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Matthew Poon rides Solar Hei Hei at trackwork this week, one of five rides for his boss David Hall. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hall to use the Poon Train’s claim to maximum effect on the dirt

The apprentice has made an impressive start to his Hong Kong career, but his best strike rate is on the dirt and his boss is out to take full advantage

29 May 2017

Once thought to need a wet surface, the two show they can do it on firm tracks as well as they deliver again at Happy Valley

David Hall

Firm Valley track no worries for Hall’s Super Victory Boys

18 May 2017 - 12:03 AM

David Hall

Plunge debutant is not Little, he’s got Giant form on the board

7 May 2017 - 11:24 PM

Zac Purton and Andoyas (left) hold off Nash Rawiller and Happy Contender at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

David Hall

Queen Mother Memorial Cup a possibility for in-form Andoyas

12 Apr 2017 - 11:59 PM

Umberto Rispoli is all smiles after winning on Right Call at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hall rides roller coaster of emotions as Rispoli enjoys sweet victory

19 Mar 2017 - 11:31 PM

Zac Purton

Jing Jing Win is back as Beijing owners spend big again at HKIS

18 Mar 2017 - 9:02 PM

David Hall

Andoyas, Digital Pioneer to end Hall’s lean patch

5 Jan 2017 - 8:00 PM

Zac Purton guides Jing Jing Win to victory in Friday’s trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hall still gauging Jing Jing Win’s best trip

3 Dec 2016 - 8:31 PM

Brett Prebble drives Solar Hei Hei to victory in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

David Hall

Solar Hei Hei gets all the favours for the Chevalier Cup at Sha Tin

26 Nov 2016 - 8:09 PM

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David Hall finding it hard to halt the hype on HK$8.5 million purchase Jing Jing Win

23 Oct 2016 - 11:38 PM

Connections celebrate the debut victory of Jing Jing Win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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David Hall’s HK$8.5 million boom horse Jing Jing Win can take the next step

20 Oct 2016 - 8:37 PM

Mr Picasso finishes over the top of Hot Hot Pepper, despite having “a meltdown” before the race. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Mr Picasso needs to relax to produce a masterpiece, says David Hall

25 Sep 2016 - 11:32 PM

Racing’s newest cult hero gets hit hard by the handicapper, rated higher than former superstar Silent Witness at the same stage of his career

Tony Cruz

Don’t crucify Pakistan Star, pleads his trainer Tony Cruz

19 Sep 2016 - 7:35 PM

He’s bred to get a trip and showed his class with a dominant debut victory at Sha Tin

David Hall

HK$8.5 million horse Jing Jing Win on a potential Hong Kong Derby trail after winning debut

18 Sep 2016 - 9:25 PM

Pricy purchase Jing Jing Win (left), ridden by Zac Purton in a recent trial, makes his much-anticipated debut on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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HK$8.5 million purchase Jing Jing Win out to justify hype on debut

17 Sep 2016 - 4:24 PM

David Hall

David Hall on Fire as Tango and Argentum bring up a double

1 Jul 2016 - 8:42 PM

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David Hall finally strikes luck for Lee family with griffin Call Me Handsome

12 Jun 2016 - 11:30 PM

David Hall

Victory, boys: rain dance works wonders for David Hall and Brett Prebble

9 Jun 2016 - 8:30 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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