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Joao Moreira guides Thewizardofoz to victory in the Group Three Premier Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

A lesson in patience as record-breaking Size shows his wizardry

Champion trainer notches his 92nd winner of the season, beating Tony Cruz’s mark from 2004-05, as an injury-plagued gelding produces his best in the Premier Cup

25 Jun 2017

Zac Purton and Hot King Prawn decimate their rivals in the opening race at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Hot King Prawn offers the bare minimum in domination

18 Jun 2017 - 11:02 PM

Joao Moreira guides Beat The Clock to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

The racebooks are beaten, now Size chases Cruz’s record

11 Jun 2017 - 11:54 PM

Zac Purton and Beauty Only at Tokyo Racecourse. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Cruz backs Beauty Only after a creditable effort in Yasuda Kinen

4 Jun 2017 - 7:20 PM

Contentment watched by trainer John Size in Tokyo. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Heart says Rapper, head says Werther, but Yasuda could complicate things

3 Jun 2017 - 1:59 PM

Trainer confident of a better showing in Tokyo feature after disastrous 2016 campaign despite his horse again trimming down

John Size

Contentment body weight down again in build-up to Yasuda Kinen

1 Jun 2017 - 6:56 PM

John Size

More winners to come in Size’s record-breaking season

29 May 2017 - 6:30 PM

Joao Moreira

Zero Hedge the latest winner to be produced from the Size machine

28 May 2017 - 10:36 PM

The master trainer notches his 78th win of the season as two talented types show a hint of what they’re capable of with outstanding performances in their first starts

John Size

Size sets new career-best as classy debutants dominate

13 May 2017 - 11:32 PM

Hot King Prawn finishes last in his trial on May 5 but the youngster’s superior speed should shine through on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

John Size

Record chaser: Size zeroes in on all-time mark and century

11 May 2017 - 6:50 PM

The eight-time champion trainer has four of the 11 runners in Sunday’s Group One, headlined by likely favourite Mr Stunning

John Size

Numbers in Size's favour for Chairman’s Sprint Prize

5 May 2017 - 1:10 PM

Joao Moreira and Nothingilikemore cruise away from their rivals at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Size’s rising star Nothingilikemore extends his unbeaten run to four

23 Apr 2017 - 11:15 PM

Amazing Kids works on the dirt track at Meydan on Friday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

International Races

Size, Amazing Kids stay under the radar ahead of Al Quoz Sprint

24 Mar 2017 - 4:55 PM

Profits to be had following the Brazilian are with trainers who choose his engagements more carefully

On The Rails

How to make money on Joao Moreira’s stable links

14 Mar 2017 - 12:53 PM

Nothingilikemore puts a space on his rivals as he lands his third straight victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Nothingilikemore confirms his standing as HK’s most exciting youngster

12 Mar 2017 - 10:46 PM

John Size

Size’s Prawn Baba books Derby ticket on back of Moreira magic

5 Mar 2017 - 11:05 PM

John Size

Size snaps up 1,000th Hong Kong winner

23 Feb 2017 - 12:04 AM

Joao Moreira

Nothingilikemore stamps himself as a future star with stunning win

19 Feb 2017 - 11:11 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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