claims for the Hong Kong Derby

4 Mar 2018 - 12:02 AM

Sam Clipperton works Rivet on Friday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

High stakes: castration on the cards for Rivet and Ruthven

2 Mar 2018 - 4:11 PM

Pakistan Star returns to scale after racing in the Group One Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz’s cult hero to be the Star attraction on Derby day

1 Mar 2018 - 4:47 PM

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‘Nothing wrong’ with Nothingilikemore, will push on to Derby

22 Feb 2018 - 2:18 PM

Chad Schofield lifts Singapore Sling to victory in the Classic Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Millard

Singapore slings into Derby contention with Classic Cup upset

18 Feb 2018 - 11:22 PM

Cheerful Giggles trials alongside fellow four-year-old Ruthven on December 12. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Insayshable out, Cheerful Giggles dons shades as Derby takes shape

27 Jan 2018 - 9:30 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates winning the Hong Kong Classic Mile with Nothingilikemore. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Derby dream alive for Nothingilikemore after Classic Mile triumph

22 Jan 2018 - 12:12 AM

Is John Size’s star set to follow in the footsteps of Rapper Dragon and sweep the four-year-old series

A Day at the Races

Water, a bridge and a boat – choose your own Derby metaphor for Nothingilikemore

21 Jan 2018 - 11:57 PM

The nine-time champion trainer has a chequered history with the first leg of the four-year-old series but is hopeful his rising star is up for the challenge

John Size

Nothingilikemore deserves to be Classic Mile favourite: Size

19 Jan 2018 - 5:51 PM

French jockey Alexis Badel. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Pardon my French: misunderstanding means Ruthven gallops early

18 Jan 2018 - 8:27 PM

Zac Purton

We can floor Nothingilikemore, says Exultant jockey Zac Purton

17 Jan 2018 - 12:54 PM

Joao Moreira guides Nothingilikemore to victory in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Trying to find the Derby winner? Here is a proven formula

16 Jan 2018 - 8:53 PM

Joao Moreira encourages Time To Celebrate to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

A Day at the Races

The new crop can provide a compelling four-year-old series

7 Jan 2018 - 10:16 PM

Joao Moreira punches the air after winning the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy with Rapper Dragon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong Derby form franked as four-year-olds show their class

9 Apr 2017 - 10:38 PM

Alan Aitken has worked in all facets of the media and was the master of the famous AJC Punters Podium at Sydney racecourses for many years. He was one of Australia's most respected racing journalists over almost two decades with The Sydney Morning Herald before joining SCMP in 2001. Alan also has extensive magazine and radio experience and is a respected racing form analyst.

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