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Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Christophe Soumillon to ride Noisy Boy in Hong Kong Derby – if he gets his new passport in time

Dennis Yip hoping to join forces with the Belgian jockey in the city’s most prestigious race

14 Mar 2025

The Hong Kong Derby field is announced at Happy Valley on Friday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lo Rider and Beauty Alliance sneak into Hong Kong Derby field as Mondial misses out

14 Mar 2025 - 1:42 PM

Rubylot wins the Classic Cup under Brenton Avdulla. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong Derby top 10: Rubylot, Johannes Brahms lead early rankings

13 Mar 2025 - 2:10 PM

Ben Thompson will again ride Bundle Award in the Hong Kong Derby on March 23. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ben Thompson maintains Hong Kong Derby ride on Bundle Award, while California Spangle presses on

11 Mar 2025 - 1:50 PM

Noisy Boy wins at Sha Tin under Andrea Atzeni. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Dennis Yip backs in-form Noisy Boy to prove Hong Kong Derby credentials in Classic Cup

1 Mar 2025 - 9:22 AM

Trainer Dennis Yip kisses jockey Zac Purton after Massive Sovereign’s Hong Kong Derby success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘Special’ Massive Sovereign delivers Dennis Yip the biggest moment of his career: ‘It’s amazing for my life’

24 Mar 2024 - 8:04 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates after winning the Classic Cup aboard Helios Express. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman and Helios Express ready to complete Classic Series clean sweep

24 Mar 2024 - 8:53 AM

Peter Ng (left) and son Pierre in 2013. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Pierre Ng keeps to himself ahead of bid to join father on Hong Kong Derby honour roll

23 Mar 2024 - 2:50 PM

Zac Purton guides Massive Sovereign to an outstanding first-up win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton’s Massive Hong Kong Derby challenge: ‘He’s going to have to be better again’

23 Mar 2024 - 8:48 AM

Unbelievable gallops on the all-weather track at Sha Tin ahead of the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Harry Bentley makes a strong case for blueblood Unbelievable in Hong Kong Derby

22 Mar 2024 - 3:23 PM

Massive Sovereign gets off the mark at the first time of asking in Hong Kong earlier this month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Budding bloodstock agent dreaming of Hong Kong Derby glory with his first import

22 Mar 2024 - 2:06 PM

Helios Express as a yearling. Photo: Inglis

Hong Kong racing

Australian breeder of Helios Express has no regrets selling Hong Kong Derby favourite cheaply

22 Mar 2024 - 11:33 AM

Trainer David Hall celebrates a recent winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

In-form David Hall takes aim at Hong Kong Derby undercard: ‘I don’t think he’s run a bad race’

22 Mar 2024 - 6:57 AM

Thursday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) barrier draw in the Sha Tin parade ring. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Top Hong Kong Derby chances draw wide, with hot favourite Helios Express whacked with gate 13

21 Mar 2024 - 3:07 PM

Beauty Crescent and Alexis Badel will team up again in Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Alexis Badel weighs up tactical change in bid for back-to-back Hong Kong Derby upsets

19 Mar 2024 - 1:59 PM

Star Mac (right) gallops on the turf at Sha Tin ahead of the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes hopes Star Mac’s strengths outweigh concerning slow starts in Hong Kong Derby

19 Mar 2024 - 12:07 PM

Lyle Hewitson returns from suspension on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lyle Hewitson itching to make winning return from suspension ahead of Hong Kong Derby ride

18 Mar 2024 - 4:41 PM

Galaxy Patch gallops under Blake Shinn at Sha Tin on Monday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Blake Shinn’s hit-and-run Galaxy Patch gallop ‘could be the difference between winning and losing’ Hong Kong Derby

18 Mar 2024 - 8:59 AM