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Straight Arron gallops at Meydan on Wednesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Fownes backs Arron to hold his own at Meydan, says ‘this horse has more quality’

While Senor Toba felt the wrath of Equinox 12 months ago, the trainer believes his five-year-old is much better placed to make his presence felt on Dubai World Cup night

27 Mar 2024

Straight Arron wins his 1,700m turf trial under Hugh Bowman at Happy Valley on Friday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Straight Arron on target for Dubai raid after impressing in final preparations

15 Mar 2024 - 12:58 PM

Straight Arron is bound for the Dubai World Cup meeting next month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Straight Arron set for rematch with Voyage Bubble at Dubai World Cup meeting

5 Mar 2024 - 2:31 PM

Caspar Fownes will take a team of seven runners to Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

First Look

Caspar Fownes dealt contrasting barrier draws with two leading runners at Happy Valley

26 Feb 2024 - 1:43 PM

Trainer Caspar Fownes celebrates a recent Happy Valley winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fownes takes in-form team to the Valley: ‘He’s a horse that has upside’

14 Feb 2024 - 3:42 PM

Dan Attack salutes under French jockey Antoine Hamelin at Happy Valley last night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum and Bentley land doubles while some familiar colours salute at Happy Valley

8 Feb 2024 - 12:35 AM

Vincent Ho partners Elliptical in a barrier trial at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fownes has ‘high hopes’ for Derby-bound Elliptical as galloper faces next test

12 Jan 2024 - 12:19 PM

Awesome Fluke trials at Happy Valley on November 25. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Series prospect out to prove Awesome win in WATC Derby wasn’t a Fluke

21 Dec 2023 - 6:35 PM

Golden Long delivers on debut under Matthew Chadwick at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lor snaps longest drought of his career thanks to Golden debutant

13 Dec 2023 - 11:17 PM

Straight Arron wins the Group Two BOCHK Jockey Club Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club Cup winner Straight Arron books ticket to Hong Kong’s richest race

19 Nov 2023 - 9:22 PM

Straight Arron (left) wins the Group Three Queen Mother Memorial Cup in May. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fownes eyes bigger picture for Straight Arron ahead of Ladies’ Purse assignment

2 Nov 2023 - 3:51 PM

Alfred Chan returns aboard Kurpany following their Class Two dirt win at Sha Tin in January 2022. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fownes supports Chan as jockey gets feature-race opportunity on Kurpany

26 Oct 2023 - 5:16 PM

Vincent Ho (left) and Caspar Fownes at the trophy presentation following Capital Delight’s dead heat with Lucky Archangel at Happy Valley on October 4. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fownes supports Ho as Capital Delight returns to the races without banned jockey

16 Oct 2023 - 3:46 PM

Brett Prebble rides Cape Of Good Hope to win the Group One Australia Stakes (1,200m) at Moonee Valley in 2005. Photo: Darrin Braybrook/Sunday Herald Sun

Hong Kong racing

How Prebble repaid Oughton for saving his HK career with historic win in Australia

5 Oct 2023 - 2:49 PM

Ellis Wong returns to the Sha Tin winner’s circle aboard Class Two Causeway Bay Handicap (1,000m) victor Kurpany on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Apprentice Wong registers biggest win of career on master Fownes’ rank outsider

17 Sep 2023 - 6:50 PM

Caspar Fownes enjoys a victory last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fownes ready for another title push: ‘Straight Arron excites me the most’

14 Sep 2023 - 2:23 PM

Keagan de Melo celebrates after opening his account in Hong Kong at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

De Melo tastes maiden Hong Kong success, while Atzeni announces his return

13 Sep 2023 - 11:12 PM

Hong Kong’s 12-time champion trainer, John Size, at Happy Valley on July 6. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size takes record-breaking 12th HK title; Purton and Lui secure Valley crowns

13 Jul 2023 - 12:16 AM

Topic / Caspar Fownes

Caspar Fownes

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.