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David Eustace

The latest news and updates on David Eustace, an accomplished British horse trainer, he recently embarked on a new chapter establishing his own stable in Hong Kong, having assumed training duties in September 2024. Previously, he was a highly successful co-trainer with Ciaron Maher in Australia from 2018 to early 2024. Their partnership amassed over 1,000 wins, including the 2022 Melbourne Cup with Gold Trip and the 2020 Cox Plate with Sir Dragonet, and they were Australian Champion Trainers in 2022/23. Eustace, who trained Fashion Legend, is known for integrating sports science into his methods.

David Eustace

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

Joao Moreira and Cody Mo had big months, while a host of jockeys and trainers were winless.

Atzeni clinches best Hong Kong season with double crowned by King’s big win

Eustace banking on Colourful King to bounce back on return to the Sha Tin straight

Eustace hoping Vivacious Win can go back-to-back at Valley after superb breakthrough victory

The Autumn Sun galloper broke through with a red-hot performance last start after being sent off as $1.90 favourite.

Legendary trainer Moore returns as owner of import Grand Eagle at Sha Tin

Hong Kong’s most successful handler will be in a new role on Saturday when his Go Racing Syndicate has its first runner in the city.

Resources extends unbeaten record as Cruz, Eustace and Avdulla bag doubles

Promising galloper handles step up in class and distance comfortably ahead of potential tilt at Classic Series.

Massive Sovereign closes in on latest injury comeback as Yiu joins elite club

The 2024 Hong Kong Derby hero is expected to return from a string of setbacks next month for new trainer Frankie Lor.

Light Years Charm gives Eustace landmark Group Three victory in Hong Kong

British handler secures milestone when partnering with Jerry Chau in the Lion Rock Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hayes turns to three-year-olds in bid to keep in touch with title leaders

Australian trainer fancies My Mars and Happy Promise as the best of his Sha Tin runners as he looks to strike back in premiership race.

Chau looks to extend Tony Cruz Award lead with strong book at Happy Valley

Local jockey has tallied 37 winners for the term and currently sits fourth in the championship.

Kingscote hopes lightweight ride will be a Force: ‘it’s worth doing hopefully’

British jockey will get down to 117lb to ride Ricky Yiu’s progressive galloper in Sunday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

Brazilian jockey begins Hong Kong campaign in superb style after riding quartet at city circuit.

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.

Chan launches two-pronged attack in first Derby crack with Grove and Gabriel

Owner fires double assault on the city’s most coveted race on Sunday at Sha Tin.

Lor and Ting relaxed despite wide draws for Numbers and Little Paradise in Derby

Key contenders will break from barriers 13 and 10 respectively in the city’s most coveted race at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Superstar jockey McDonald confirmed to ride Seraph Gabriel in Derby

Champion rider hops off Beauty Bolt to team up with David Eustace’s stayer in city’s most coveted race.

Eustace and Browne McMonagle combine with solid chances at Sha Tin

British handler and Irish jockey look to strike with Riding Together and Helene Supafeeling.

Hong Kong Derby top 10: Numbers, Invincible Ibis lead SCMP’s rankings

Fourth and second placegetters from the Classic Cup headline ratings for the city’s most coveted race.

Eustace and Bowman eye Valley double with Silvery Breeze and Ragga Bomb

British handler and Australian jockey team up with consistent Class Three galloper and brilliant last-start winner at city circuit.

Patience the key for Beauty Bolt as Cruz targets third Classic Cup win

The legendary trainer has enjoyed success in the second leg of the Classic Series with Floral Pegasus and California Spangle previously.

Colourful King spearheads Eustace’s bid for a change of luck

Australian import will be fancied to turn the tables on Stellar Express from their last clash in the Bauhinia Sprint Trophy.

Fownes regains championship lead after Papaya Brose dazzles on debut

Four-time premiership winner sits atop the standings again after unveiling a smart newcomer on Thursday.

Seraph Gabriel continues on Derby trail as Eustace targets Sha Tin winners

Helene Supafeeling and Riding Together help strengthen the trainer’s hand on Thursday’s Lunar New Year card.

Chau charges into Tony Cruz Award lead with exceptional Happy Valley treble

British duo David Eustace and jockey Richard Kingscote also collect doubles on Wednesday evening.

Whyte hopes Violet Star can enter Classic Series reckoning with Sha Tin win

Trainer’s Irish import is looking for some much-needed rating points to get a spot in the Classic Cup (1,800m) on March 1.

Bowman hopes Storm Rider can rise to the occasion in the Million Challenge finale

Regal Gem, King Miles, Helene Feeling, Romantic Son and Silvery Breeze are the other five in contention for the lucrative bonus.

Lor eyes DBS x Manulife Million Challenge glory with Regal Gem at Happy Valley

Veteran trainer hopes his progressive galloper can take advantage of light weight and deliver owners a HK$1 million bonus.

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

Zac Purton was at his brilliant best while Francis Lui, David Hayes and John Size had big hauls for the month.