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Harry Bentley

Harry Bentley
Harry Bentley is a highly accomplished British rider with extensive international racing experience. He gained prominence as a six-time Qatar Champion Jockey between 2013 and 2019, securing major victories including the Qatar Derby and Qatar Gold Cup.
Harry Bentley celebrates his Group Two Premier Bowl victory on Tomodachi Kokoroe last October. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bentley starts road to recovery with September return his main goal

British jockey targets next season’s opening meeting after suffering multiple injuries in a nasty fall at Sha Tin last week.

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Brown celebrates first HK treble as Bentley suffers forearm fracture in fall

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Ho believes finding cover is the key for the exciting Hot Delight at Sha Tin

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Bentley looking for repeat with last year’s Derby placegetter Angel at the Valley

British jockey seeks two triumphs in a row with Francis Lui-trained galloper who showed fantastic return to form last time out.

Packing Angel, ridden by Harry Bentley, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Bentley hopes to make the most of golden opportunity on unbeaten Hot Delight

British jockey is excited to ride boom three-year-old for the first time in Saturday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

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

Zac Purton, Danny Shum, David Hayes and John Size were among the top performers for a memorable month.

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Stormy Grove ‘close’ to top level as Lor hopes for further progress at Sha Tin

The top trainer also runs the likes of excitement machine Smart Golf and veteran Money Catcher on Sunday’s card.

Frankie Lor at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Shum keeps pace with championship leaders after scoring a treble at the Valley

Local trainer secures three-timer on Wednesday night thanks to Harmony Galaxy, Fantastic Fun and Always My Folks.

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Bentley tees up two good chances in Smart Golf and Elite Golf at Sha Tin

British jockey lines up series of smart mounts as he looks to drive them home on Sunday.

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Hayes relishing chance to unleash one-time Derby hopefuls at Sha Tin

Pocketing and China Win headline the trainer’s team as he sends nine horses to the races on Sunday.

David Hayes celebrates a Sha Tin winner last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Lor upbeat despite Derby defeat as Hayes links up with familiar face

Pierre Ng also enjoys a double on a competitive day of action at Sha Tin.

Numbers (inside) and Stormy Grove (outside) fill the placings behind Invincible Ibis in the Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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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.

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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.

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Smart Golf excites for Lor as Bentley, So, Size and Teetan double up

The top trainer warmed up for a huge week, including a Derby bid, with another of his smart prospects saluting.

Smart Golf salutes at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Hayes eyes final bid for Hong Kong Derby berth with China Win at the Valley

Australian handler has one last chance at city circuit to get his four-year-old into the city’s most coveted race.

China Win scores under Zac Purton at Sha Tin in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Bentley eager to continue momentum with solid book of Sha Tin rides

British jockey hopes to build on feature victory last Sunday when he teams up with the likes of Fortune Boy and Tomodachi Kokoroe this weekend.

Hong Kong racing

Lor snares another Classic Cup upset with 21-1 chance Stormy Grove

Trainer bags a third victory in Classic Series race with outsider defying odds brilliantly under Harry Bentley.

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Lor banks on Numbers’ tactics to give him an edge over Paradise in Classic Cup

Veteran handler hopes his import’s front-running ability can help his bid to get the better of Classic Mile hero on Sunday.

Numbers fends off his rivals to win the Centenary Vase under Derek Leung. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Crawford set to keep the good times rolling with strong Sha Tin squad

The 54-year-old’s Sunday chances are headlined by Lovero, Conspirator and Beauty Missile.

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Stormy Grove a potential late Derby entrant after barnstorming win for Lor

Connections of Australian import could pay up to put him in the mix for Hong Kong’s most coveted race next month.

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Ka Ying Rising wins trial ‘as you’d expect’ as Hayes looks to continue good run

The world’s best sprinter goes for a historic 18th straight win in the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m) on February 22.

Ka Ying Rising wins a barrier trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Lucky Ranger a smart one for Newnham as title fight with Hayes heats up

Championship contenders trade blows with a winner each at Sha Tin as Francis Lui also continues good form with a double.

Lucky Ranger bolts up at Sha Tin under Luke Ferraris. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Romantic Son secures dramatic third-straight Million Challenge for Hayes

Trainer bags hat-trick in annual series after his galloper’s thrilling last-gasp victory at the city circuit.

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Guyon extends hot form with double as Newnham unveils smart debut winner

French jockey continues to gather momentum in Hong Kong with a brace, while Supreme Sea makes an impressive start to his career.

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Rising Force lands massive plunge as Smart Golf lights up the turf at Sha Tin

Backed from $16 to $3.35, Ricky Yiu’s galloper salutes for savvy punters with an effortless win.

Rising Force cruises to victory under Richard Kingscote. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of December

Caspar Fownes surged to the championship lead with a big month, while James Orman and Ellis Wong were also some of the top performers.

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley win with son Ronan. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Group One tilt on the cards as Hong Lok Golf gets back on track in style

Chris So Wai-yin’s rising star could be set for the Group One Stewards’ Cup (1,600m) in January.

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Ho and Chau exchange IJC blows at Happy Valley with Wednesday doubles

The pair are in a tussle for the local riders’ slot at the International Jockeys’ Championship, with Vincent Ho narrowly in front.

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