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Trainer Jimmy Ting. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ting the new ‘King of Class Five’, Yeung to miss Valley meeting

The rookie trainer has built his success by finding winners in the cellar grade

3 Dec 2018

Talking Points

The Fownes-Purton combo at the Valley is a licence to print money

29 Nov 2018 - 2:36 PM

Ryan Moore after riding Highland Reel to victory in last year’s Group One Hong Kong Vase. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Capri ruled out of HKIR, Ting fined for table mix-up

26 Nov 2018 - 6:52 PM

Umberto Rispoli salutes as Starlight takes out the last race at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Rispoli’s success a testament to perseverance and a positive attitude

22 Nov 2018 - 6:12 PM

Harmony Victory (middle) beats Victory Boys (left) and Charity Go (right) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

A Brazilian and a Brit walk into Shum’s stable as Derby prospects

19 Nov 2018 - 6:58 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Moreira makes Quick Return to Hong Kong with nine rides

15 Nov 2018 - 6:03 PM

Trainer David Hall with Little Giant. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Giant problem: why has the Class One on HKIR day been axed?

12 Nov 2018 - 4:37 PM

Grant van Niekerk returns to scale after winning with Little Bird on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Monkey off Van Niekerk’s back as Purton cops HK$5,000 fine

8 Nov 2018 - 6:01 PM

Pakistan Star wins the Champions & Chater Cup in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

What to do with Pakistan Star? No more 1,800m races for starters

5 Nov 2018 - 5:47 PM

Dylan Mo and Viva Council kick clear of their rivals on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Sha Tin’s dirt track was definitely biased, but not just for leaders

1 Nov 2018 - 5:42 PM

Zac Purton rides Beauty Generation (left) while Grant van Niekerk partners Fifty Fifty in a barrier trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Friction between Purton and Van Niekerk bubbles to the surface

29 Oct 2018 - 4:44 PM

Matthew Poon returns to scale after another winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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What challenges does Matthew Poon face now he is a senior jockey?

25 Oct 2018 - 5:47 PM

Zac Purton and Beauty Generation take out the Sha Tin Trophy. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Beauty Generation is Hong Kong’s highest-rated horse since Able Friend

22 Oct 2018 - 5:08 PM

James McDonald celebrates a win during the 2014 International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

How long before James McDonald is allowed to ride in Hong Kong?

19 Oct 2018 - 5:20 PM

Vincent Ho returns to scale after winning with Ugly Warrior on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Joao Moreira’s return is not the end of the world for local riders

16 Oct 2018 - 7:03 AM

Chad Schofield (orange silks) drives Perfect Glory through a gap despite all the interference around him. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Perfect Glory and Schofield emerge unscathed from the Valley chaos

11 Oct 2018 - 6:00 PM

Tony Millard celebrates a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Can Millard continue his hot start? History says no, horses say maybe

8 Oct 2018 - 6:24 PM

Zac Purton celebrates with the Happy Valley crowd after winning on Insayshable. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Purton proves he’s the Happy Valley master and gives rivals the shake

4 Oct 2018 - 4:22 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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