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Joe Lau celebrates Crown’s Gift’s victory in the first Hong Kong Macau Trophy in 2004. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Dreams and disappointments: Joe Lau’s HK-Macau interport series ups and downs

After sweeping the very first edition in 2004, the veteran trainer thought he’d repeated the dose in 2007 before a positive test scuppered his hopes

11 May 2023

Jockey Vincent Ho waves to the crowd after Golden Sixty’s Champions Mile victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

With Golden Sixty officially grounded for good, which big gun will travel first?

4 May 2023 - 5:41 PM

Golden Sixty and Vincent Ho after winning the 2022 Champions Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Golden Sixty eyes history, Japan back for more and the unlikely Bubble double

27 Apr 2023 - 6:51 PM

Golden Sixty (right) and Romantic Warrior will lead the local charge on Champions Day later this month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Champions Day attracts nine raiders; handling of Chang’s race book ‘banter’ baffles

13 Apr 2023 - 2:22 PM

Dubai Honour gallops under Tom Marquand at Sha Tin in 2021. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Dubai Honour adds spark to Champions Day: ‘a game move, but great for racing’

10 Apr 2023 - 2:16 PM

Good Standing (middle) wins the Hong Kong Macau Trophy at Sha Tin in 2019. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Return of HK-Macau racing ‘will help to spark things up’ in gambling mecca

3 Apr 2023 - 5:08 PM

Zac Purton after a recent winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton’s record attempt teeters, Yeung ‘won’t stop riding’ despite brutal patch

30 Mar 2023 - 12:25 PM

Hong Kong racing

HK racing considers move to twilight zone: ‘it’s likely it will become a necessity’

27 Mar 2023 - 11:00 AM

Sight Success gallops at Meydan on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size has first overseas Success in his sights as Hong Kong graces world stage again

23 Mar 2023 - 5:57 PM

Ricky Yiu hugs jockey Alexis Badel after their Derby success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Like Badel aboard Bubble, Yiu goes against the grain with blowout Derby victory

20 Mar 2023 - 7:03 PM

Straight Arron wins a Class Three race over 1,800m under Blake Shinn at Sha Tin on February 26 to book his place in the BMW Hong Kong Derby. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Breeding expert rates Atullibigeal and Straight Arron as Beauty Eternal’s biggest Derby threats

16 Mar 2023 - 2:54 PM

Beauty Eternal wins under Zac Purton at Sha Tin in February. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Price’s ‘Moneyball’ approach delivers three Hong Kong Derby runners, including the two favourites

13 Mar 2023 - 5:01 PM

Trainer John Size and owner Patrick Kwok discuss Beauty Eternal’s Hong Kong Derby chances at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sanity prevails with Flaming Rabbit as Bon’s A Pearla grabs last Hong Kong Derby spot

9 Mar 2023 - 1:00 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer John Size celebrate a recent winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton and Size drive each other’s record bids with never-before-seen numbers

2 Mar 2023 - 4:43 PM

Golden Sixty (outside) narrowly defeats Romantic Warrior in Sunday’s Gold Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The wash up from a bumper Gold Cup-Classic Cup day as Teetan loses Warrior ride

27 Feb 2023 - 3:48 PM

The field returns after Wednesday night’s eighth event at Happy Valley is abandoned. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club’s big week: Purton unloads, a HK$12 billion haircut and a void race

23 Feb 2023 - 4:21 PM

Golden Sixty, California Spangle and Romantic Warrior lock horns in last month’s Stewards’ Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What to watch for in the second half of the 2022-23 Hong Kong racing season

13 Feb 2023 - 11:25 AM

Zac Purton is on track to beat Joao Moreira’s single-season record. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton remains on record pace, but the path to Moreira’s mark is getting tougher

9 Feb 2023 - 12:39 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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