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John Size (left) poses with connections of Hong Kong Derby winner Ping Hai Star. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Exceptional John Size now getting the recognition he deserves

The nine-time champion trainer is now regularly winning major races, ensuring his elite talent is being acknowledged

20 Mar 2018

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Derby hero Ping Hai Star now rated higher than Luger at same stage

19 Mar 2018 - 8:02 PM

The thought of contesting the HK$18 million feature did not enter the trainer’s mind until March 3, but the gelding delivers on the biggest stage

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John Size is a Star – Ping Hai times his Derby run to perfection

18 Mar 2018 - 11:51 PM

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‘I had the right horse, trained by the right man’: Ryan Moore

18 Mar 2018 - 11:22 PM

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Everything comes together as Ping Hai Star wins vintage HK Derby

18 Mar 2018 - 10:19 PM

Ryan Moore and John Size. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Ryan Moore, John Size take Hong Kong Derby with Ping Hai Star

18 Mar 2018 - 5:07 PM

Nothingilikemore races away with the Classic Mile in January. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Size can draw on history to land his third Hong Kong Derby

17 Mar 2018 - 7:41 PM

Singapore Sling, ridden by Chad Schofield, wins the Hong Kong Classic Cup at Sha Tin in February. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Class is key for horses aiming at HK$18 million Derby

17 Mar 2018 - 1:07 PM

Chad Schofield

Appreciative Schofield relishing opportunity on Derby favourite Singapore Sling

16 Mar 2018 - 3:16 PM

Zac Purton gives the thumbs up after winning on Exultant over the Derby distance (2,000m) in December. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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‘Last time it fried his head’: Purton hoping for different in the Derby

16 Mar 2018 - 1:29 PM

John Moore has high Derby hopes for Ruthven, who is believed to have cost HK$10 million to HK$12 million. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Derby owners spend HK$90m for a shot at HK$10m first prize

16 Mar 2018 - 10:22 AM

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Singapore Sling holds the aces after drawing perfectly for the Derby

15 Mar 2018 - 4:40 PM

Sam Clipperton and Rivet at trackwork. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Talented Rivet can win Derby ‘if he puts his mind on it’: Sam Clipperton

14 Mar 2018 - 12:03 PM

Richard Gibson looks over Rattan after one of his wins. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Most want an inside gate for the Derby, but not Rattan’s connections

14 Mar 2018 - 10:02 AM

Damien Oliver celebrates a win in Hong Kong in 2011. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Damien Oliver takes Derby ride on Ruthven after Hugh Bowman ruled out

14 Mar 2018 - 8:18 AM

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Moreira happy with Nothingilikemore but fears stablemate most in Derby

13 Mar 2018 - 12:09 PM

Australian jockey Hugh Bowman. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Chief steward expects Hugh Bowman to be fit for Derby ride

11 Mar 2018 - 10:43 PM

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

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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