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Beauty Generation returns to scale after winning the 2019 Stewards’ Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Where has the depth gone in Hong Kong’s Group Ones?

Sunday’s HK$10 million Stewards’ Cup boasts just seven runners and is one of the weakest ever assembled

16 Jan 2020

Zac Purton guides Exultant to victory in November’s Group Two Jockey Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Which Hong Kong horses are realistic chances of racing in Dubai?

13 Jan 2020 - 3:34 PM

Talking Points

Is John Size’s championship dominance coming to an end?

9 Jan 2020 - 5:12 PM

Horses fight out the finish at Happy Valley last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Demand ensures nine-race cards will continue indefinitely

6 Jan 2020 - 4:53 PM

Tony Piccone gives a thumbs up after opening his Hong Kong account on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Breath of fresh air Piccone good for Hong Kong racing, whatever happens next

2 Jan 2020 - 5:00 PM

A horse goes through the Hong Kong International Sale in July. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Handicapping change could provide boon for European breeders

30 Dec 2019 - 6:29 PM

Private Secretary races away from his rivals to win at Happy Valley on Thursday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Private Secretary goes where few before him have in Valley blitz

27 Dec 2019 - 4:23 PM

Douglas Whyte inspects debut winner Xponential at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Whyte opens up on his successful production line of new horses

23 Dec 2019 - 3:37 PM

Jockey Alberto Sanna. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Jockey Club’s hardline approach to Alberto Sanna is short-sighted

19 Dec 2019 - 4:19 PM

Umberto Rispoli celebrates after winning the Group One QE II Cup in 2012. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

‘The loyalty is gone’: Umberto Rispoli lifts lid on Hong Kong departure

16 Dec 2019 - 3:33 PM

Christophe Soumillon returns on Admire Mars after winning the Group One Hong Kong Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Why Japan is beating Hong Kong in the race for big-name jockeys

12 Dec 2019 - 5:05 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates as Beat The Clock returns to scale after winning the Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

An ode to Beat The Clock and an assessment of Beauty Generation

9 Dec 2019 - 6:34 PM

Frankie Dettori ahead of the IJC at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: HKJC

Talking Points

No fireworks as IJC night misses the mark

5 Dec 2019 - 6:29 PM

Almond Eyes wins the Group One Dubai Turf in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Almond Eye’s absence is a body blow, but HKIR show must go on

2 Dec 2019 - 5:59 PM

Jockey Alberto Sanna at Sha Tin trackwork. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

What does reputation count for? The Alberto Sanna conundrum

28 Nov 2019 - 4:38 PM

Aethero wins at Sha Tin in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Don’t expect Hong Kong’s best flooding to Oz despite quarantine relief

25 Nov 2019 - 6:06 PM

Jockey Club officials Bill Nader (left) and Andrew Harding kick off the Hong Kong International Races field announcements. Photo: HKJC

Column

Timing of Magical HKIR disappearing act raises serious questions

21 Nov 2019 - 4:50 PM

Horses jump in Sunday’s Group Two Jockey Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Who is the best horse in Hong Kong right now?

18 Nov 2019 - 5:08 PM

Tom Biddington joined the Post in 2016 after a decade in Australia working for the Adelaide Advertiser, the NT News, Shepparton News, Cricket Victoria and Racing.com.

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