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Alberto Sanna gives Mr Lumieres a pat after winning on debut. Photos: Kenneth Chan

‘What the hell is this?’ Hall’s sprinter shows bush form can shine at Sha Tin

The four-year-old raced at tracks in Australia you need Google maps to find, but his debut Hong Kong win proves looks can be deceiving

1 Mar 2018

The Australian snaps the longest run of outs in his career as the sprinter wins on Wednesday night, giving the trainer his first victory since October 25

David Hall

After 112 days and 146 starts, David’s drought is Hall over

14 Feb 2018 - 11:47 PM

David Hall

Hall has 400 reasons to smile after Little Giant’s tough win

14 Oct 2017 - 10:15 PM

Matthew Poon guides Solar Hei Hei to victory at Sha Tin in July. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Honest Solar Hei Hei the one to beat in Hakka Cup at Sha Tin

13 Oct 2017 - 7:51 PM

Zac Purton after winning on Heroic Guru in June 2016. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Step up in trip the key as Hall, Purton combine with Heroic Guru

9 Oct 2017 - 6:05 PM

Zac Purton guides Jing Jing Win to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

David Hall

One-time boom horse Jing Jing wins, but he still has a way to go

1 Oct 2017 - 9:30 PM

Zac Purton

Dr Listening has the right prescription for Purton and Hall

10 Jul 2017 - 6:40 PM

Matthew Poon is all smiles after winning aboard Penang Hall. Photos: Kenneth Chan

David Hall

Poon snares another double as Penang Hall keeps firing

25 Jun 2017 - 10:52 PM

David Hall

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

29 May 2017 - 6:36 PM

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

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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

David Hall

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

David Hall

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

David Hall

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

23 Oct 2016 - 11:38 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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