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Britney Wong Po-ni

(黃寶妮)

Britney Wong Po-ni
黃寶妮
The latest news and top stories on Britney Wong Po-ni, the first female apprentice to ride full-time in Hong Kong in seven years, having been granted a licence for the 2024/2025 racing season. Born in 1999, Wong trained in Australia, where she achieved 50 wins from over 600 races, and also had a brief stint in New Zealand.
Frankie Lor at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lor aiming to jump-start his season as smart Classic Series hope enters the fray

The top trainer gives key updates on his four-year-old hopefuls as he readies a team of eight for Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting.

Hong Kong racing

Lor hoping return to 1,000m for Bottomuptogether can pay dividends at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

Yuen gaining confidence after riding third Hong Kong double at Sha Tin

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Early mornings, strict discipline – the demanding road to becoming a jockey

Joining the city’s Apprentice Jockeys’ School requires more than being able to gallop a horse, as Britney Wong and Nichola Yuen found out.

Apprentice jockeys Nichola Yuen (left) and Britney Wong practising on mechanical wooden horses at the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Apprentice Jockeys’ School in Sha Tin. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best win and ride of May

Zac Purton and Joao Moreira had big months, while Caspar Fownes and Cody Mo were the best of the trainers.

Hong Kong racing

Horse of Year debate rages, but Ka Ying Rising stands out over Romantic Warrior

Superstar jockeys Zac Purton and James McDonald go head to head to state their cases for their respective champion gallopers.

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Hong Kong racing

Fownes reclaims championship lead as Purton is made to wait for 2,000

Joao Moreira grabs a treble, Britney Wong Po-ni rides her first Happy Valley winner and trainer Tony Cruz snags a double on a busy night.

Caspar Fownes celebrates at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Champions Day raiders arrive in HK as Fownes reclaims championship lead

International contenders fly into city ahead of showpiece meeting, while trainer snatches back title advantage at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Yuen lights up Sha Tin with a debut victory at her second ever ride in Hong Kong

Apprentice jockey salutes at her first ever race meeting in her hometown on Wednesday night.

Hong Kong racing

Top Australian jockey Brown and Yuen set to join elite HK riding ranks

Ten-time Group One winner and home-grown apprentice have been granted short-term licences for the back end of the season.

Australian jockey Ethan Brown will ride in Hong Kong towards the end of the season. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Ho and Chau continue tight battle for IJC berth as Wong suffers fractured shin

Local riders fire in a winner each ahead of Wednesday’s cut off for coveted competition, while apprentice sustains injury at Sha Tin.

Jerry Chau boots home Sky Joy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Beauty can Bolt into Classic Series contention

Jay Rooney runs through his selections for the 10-race card, which is headlined by the Class Two Lukfook Jewellery Cup (1,200m).

Hong Kong racing

Light Years Charm bound for return to Group features after tough Class Two success

The Group Two Jockey Club Mile on November 23 looms as a possible target for David Eustace’s progressive galloper.

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Strathpeffer a super chance to salute again

Jay Rooney runs through his selections for the 10-race card, which is highlighted by the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse.

Strathpeffer cruises to victory under Lyle Hewitson. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Happy Valley? Masterofmyuniverse can take the world of beating

Owen Goulding goes through the card for Happy Valley’s only day meeting of the season.

Masterofmyuniverse wins at Sha Tin last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

‘Excited’ Wong confident she has the tools to handle Happy Valley

After 249 rides and 23 winners at Sha Tin, the apprentice jockey gets her chance at the tight-turning city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Brazilian G1 winner Sagacious Life upstages hot field in sensational HK debut

Pierre Ng’s import surges into Classic Series contention with an upset win at $33.65 in the Class Two Panasonic Cup at Sha Tin.

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Hong Kong racing

Purton hoping he has the Horsepower as he gears up for another milestone

The 42-year-old is just one win away from reaching 1,900 winners in Hong Kong.

Zac Purton needs one win at the Valley on Wednesday night to reach his next career milestone. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Fight Time a knockout pick for punters

Owen Goulding is in the hot seat with an extended rundown of his selections for Sunday’s 10 races.

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Wunderbar the one to beat in feature dash

Sam Agars runs through his tips ahead of a bumper National Day card.

Hong Kong racing

Will HK racing fans be treated to Purton v Moreira v McDonald?

With the star Brazilian and gun New Zealander expected to jet in for short-term stints later this year, a midseason stoush for the ages could be on the cards.

Joao Moreira enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2023. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Wong waves goodbye to 10lb claim with stylish Sha Tin double

Apprentice jockey reaches 20 Hong Kong winners thanks to Sunday successes aboard Fight Time and Packing Bole.

Britney Wong salutes after delivering the goods aboard Fight Time. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising ‘a pleasure to watch’ as he blazes through another barrier trial

The reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year continued on his ultimate path towards The Everest in October.

Hong Kong racing

Title races go down to the wire as Leung looks to strike a Tony Cruz Award blow

Both the local riders’ premiership and the trainers’ title are still alive heading into Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting.

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong could have a Class Three Champion Griffin for the first time in 14 years

Not since the 75-rated Bear Hero took the gong at the end of the 2010-11 season has a horse on a mark below 80 been crowned.

Sky Jewellery salutes at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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