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Joao Moreira takes out the 2016 Group One Hong Kong Vase (2,400m) aboard Satono Crown. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira out to continue Hong Kong Vase love affair, while James McDonald sets sights on Zac Purton

Magic Man chases a fourth win aboard a Japanese galloper in the 2,400m feature

5 Dec 2024

James McDonald has returned to Hong Kong with a bang. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: Who’s hot, who’s not and the best of November

28 Nov 2024 - 3:01 PM

Circuit Jolly (right) trials at Happy Valley in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Happy Valley next for jumping Jolly, while things going ‘smoothly’ for Ka Ying Rising

11 Nov 2024 - 4:01 PM

Prince Alex salutes at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Prince Alex shakes off golf cart mishap, while Jockey Club shifts Conghua load

8 Nov 2024 - 9:03 AM

John Size looks over Ensued after the four-year-old’s weekend success. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size open-minded about Ensued’s HKIR target: ‘At this point we don’t really care’

4 Nov 2024 - 6:55 PM

Vincent Ho returned to top form with nine wins in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: Who’s hot, who’s not and the best of October

31 Oct 2024 - 2:28 PM

Luke Ferraris among the Happy Valley fans after winning aboard Smart Fighter on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Why more weekend racing at Happy Valley is an absolute no-brainer

29 Oct 2024 - 9:10 AM

Trainer Francis Lui enjoys a Copartner Prance victory with jockey Zac Purton. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Francis Lui and his partner look to cash in at rare Happy Valley day meeting

25 Oct 2024 - 12:12 PM

Trainer Jamie Richards and jockey Hugh Bowman enjoy the recent victory of Gallant Valour. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Form of airborne David Hayes can give Jamie Richards cause for optimism

21 Oct 2024 - 6:12 PM

Vincent Ho is all smiles after Galaxy Patch’s convincing Sunday showing. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Slow-starting Vincent Ho surely pinching himself as Galaxy Patch steps into Golden Sixty void

14 Oct 2024 - 6:17 PM

Zac Purton salutes the crowd after winning the Caulfield Cup in 2014. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong racing

Mob-handed Australia raid ‘a bit of a concern’, says Jockey Club chief

10 Oct 2024 - 6:07 PM

Victor The Winner before the start of the Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama racecourse with Joao Moreira on board. Photos: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Sprinters Stakes in Japan another example of challenge Hong Kong gallopers face overseas

3 Oct 2024 - 6:02 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: Who’s hot, who’s not and the best of September

30 Sep 2024 - 10:14 AM

Veteran trainer Me Tsui is enjoying his strong start to the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Me Tsui leaving nothing to chance this time: ‘I can’t miss anything now’

26 Sep 2024 - 5:59 PM

Zac Purton shoots Wunderbar clear en route to an exciting first-up win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wunderbar return brings the excitement after Celebration Cup snooze

24 Sep 2024 - 9:02 AM

Jockey Vincent Ho waves to fans after Golden Sixty’s last run in April’s Champions Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Golden Sixty through the eyes of a beaten trainer, a lucky jockey and a race caller

19 Sep 2024 - 6:25 PM

Romantic Warrior (left) takes out last year’s Group One Cox Plate (2,040m) at Moonee Valley. Photo: Grant Courtney, Pao Ma Photography

Hong Kong racing

Unless you’re an HKJC official, what’s not to like about Romantic Warrior’s Saudi Cup dream?

16 Sep 2024 - 6:03 PM

Golden Sixty’s retirement ceremony is expected to be confirmed for September 22. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Opinion

Golden Sixty’s retirement a ‘golden opportunity’ to bring fans back to the track

9 Sep 2024 - 5:42 PM

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.

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