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Mister Monte scoots away for Joao Moreira to win on December 13 at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Pivotal night for Moreira in jockeys’ championship battle

The three-time defending champion has missed seven meetings this season and will be keen to build on his lead with another two-day suspension coming up

8 Jan 2018

The four-year-old hit the front early first-up but perhaps condition caught up with the big gelding and he gets an opportunity to impress at Sha Tin on Sunday

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Not fit enough or not good enough? Good Standing faces a big test

4 Jan 2018 - 8:43 PM

The four-year-old is yet to race in Hong Kong but is already one of the top picks for the HK$18 million feature in March and gets his first chance to impress local fans on Monday at Sha Tin

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He’s got the look, but is Derby hope Ruthven ready for the races?

28 Dec 2017 - 8:45 PM

Nash Rawiller rides Eighty Eighty in a trial on December 12. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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No Joao? That just means better odds about Eighty Eighty

21 Dec 2017 - 7:19 PM

Call Me Awesome wins in May. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

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A good barrier and a return to the Valley make for an Awesome combo

18 Dec 2017 - 6:37 PM

Derek Leung drives Pingwu Spark (right) to victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong’s biggest horse Pingwu Spark may have met his match

14 Dec 2017 - 6:32 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira celebrates a winner at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Joao Moreira set to correct his strike rate at Happy Valley

11 Dec 2017 - 7:15 PM

Nothingilikemore bursts away to win his fifth straight race on October 22. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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‘Show off day’ a chance for Nothingilikemore to shine

7 Dec 2017 - 8:36 PM

Marvel Hero wins the Happy Valley Vase easily in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Fownes’ Marvel is a Happy Valley Hero in the making

4 Dec 2017 - 7:29 PM

With a better draw, the three-year-old looks the one to beat in the Granville Handicap on Sunday, but Gallant Return could provide some serious competition

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Freedman’s Dragon set to sparkle again at Sha Tin

30 Nov 2017 - 8:43 PM

The bottom grade has proved a happy hunting ground for the first-year trainer and he heads to the city track with a strong team again this week

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‘King of Class Five’ Lor set to increase his strike rate at the Valley

27 Nov 2017 - 8:26 PM

Zac Purton rides Super Missile in a barrier trial at Sha Tin in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Super Missile can go bang on debut for Lor, Purton

23 Nov 2017 - 7:17 PM

Douglas Whyte after winning on Roman Impero on November 11. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Whyte hopes for Happy Valley boost ahead of trip to Perth

20 Nov 2017 - 8:03 PM

Joao Moreira is ecstatic after Top Beautiful wins at Sha Tin on September 16. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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After some bad beats, Chris So can bounce back with Top Beautiful

16 Nov 2017 - 7:40 PM

Zac Purton celebrates with fans after another Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Purton to continue hot Happy Valley form with Exceptional Desire

13 Nov 2017 - 8:56 PM

The trainer has been touted as a contender for the title but needs his young horses to progress if he is to live up to those expectations

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Talented trio need to fire if Chris So is to be a championship threat

9 Nov 2017 - 8:06 PM

Dennis Yip after another win. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Yip can continue hot form after trio come up trumps at draw

6 Nov 2017 - 8:13 PM

Hot King Prawn was a dominant winner of a griffin race in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Fifty shades of grey – rising stars to provide a Hot Spark at Sha Tin

2 Nov 2017 - 7:47 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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