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Goko Win (red cap) gets up close to home under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Douglas Whyte gets change of luck as he teams up with Hugh Bowman to fire in Happy Valley double

After enduring 50 winless runners, the 53-year-old enjoys a brilliant night thanks to the successes of Goko Win and Ivy League

7 May 2025

Hugh Bowman and Majestic Knight claim victory at Happy Valley in July. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Majestic Knight returns to his sweet spot: ‘he’s been running in the wrong races’

14 Jan 2025 - 1:18 PM

Danny Shum was on fire at the Valley on Wednesday night with four winners. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum soars to championship lead with January Cup highlighting Valley four-timer

8 Jan 2025 - 11:27 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 HK winners: ‘It’s an amazing number’

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM

Caspar Fownes and Hugh Bowman celebrate a third of the evening. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fownes and Bowman combine for Valley treble: ‘We’re working well together’

25 Sep 2024 - 11:56 PM

Hugh Bowman, Douglas Whyte and connections celebrate Majestic Knight’s Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte strikes with Valley double courtesy of Majestic Knight and Zoom Boom

4 Jul 2024 - 11:22 PM

Jockey Hugh Bowman and trainer Douglas Whyte with Russian Emperor after his win in the 2023 Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte pays tribute to retired Emperor: ‘They come around once in a lifetime’

30 May 2024 - 8:18 PM

Hugh Bowman and Douglas Whyte with Russian Emperor after his 2023 Champions & Chater Cup win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Russian Emperor ‘flying’ ahead of potential swansong in Champions & Chater Cup

25 May 2024 - 2:42 PM

Douglas Whyte gallops Russian Emperor at Sha Tin last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Russian Emperor ‘all systems go’ for potential Champions & Chater Cup swansong

9 May 2024 - 10:13 AM

Russian Emperor triumphs in last year’s Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m) at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte cautious as Russian Emperor tackles ‘difficult’ Queen Mother Memorial Cup

2 May 2024 - 1:43 PM

Douglas Whyte celebrates his 200th win as a trainer with Hugh Bowman after Majestic Knight’s Happy Valley triumph. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte records 200th win as a trainer with Valley triumph: ‘I’ve got a long way to go’

24 Apr 2024 - 11:08 PM

Jockey Hugh Bowman and trainer Douglas Whyte celebrate Russian Emperor’s Group One Champions & Chater Cup win last year. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Russian Emperor to bypass Champions Day and head to Queen Mother Memorial Cup

18 Apr 2024 - 12:50 PM

Lyle Hewitson guides Flaming Rabbit to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Flaming Rabbit scorches turf to end duo’s drought: ‘It’s been a long time between drinks’

31 Mar 2024 - 7:05 PM

Copartner Prance wins at Happy Valley for champion jockey Zac Purton. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lui books Buick for Derby ride and continues top form at the Valley

13 Mar 2024 - 11:34 PM

Russian Emperor takes out last year’s Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte proud of ‘brave effort’ from Russian Emperor after Amir Trophy fifth

17 Feb 2024 - 11:22 PM

Russian Emperor wins last year’s Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m) under Hugh Bowman. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Emperor ‘flying’ during final preparations for H.H. The Amir Trophy defence

15 Feb 2024 - 3:42 PM

Russian Emperor lands consecutive Group One Champions & Chater (2,400m) titles under Hugh Bowman. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Russian Emperor ‘in great order’ ahead of H.H. The Amir Trophy defence

29 Jan 2024 - 1:53 PM

Jockey Karis Teetan and trainer Douglas Whyte celebrate with connections following Majestic Knight’s win at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Teetan rides sixth double in eight meetings as Majestic Knight continues strong form

5 Jan 2024 - 12:41 AM

Topic / Douglas Whyte

Douglas Whyte

Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.