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Time Warp wins the Hong Kong Gold Cup in front of an empty stand at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Jockey Club continues to defy coronavirus but it’s not all plain sailing

Turnover continues to suffer, some punters struggle to adapt to the new normal and attracting new riders is as tough as ever

17 Feb 2020

Matthew Poon and John Size celebrate Ping Hai Galaxy’s win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

How often does John Size have a 100-1 winner?

13 Feb 2020 - 3:56 PM

Zac Purton partners El Jefe to victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Coronavirus: Purton assures fans the jockeys just ‘want to keep racing’

10 Feb 2020 - 4:58 PM

Horses jump from the gates at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Coronavirus fear drives more changes but racing in Hong Kong continues

6 Feb 2020 - 6:04 PM

Junius Ho Kwan-yiu (left) collects a trophy after Hong Kong Bet wins at Happy Valley in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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The man who cancelled a race meeting removed as owner of Hong Kong Bet

3 Feb 2020 - 2:01 PM

Romantic Touch wins the Macau-Hong Kong Trophy at Taipa in 2018. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Coronavirus: Macau cancels race meetings as Hong Kong pushes on

30 Jan 2020 - 6:00 PM

Lyle Hewitson celebrates his win aboard Kiram on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Lyle Hewitson can hold his head high after tough initiation to Hong Kong

23 Jan 2020 - 4:56 PM

Beauty Generation and Waikuku hit the line in Sunday’s Group One Stewards’ Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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It’s now or never – Beauty Generation has to go to Dubai

20 Jan 2020 - 3:28 PM

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

Talking Points

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

16 Jan 2020 - 5:47 PM

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

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

13 Jan 2020 - 3:34 PM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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