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Brett Prebbles salutes after Contentment takes out the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Stakes. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Contentment chasing history as he eyes off back-to-back wins in the Sha Tin Trophy

John Size’s star can rewrite the record books and become the first horse to win consecutive editions of Sunday’s Group Two

22 Oct 2016

Thewizardofoz makes his return to racing at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Handicaps can cover race fitness for Sun Jewellery and Thewizardofoz, says John Size

20 Oct 2016 - 6:14 PM

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John Size unveils some talented young types at Sha Tin worth following

17 Oct 2016 - 7:17 PM

Zac Purton

John Size backs in Zac Purton to deliver on Diamond Friends at Sha Tin

6 Oct 2016 - 6:37 PM

Jockey Brett Prebble and Amazing Kids return to scale after taking out the Group Three National Day Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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John Moore calls foul on Chadwick after roughhouse National Day Cup and stewards agree

1 Oct 2016 - 8:25 PM

The Australian looks to have the team to win the championship once again but Hong Kong’s handicap system may prove his toughest hurdle

Hong Kong racing 2016-17 season opening

Back-to-back titles? More meetings doesn’t make task any easier, says reigning champion trainer John Size

2 Sep 2016 - 8:18 PM

John Size celebrates after clinching the trainers’ championship. Photo: Kenneth Chan

2015-16 Hong Kong racing season review

John Size clearly on top, but the true action among the trainers was at the bottom of the ranks

16 Jul 2016 - 8:30 PM

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Pin hopes on John Size’s three-year-olds for end-of-season Fun

20 Jun 2016 - 11:17 PM

The four-year-olds won the Premier Plate and Premier Cup respectively, but while John Moore’s galloper is heading to the Sha Tin Mile Trophy, John Size’s charge is likely finished for the season

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New kids on the block Helene Paragon, Sun Jewellery to avoid clash at season finale after impressive wins

19 Jun 2016 - 9:01 PM

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John Size to take a different path than usual with eye-catcher Dr Listening

12 Jun 2016 - 10:55 PM

Maurice was far from disgraced in second, with jockey Tommy Berry saying the horse didn’t settle, but Hong Kong’s Contentment finished last

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Longshot Logotype stuns Yasuda Kinen big guns with all-the-way victory in Tokyo

5 Jun 2016 - 7:50 PM

Logotype, pictured winning the 2013 Satsuki Sho at Nakayama, took out the Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo racecourse on Sunday. Photo: Japan Racing Association

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Dual disappointment: Maurice, Contentment beaten as Logotype takes Yasuda Kinen

5 Jun 2016 - 3:29 PM

Benson Lo Tak-wing watches his horse, Contentment, complete his final gallop for Sunday’s Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Content in the world of racing: Owner Benson Lo finds another shooting star

4 Jun 2016 - 6:32 PM

Maurice looked in good condition and his handler said he would be at 100 per cent given another week. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong Mile winner Maurice still short of his best in race to be primed for Sunday’s Yasuda Kinen

2 Jun 2016 - 2:53 PM

Race 3, Regency Darling, ridden by Kei Chiong Ka-kei, won the class 4 over 1200m at Sha Tin. 22MAY16

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Listen here, the good doctor John Size has a horse to follow

26 May 2016 - 7:59 PM

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John Size’s Diamond in the rough on tough day at the office

14 May 2016 - 8:48 PM

House Of Fun looks ready to make a winning debut at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Welcome to John Size’s House of Fun in Triple Trio opener

9 May 2016 - 9:15 PM

Volitation impressed with his victory at his third time of asking, and looks well placed to make it two in a row on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Size’s Volitation a reliable Triple Trio banker

21 Apr 2016 - 8:58 PM

Alan Aitken has worked in all facets of the media and was the master of the famous AJC Punters Podium at Sydney racecourses for many years. He was one of Australia's most respected racing journalists over almost two decades with The Sydney Morning Herald before joining SCMP in 2001. Alan also has extensive magazine and radio experience and is a respected racing form analyst.

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