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Aethero storms to victory at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Fownes says he is ‘up for the challenge’ of reviving Aethero’s career

With John Moore being forced into retirement at the end of the season, the precocious three-year-old will continue his recovery in a new stable

17 May 2020

David Hayes is announced as Hong Kong’s newest trainer earlier this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hayes says Beauty still has the ‘fight’ to win ahead of Hong Kong return

9 May 2020 - 8:22 PM

Monday’s shipment of horses is the first to arrive in Hong Kong since March 13. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong receives first horses in two months after Covid-19 headache

3 May 2020 - 9:44 PM

Zac Purton pulls up Aethero after he bled badly in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Moore launches bid to train Aethero in Australia after severe bleed

26 Apr 2020 - 9:23 PM

David Hayes during his unveiling at Sha Tin earlier this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Covid-19 could slow Conghua plans for returning David Hayes

19 Apr 2020 - 8:55 PM

A horse goes under the hammer at the Hong Kong International Sale at Sha Tin in 2019. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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International Sale pushed back as Jockey Club spends HK$25.3m on yearlings

12 Apr 2020 - 9:49 PM

Keith Yeung is all smiles after winning on Voyage Star. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Keith Yeung back in the winner’s circle after 138 days and 171 rides

5 Apr 2020 - 8:42 PM

Golden Sixty’s owner Stanley Chan Ka-leung (right) celebrates his victory in the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Government allows Jockey Club owners back on track – under strict conditions

29 Mar 2020 - 9:17 PM

Big Time Baby wins at Sha Tin in February. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Dubai World Cup meeting cancelled in wake of Covid-19

22 Mar 2020 - 9:41 PM

Hugh Bowman returns to scale aboard Enjoying after finishing fourth in the Classic Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Moore’s Enjoying out of Hong Kong Derby with heart irregularity

14 Mar 2020 - 11:08 PM

Karis Teetan on his way to a treble and a suspension at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Karis Teetan suspended for whip use in Hong Kong first

8 Mar 2020 - 9:53 PM

Lyle Hewitson talks to connections after riding Happy Alumni. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Positive Lyle Hewitson leaves Hong Kong with no regrets

1 Mar 2020 - 9:46 PM

Beauty Generation wins the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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No Dubai for Beauty Generation as Kwoks outline plan for their champion

23 Feb 2020 - 7:17 PM

Exultant (right) is beaten home by Time Warp at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Purton on what went wrong as Exultant goes under at $1.20

16 Feb 2020 - 8:48 PM

Golden Sixty wins the Classic Mile under jockey Vincent Ho at Sha Tin last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Golden Sixty doubtful for Classic Cup as Junius Ho makes curious appearance

8 Feb 2020 - 8:23 PM

Silvestre de Sousa after riding a winner at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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De Sousa trades Sha Tin for Wolverhampton in the space of 36 hours

2 Feb 2020 - 9:26 PM

Racing fans are knocked back at the gate at Sha Tin on Monday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Empty seats and frustrated punters – a tough start to Year of the Rat

27 Jan 2020 - 9:18 PM

Aethero wins at Sha Tin this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jockey Club agrees to hold ‘Aethero Sprint’ in lead-up to Dubai

19 Jan 2020 - 9:15 PM

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Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.