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Controversial political figure Junius Ho (second from left) receives a trophy after his horse Hong Kong Bet won a race at Happy Valley in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Controversial figure Junius Ho drags Jockey Club into political mess

The Class Two Cheung Hong Handicap (1,000m) is being run as the opening race at Happy Valley on Wednesday night because the pro-establishment lawmaker’s horse Hong Kong Bet is entered

16 Sep 2019

David Hayes poses for photos at Sha Tin after being announced as a trainer for the 2020-21 season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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‘It’s been killing me’: the inside story of Hayes’ return to Hong Kong

12 Sep 2019 - 4:47 PM

Blake Shinn (right) and Lucky Guy finish second to Aldo Domeyer and California Gungho. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Shinn’s positive start and other takeaways from the season opener

5 Sep 2019 - 5:10 PM

Horses race across the line at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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What impact will Betfair have on Hong Kong racing?

28 Aug 2019 - 3:06 PM

Zac Purton celebrates Beauty Generation’s eighth victory of the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Record or not, Purton’s season one of the best in Hong Kong racing history

11 Jul 2019 - 6:44 PM

John Moore is all smiles after producing yet another winner at Sha Tin this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Why kick legendary trainer John Moore out of Hong Kong?

8 Jul 2019 - 2:12 PM

John Moore in the winners circle at Sha Tin this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jockey Club confirms 2019-20 will be Moore’s last season in Hong Kong

4 Jul 2019 - 5:28 PM

Beauty Generation’s connections collect the Champions Mile trophy in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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And the Hong Kong Jockey Club Champion Awards winners are …

27 Jun 2019 - 3:13 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his 150th winner of the season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Purton concedes reaching mark for most wins in a term will be ‘difficult’

24 Jun 2019 - 2:31 PM

The Royal procession at Royal Ascot. Photo: GBRI

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Jockey Club’s world pool off to a solid start, Fight Hero retires

20 Jun 2019 - 3:54 PM

Touch Of Luck (left, without head piece) finishes second to Lasting Friendship at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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When needing a Touch Of Luck, Velcro malfunction burns punters

13 Jun 2019 - 4:37 PM

Aldo Domeyer celebrates his win aboard Victoriam at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Domeyer responds to Sha Tin pressure: ‘I knew I had to break the duck’

10 Jun 2019 - 1:40 PM

Apprentice Victor Wong returns to scale after riding a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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When it comes to injured riders, silence from the Jockey Club is deafening

6 Jun 2019 - 7:02 PM

Hugh Bowman and James McDonald have a chat after a race at Sha Tin on Champions Day. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Who comes, who goes? Jockey Club to determine riders’ futures

3 Jun 2019 - 5:40 PM

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Jockey Club makes desperate money grab as turnover plummets

30 May 2019 - 4:43 PM

Zac Purton cruises to victory aboard Southern Legend in the Kranji Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

What does Hong Kong’s dominance mean for the future of the Kranji Mile?

27 May 2019 - 7:58 PM

Exultant bolts for home in the Hong Kong Gold Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Beauty Generation has dominated, but could Exultant be the real hero?

23 May 2019 - 5:12 PM

Regan Bayliss lifts Champion’s Way to victory in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Who are the most exciting young horses in Hong Kong?

20 May 2019 - 6:13 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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