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Lucky Sweynesse wins the Group One Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) in December under Zac Purton. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Bowman primed for super Sweynesse opportunity: ‘It will depend on how he begins’

Australian rider is ready to adapt to ‘sluggish’ start when he hops aboard the world’s highest-rated sprinter in Sunday’s Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m)

6 Apr 2024

Hugh Bowman will ride Lucky Sweynesse. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman bags Lucky Sweynesse ride as Man’s merry-go-round continues

26 Mar 2024 - 4:23 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates after winning the Classic Cup aboard Helios Express. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman and Helios Express ready to complete Classic Series clean sweep

24 Mar 2024 - 8:53 AM

Helios Express takes out the first leg of the Classic Series under Hugh Bowman last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman oozes confidence ahead of Helios Express’ Classic Cup test

2 Mar 2024 - 2:29 PM

Straight Arron runs on behind Romantic Warrior to finish fourth in December’s Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Returning Bowman relishes Gold Cup challenge: ‘he’ll be right there with them’

22 Feb 2024 - 2:21 PM

Hugh Bowman completes his Happy Valley four-timer with a narrow win aboard Happy Golf. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Brilliant Bowman goes bang with 4,639-1 Happy Valley four-timer

1 Feb 2024 - 12:36 AM

Hugh Bowman returns to the winner’s enclosure after saluting aboard Hong Kong Hall earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman looking forward to a ‘reset’ after bumpy first half of 2023-24 season

30 Jan 2024 - 4:40 PM

Jockey Vincent Ho returns after a recent winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ho faces extended stint on sidelines; Bowman banned after causing his own fall

28 Jan 2024 - 9:31 PM

Hugh Bowman partners Wellington in an all-weather trial at Sha Tin earlier this month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman hopes Wellington can serve it up to Sweynesse in Centenary Sprint Cup

27 Jan 2024 - 1:58 PM

Galaxy Patch coasts to victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Galaxy Patch to tackle Classic Mile, Bowman snags Wellington ride

16 Jan 2024 - 11:28 AM

Russian Emperor returns to the Sha Tin turf under Hugh Bowman for his first trial since picking up an injury in November. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Emperor pleases Bowman in Stewards’ Cup tune-up: ‘His attitude was great’

9 Jan 2024 - 5:50 PM

California Spangle and Hugh Bowman win the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) in October. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Confident Cruz ‘very pleased’ as Spangle and Bowman reunite in Sha Tin feature

30 Dec 2023 - 4:54 PM

Lyle Hewitson pats Chancheng Glory after their Sha Tin success on November 26, Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chancheng seeks more Glory as Bowman and Poon return from lengthy absences

24 Dec 2023 - 4:07 PM

Hugh Bowman returns to trackwork at Sha Tin on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman ready for Boxing Day return: ‘I can thank my lucky stars it wasn’t worse’

22 Dec 2023 - 3:29 PM

James McDonald celebrates after winning April’s Group One QE II Cup (2,000m) aboard Romantic Warrior. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Big guns Moore and McDonald headline IJC, but injured Bowman ruled out

13 Nov 2023 - 2:09 PM

Hugh Bowman enjoys his victory aboard Invincible Sage last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman ready to return with a bang at Sha Tin on Saturday: ‘it’s been a little too long’

10 Nov 2023 - 3:12 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates his four-timer after California Spangle’s Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) win on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz tells Purton ‘he made the wrong decision’ after Spangle gives Bowman four

15 Oct 2023 - 7:57 PM

California Spangle stretches out under Hugh Bowman in a recent trial. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman’s big week: the Valley, ‘probably the most open Everest’, and Spangle

10 Oct 2023 - 5:00 PM

Topic / Hugh Bowman

Hugh Bowman

Jack has been passionate about racing since watching Frankel power to victory in the 2012 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Having been a racing reporter in the south of England, he then covered racing in the USA, Ireland, France and the UK before moving to Hong Kong in 2023.