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Caspar Fownes is set for a big night in Dubai on March 26, with Gun Pit to contest the world’s richest race, the World Cup, and Domineer to run in the Golden Shaheen. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes’ Dubai plans come together as Gun Pit sneaks into World Cup and Frankie Dettori snares Domineer ride

The legendary Italian jockey will partner Hong Kong galloper in the Golden Shaheen, with four Sha Tin-based horses to contest the dirt sprint among eight runners at Meydan on March 26

8 Mar 2016

Gun Pit finishes second in the Al Maktoum Challenge Round Three, all but guaranteeing him a spot in the US$10m Dubai World Cup on March 26. Photo: HKJC

Dubai World Cup Carnival 2016

Locked and loaded: Gun Pit to head to Dubai World Cup after game Maktoum Challenge second

6 Mar 2016 - 12:45 AM

Caspar Fownes

Happy Valley king Caspar Fownes to produce a masterpiece in Triple Trio

29 Feb 2016 - 5:45 PM

Team Lucky Nine celebrate the super galloper’s first KrisFlyer Sprint victory in 2013. Photo: Kenneth Chan

The Griffin

Farewell Lucky Nine, the end of an era for one of Hong Kong racing’s true champions

26 Feb 2016 - 12:30 AM

Caspar Fownes

Lucky Nine retired: Caspar Fownes, Brett Prebble pay tribute to warhorse

23 Feb 2016 - 5:45 PM

Gun Pit will be heading for Dubai after he runs under a big weight in Saturday's Centenary Vase at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Dubai World Cup horse for sale? Caspar Fownes open to all offers for Gun Pit

4 Feb 2016 - 2:00 PM

Race 10, Gonna Run, ridden by Vincent Ho, won the class 3 over 1600m at Sha Tin on 01Jan16.

Caspar Fownes

Absent Caspar Fownes rings in new year with French flavour

1 Jan 2016 - 9:45 PM

Race 6, Gun Pit, ridden by Zac Purton, won the class 1 over 1650m(all weather track) at Sha Tin on 18Nov15.

Caspar Fownes

Caspar Fownes hopes HK dirt star Gun Pit learns from experience after failing to fire in Japan

6 Dec 2015 - 3:45 PM

Peace Combination scores an effortless win on Wednesday night and looks bound to win again in Class Four. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Peace Combination to head higher after Happy Valley win

4 Dec 2015 - 12:34 AM

Gun Pit is heading for Japan and Sunday's Champions Cup, having run out of races for him in Hong Kong. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

All-weather worries: what to do with Hong Kong's best dirt horses at home?

1 Dec 2015 - 1:45 AM

Gun Pit will be on a plane on Tuesday as he begins his overseas campaign in Chukyo, Japan. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Gun Pit confirms start for Champions Cup in Japan

21 Nov 2015 - 1:17 AM

Zac Purton stands up as Gun Pit records an effortless win on Wednesday night. He will now target the Champions Cup in Japan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Gun Pit to shoot for Japan glory after easy win on the dirt at Sha Tin

18 Nov 2015 - 11:45 PM

Caspar Fownes

Dirt freak Gun Pit shoots for seven straight ahead of Japan trip

17 Nov 2015 - 10:37 PM

Lucky Double Eight has been in Hong Kong for two years but can finally break through. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Lucky Double Eight's long wait can come to an end for Caspar Fownes

21 Oct 2015 - 8:43 PM

The Sprinters Stakes is no longer on the agenda for Lucky Nine. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Scratched from Japan: Lucky Nine not going to Sprinters Stakes after sixth in barrier trial

18 Sep 2015 - 10:13 PM

I'm In Charge (Matthew Chadwick) takes advantage of his light weight to win the HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup, a third win in the race for trainer Caspar Fownes. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Chief Executive's Cup a changing of the guard as Caspar Fownes takes Charge

6 Sep 2015 - 11:29 PM

Veteran sprinter Lucky Nine could make his reappearance in the HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup on September 6. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Veteran sprinter Lucky Nine could line up at opener to racing season

25 Aug 2015 - 11:30 PM

Caspar Fownes

Reigning champion trainer Caspar Fownes aims for another title

15 Jun 2015 - 11:29 PM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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