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Owner Patrick Kwok Ho-chuen, trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Zac Purton after Beauty Bolt’s win in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz backs Beauty Bolt to boost Classic Mile claims at Sha Tin on Sunday

Legendary trainer is confident promising import can strengthen hopes for first leg of four-year-old series

8 Jan 2026

Zac Purton guides Invincible Ibis to a third straight triumph last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

5 Jan 2026 - 5:04 PM

Zac Purton guides Colourful King to an explosive victory in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace keen to bounce back from New Year’s Day with Colourful King a top chance

3 Jan 2026 - 2:19 PM

Stellar Express wins at Sha Tin in December. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wunderbar and Stellar Express headline John Size’s assault on Group Three Bauhinia Sprint Trophy

2 Jan 2026 - 4:42 PM

Circuit Grand Slam makes a winning Hong Kong debut. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Circuit Grand Slam can be a knockout bet

31 Dec 2025 - 4:00 PM

Jockey Luke Ferraris and connections of Happy Boss lap up his Sha Tin triumph. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Luke Ferraris bags birthday winner as Mount Everest scales new heights at Sha Tin

27 Dec 2025 - 7:23 PM

Lo Rider scores first up at Happy Valley under Harry Bentley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lo Rider primed for return to Derby trip: ‘we think the 2,000m is perfect for him now’

26 Dec 2025 - 12:22 PM

Andrea Atzeni and Amazing Kid (12) give John Size his first Happy Valley winner of the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size snares first Happy Valley winners of the season as Me Tsui secures memorable brace

17 Dec 2025 - 11:37 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 Happy 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

Ryan Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third International Jockeys’ Championship win at Happy Valley

10 Dec 2025 - 11:45 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his first IJC victory in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins the International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

10 Dec 2025 - 11:25 AM

Joao Moreira (left) and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges shake hands at Wednesday night’s IJC press conference. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

First the International Jockeys’ Championship and then a longer Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

9 Dec 2025 - 8:05 PM

Hugh Bowman (outside) gets up late aboard Gorgeous Win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman doubles up ahead of International Jockeys’ Championship as Danny Shum and John Size also snare braces

7 Dec 2025 - 7:24 PM

Helios Express (left) trials at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Galaxy Patch and Helios Express on track to peak at Hong Kong International Races after dirt trial

4 Dec 2025 - 12:36 PM

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

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of November

1 Dec 2025 - 2:40 PM

Jockey Hugh Bowman is in line to ride Massive Sovereign for David Eustace. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sovereign skips Chevalier Cup with Bowman in the mix for HK Cup ride

27 Nov 2025 - 12:51 PM

Allcash (grey) and Hugh Bowman win at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman and Ho snag final IJC berths at Happy Valley

26 Nov 2025 - 11:46 PM