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Hugh Bowman celebrates his Sha Tin four-timer on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Bowman lands four-timer despite missing Sha Tin features: ‘it was my mistake’

Australian rides his most Hong Kong winners on a single day after being fined HK$20,000 for failing to make the weight for Sunday’s Group Two races

9 Apr 2023

Jockey Luke Ferraris and trainer Douglas Whyte enjoy The Good Deal’s win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ferraris lands ‘special’ first win for Whyte after watching him dominate as a kid

2 Apr 2023 - 7:33 PM

Jerry Chau and Duke Wai return after running fifth in Saturday night’s Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The Inside Word

Chau soaks up ‘dream’ trip to Dubai World Cup: ‘I’ve learned a lot’

26 Mar 2023 - 6:09 PM

Vincent Ho is all smiles after landing his 500th Hong Kong winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ho becomes only second home-grown jockey to snare 500 Hong Kong winners

19 Mar 2023 - 9:15 PM

Glorious Dragon trials at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ng’s Dubai World Cup team doubles as Dragon gets Glorious Group One call-up

11 Mar 2023 - 8:51 PM

Douglas Whyte couldn’t be happier with how Russian Emperor is travelling in Dubai. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong duo full steam ahead to Dubai Sheema Classic despite differing fortunes

5 Mar 2023 - 7:09 PM

Beauty Eternal wins the Class Two Citigold Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Beauty Eternal’s Derby odds slashed after Size’s star smashes the clock

26 Feb 2023 - 8:44 PM

Carroll Street salutes under Karis Teetan at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte’s magical weekend continues, while Purton lands treble before rare suspension

19 Feb 2023 - 9:02 PM

Douglas Whyte gives Russian Emperor a pat after his Champions & Chater Cup win last year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Russian Emperor and Senor Toba at home in Qatar ahead of H.H. The Amir Trophy

12 Feb 2023 - 7:50 PM

Richard Gibson enjoys a winner at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Gibson positive despite Wellington’s second, Shinn commits to Classic Cup ride

5 Feb 2023 - 8:06 PM

James McDonald enjoys Happy For All’s victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

McDonald and Moore cash in as Size takes title-race lead with a treble

29 Jan 2023 - 8:03 PM

Victor The Winner coasts home under Hugh Bowman at Sha Tin on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Victor The Winner bounces back in style with four-length victory at Sha Tin

24 Jan 2023 - 9:12 PM

Russian Emperor wins the 2022 Group One Gold Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Qatar trip could provide ‘a bit of a spark up’ for Whyte’s Russian Emperor

15 Jan 2023 - 8:19 PM

Drombeg Banner upsets Sweet Encounter at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The Inside Word

Drombeg Banner upstages hot favourite to stake unlikely Classic Mile claim

8 Jan 2023 - 8:18 PM

Angus Chung steers Ima Single Man to win the Class Two Cherry Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on New Year’s Day. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Angus Chung snares biggest win of his career with Ima Single Man

1 Jan 2023 - 9:41 PM

Dylan Mo enjoys the winning feeling after Packing Treadmill’s Class Two Poinsettia Handicap (1,600m) victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Treadmill remains unbeaten this season as replacement rider Mo opens his account

25 Dec 2022 - 12:44 AM

Trainer Jamie Richards and jockey Lyle Hewitson celebrate Holy Power’s win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jamie Richards gets off the mark at Sha Tin as Holy Power impresses on debut

19 Dec 2022 - 9:22 AM

A bustling Sha Tin crowd watches the field thunder down the straight on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club confident bumper HKIR will help drive city’s Covid-19 recovery

11 Dec 2022 - 10:33 PM

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The Inside Word

After graduating, Mark joined Racing Post in 1996 and was its chief sports writer until he moved to Australia in 2001. In Australia, he was the media manager of, among others, Centrebet, Sydney FC and Tom Waterhouse, and he ran the Western Australian Turf Club's racing and wagering operations.