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Mark Newnham has five strong chances at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Newnham bids to extend title lead with strong squad assembled for Sha Tin dirt

Australian trainer aims to continue his all-weather success this term with five runners on Wednesday night

4 May 2026

Turquoise Velocity wins narrowly under Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lui keeps in touch with trainers’ championship leaders with Sha Tin double

3 May 2026 - 8:47 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of April

30 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Stellar Express and Andrea Atzeni (right) win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size looking to capitalise on successful month with Stellar Express at Happy Valley

28 Apr 2026 - 5:30 PM

Giant Ballon, ridden by Zac Purton, goes back-to-back at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton pursues Happy Valley hat-trick with Giant Ballon following historic day at Sha Tin

27 Apr 2026 - 2:08 PM

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates with horse racing enthusiasts after the victory of Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Record tourist numbers flock to ‘one of the best race meetings ever’ on Champions Day at Sha Tin

26 Apr 2026 - 9:37 PM

Ka Ying Rising easily won the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize on Champions Day at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, My Wish complete Hong Kong sweep on Champions Day

26 Apr 2026 - 7:33 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes hails Ka Ying Rising ‘one of the best horses I’ve ever seen’ after Chairman’s Sprint Prize romp

26 Apr 2026 - 7:13 PM

Ka Ying Rising, the world’s highest-rated sprinter, knocked 0.02 seconds off his own previous mark at FWD Champions Day. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising annihilates rivals as he secures 20th consecutive win on Champions Day

26 Apr 2026 - 3:01 PM

Owner Leung Shek-kong is delighted after drawing barrier three for Ka Ying Rising for Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Confidence remains high in Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior camps ahead of Champions Day

23 Apr 2026 - 5:00 PM

Jockey Ethan Brown celebrates his first Hong Kong win with trainer Cody Mo. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ethan Brown makes dream start to Hong Kong stint with Happy Valley win on Shooting To Top

22 Apr 2026 - 11:30 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins the Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Prospect of wet track no concern for David Hayes as Ka Ying Rising bids for 20th straight win

20 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Trainer Mark Newnham (right) has four solid chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham eyes Happy Valley hat-trick with Ace War ahead of dual-pronged Champions Mile assault

20 Apr 2026 - 2:09 PM

Gold Patch gives Zac Purton 100 wins for the season at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton scores 11th century thanks to Gold Patch and Absolute Honour at Sha Tin

19 Apr 2026 - 7:48 PM

Zac Purton boots home Patch Of Cosmo in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton reunites with Patch Of Cosmo at Sha Tin as he seeks a 10th straight century

18 Apr 2026 - 4:09 PM

Little Paradise (inside) holds off Red Lion to win a Sha Tin trial on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Invincible Ibis and Little Paradise please Mark Newnham and Zac Purton ahead of Champions Mile test

16 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Fantastic Fun, ridden by Hugh Bowman, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum keeps pace with championship leaders after scoring a treble at the Valley

15 Apr 2026 - 11:38 PM

John Size has a strong team at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Quirky but talented Crossborderpegasus makes his return for Size at Sha Tin

9 Apr 2026 - 5:01 PM