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Trainer John Size (left) celebrates his 1,500th Hong Kong win with Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Size sails past 1,500 HK wins as Beauty Eternal headlines fabulous four-timer

Master trainer joins John Moore in reaching the remarkable milestone, remembering some of the best gallopers of his 22-year career

19 Nov 2023

Hugh Bowman enjoys his victory aboard Invincible Sage last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman ready to return with a bang at Sha Tin: ‘it’s been a little too long’

10 Nov 2023 - 3:12 PM

Zac Purton drives Ensued to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size works magic with Ensued: ‘they were only going to tell me he needs further’

15 Oct 2023 - 6:57 PM

Trainer Cody Mo celebrates his first career victory with jockey Zac Purton on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cody Mo enjoys ‘less pressure’ but winless John Size enters uncharted territory

7 Oct 2023 - 9:00 AM

Beauty Eternal (right) coasts into sixth in his Tuesday morning trial. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Eternal tunes up for Sha Tin Trophy return: ‘hopefully, he can take that next step’

19 Sep 2023 - 1:53 PM

Hong Kong’s 12-time champion trainer, John Size, at Happy Valley on July 6. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size takes record-breaking 12th HK title; Purton and Lui secure Valley crowns

13 Jul 2023 - 12:16 AM

Courier Wonder wins the 2021 Group Three Sha Tin Vase (1,200m) under Joao Moreira. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wonders will never cease if Size’s Courier delivers his first win in 777 days

8 Jul 2023 - 9:43 AM

Tuchel (blue and white colours) wins a Class Two contest over 1,600m at Sha Tin on May 21. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size of gap between leader and chaser may be too big to breach after Sunday

24 Jun 2023 - 11:03 AM

Alexis Badel steers Erimo to his four-length win over 1,650m at Sha Tin on May 10. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Versatile Erimo backs up off Saturday all-weather win seeking Sunday turf triumph

15 Jun 2023 - 3:35 PM

Manfred Man, Zac Purton and stable staff celebrate Lucky Sweynesse’s Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) win at Sha Tin on February 5. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Man targets domestic domination with Sha Tin Vase top weight Lucky Sweynesse

3 Jun 2023 - 11:53 AM

Hugh Bowman trials Beauty Joy at Sha Tin on March 28. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman derives Joy from getting best out of defending Lion Rock Trophy champion

3 Jun 2023 - 11:01 AM

Champion trainer Frankie Lor celebrates one of his 55 wins this season at Happy Valley on February 8. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Teetan on Point for Valley bow as Lor’s hopes of putting Size to the Sword fade

29 May 2023 - 3:40 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his win aboard Super Bonus on Sunday, the five-time champion jockey’s 100th Sha Tin victory this season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Four-timer helps Purton set one record and puts him back on track for another

28 May 2023 - 8:33 PM

Tuchel runs down Flaming Rabbit to win the Class Two Para Sports Coach Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

The Inside Word

Size rates two-time Classic Series silver medallist Tuchel’s win as his best run

21 May 2023 - 9:21 PM

Red Lion wins the Class One Hong Kong Macau Trophy (1,400m) under Alexis Badel at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size quinellas HK Macau Trophy as Red Lion roars louder than Beauty Eternal

13 May 2023 - 7:06 PM

Jockey Alexis Badel and trainer John Size celebrate Seizing The Moment’s win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size seizes the moment with Sha Tin treble to extend title lead to double digits

7 May 2023 - 8:46 PM

Sight Success trials under Vagner Borges at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sight Success bounces out of Dubai trip and into Chairman’s Sprint Prize

25 Apr 2023 - 12:51 PM

Sight Success gallops at Meydan on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size has first overseas Success in his sights as HK graces world stage again

23 Mar 2023 - 5:57 PM

Topic / John Size

John Size

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.