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Douglas Whyte at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Whyte hopes Violet Star can enter Classic Series reckoning with Sha Tin win

Trainer’s Irish import is looking for some much-needed rating points to get a spot in the Classic Cup (1,800m) on March 1.

7 Feb 2026

Endued wins at Sha Tin for John Size. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size continues surge as Endued and Raging Rapids bring up Sha Tin double

1 Jan 2026 - 6:58 PM

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley win with son Ronan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of December

29 Dec 2025 - 4:15 PM

Lyle Hewitson has a useful book at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hewitson ‘striving for even more’ as he looks to continue strong start

21 Dec 2025 - 4:05 PM

Douglas Whyte has assembled a strong team at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Confidence the key to King Oberon as he goes for three on the spin at the Valley

16 Dec 2025 - 4:14 PM

Ryan Moore celebrates his third International Jockeys’ Championship crown at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third IJC win at Happy Valley

10 Dec 2025 - 11:45 PM

Sheikara Whyte is Hong Kong’s newest equestrian star. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Remember the name? Hong Kong’s new equestrian star riding high in her own right

8 Dec 2025 - 8:00 AM

Jockey Hugh Bowman, trainer Douglas Whyte and connections enjoy Celestial Hero’s win in July. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte hopes last-start winner can get rolling again: ‘He’s a very nice horse’

2 Dec 2025 - 2:16 PM

Hong Lok Golf gets up in the nick of time at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Group One tilt on the cards as Hong Lok Golf gets back on track in style

30 Nov 2025 - 6:45 PM

Douglas Whyte is hoping for a big run from Shanwah on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte hoping Shanwah passes Sunday test on way to ambitious Hong Kong Cup tilt

29 Nov 2025 - 9:44 AM

Romantic Warrior wins the weekend’s Group Two Jockey Club Cup (2,000m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Calandagan could lead attack on Romantic Warrior, but first he must make it through the Japan Cup

26 Nov 2025 - 4:59 PM

Luke Ferraris is aiming for a spot in the International Jockeys’ Championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ferraris hoping to be Happy Valley King on Wednesday as he chases IJC berth

11 Nov 2025 - 10:20 AM

Douglas Whyte gallops Shanwah at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Group One placegetter makes Hong Kong debut at Sha Tin: ‘He’s a lovely horse’

6 Nov 2025 - 2:40 PM

Hakka Radiance surges clear under Zac Purton to complete a Happy Valley hat-trick. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton fires in Valley treble as Bowman, Shum and Whyte bag doubles

2 Nov 2025 - 7:12 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his 1,900th Hong Kong win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton sails past 1,900 HK wins while Newnham clicks up another gear

22 Oct 2025 - 11:12 PM

Romantic Warrior gallops at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

11 Sep 2025 - 4:07 PM

Trainer Douglas Whyte, jockey Hugh Bowman and owner David Boehm celebrate Dan Attack’s Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman, Whyte and Richards fire in doubles at Valley opener

10 Sep 2025 - 11:30 PM

Derek Leung is right in the mix for the Tony Cruz Award. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung ‘still positive’ about late comeback as Tony Cruz Award reaches its finale

15 Jul 2025 - 7:14 AM