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

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

Up-and-coming local jockey is buzzing after partnering a Hong Kong horse abroad for the first time in Saturday night’s Group One Al Quoz Sprint

26 Mar 2023

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

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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

Hugh Bowman celebrates a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman replaces Covid-positive McNeil in IJC

4 Dec 2022 - 7:08 PM

Ryan Moore celebrates Danon Smash’s win in the 2020 Hong Kong Sprint. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moore to ride Wellington in the HK Sprint after speedster has ‘a good week’

27 Nov 2022 - 7:33 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.