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Jamie Richards

Jamie Richards
Jamie Richards is a distinguished horse trainer, currently active in Hong Kong since the 2022/23 season, known for training successful racehorses, including the late Seasons Wit. Previously, he led New Zealand’s Te Akau Racing, where he achieved success as a four-time Champion Trainer. Richards set national records for wins and Group 1 victories, accumulating 53 Group 1 wins with throughbreds like Melody Belle and Probabeel.
Cool Boy wins at Sha Tin in February. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Richards taking slow approach as Cool Boy begins path towards Classic Mile

The promising three-time winner makes his reappearance in the Class Three San Tin Handicap (1,200m).

Hong Kong racing

No draw fears for Richards as Lahore bids for a 1,000m hat-trick at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

Whyte heaps praise on Purton as pair collects race-to-race Happy Valley double

Hong Kong racing

Avdulla has ‘no ambitions to go home’ as he bids to earn a licence extension

Australian jockey is keen to bounce back from a quiet season and stay in Hong Kong beyond his six-month contract.

Brenton Avdulla celebrates victory in last year’s Classic Cup on Rubylot. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Richards sends strong squad to first Valley meeting led by Storming Dragon

Kiwi trainer has five chances at city circuit, including the six-year-old son of Star Turn who performed consistently at the track throughout last season.

Hong Kong racing

Classic Series early look: trainers weigh in on their young hopefuls

The SCMP analyses some of this campaign’s top three-year-olds as they gear towards the four-year-old series in 2027.

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Hong Kong racing

Richards awaits return of La Forza as he looks to maintain hot form

New Zealand trainer hopes to continue super run following seven winners from last 10 meetings, including doubles at both courses.

La Forza, ridden by Zac Purton, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Patience pays off for Richards after a double with Lahore and Romantic Fantasy

Kiwi trainer thrilled following a brace that included a breakthrough victory and 830-day drought breaker.

Hong Kong racing

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

Australian jockey kicks off late-season contract with victory on his third ride, booting home heavily-backed galloper at city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Badel seeks another Valley win on Bunta ahead of Group One ride on Beauty Waves

French jockey looks to guide sprinter to a hat-trick at city circuit before lining up in Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize.

Alexis Badel returns on Bunta Baby at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

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.

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

Early season ‘best four-year-old in town’ Bulb General makes long-awaited return

Jamie Richards’ excitement machine has been absent since a pair of eye-catching wins earlier this campaign.

Hong Kong racing

Teetan looking forward to quality book of rides at Happy Valley on Wednesday

Mauritian jockey has strong hand at city circuit headlined by Young Champion.

Hong Kong racing

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.

Papaya Brose storms to victory on debut. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Future is bright for Richards as Cool Boy and City Gold Banner give him double

The New Zealand handler snapped a cold streak with a brilliant brace with two smart-looking youngsters.

Jamie Richards celebrates a double at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Helene Supafeeling lays down Classic Series credentials with sparkling debut

David Eustace’s import will step up in trip for his next start as he aims towards the Classic Mile in February.

Hong Kong racing

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

Zac Purton struck once again, Vincent Ho and David Eustace had their best months of the season and David Probert’s woes continued.

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Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Debut winner can take Luck out of the equation

Sam Agars runs through his tips for what will be a subdued afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Ever Luck salutes under James Orman on debut last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Goldentronicmighty gives Richards a lift after ‘heartbreaking’ blow with Bulb

Kiwi handler strikes at Sha Tin eight days after emerging stable star is ruled out of Classic Series with injury.

Hong Kong racing

Richards aims to keep the good times rolling with strong Happy Valley squad

The 36-year-old has quickly moved past a self-professed ‘shocker’ of a campaign last time around.

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.

Fight Time wins at Sha Tin last month under Britney Wong. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Exciting Bulb General lights up Sha Tin turf, while Man celebrates 700th win

Jamie Richards’ four-year-old racks up third straight win in style, while veteran trainer reaches major milestone.

Bulb General storms home under Zac Purton to make it three wins in succession. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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

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

Zac Purton, Caspar Fownes and Jamie Richards make strong starts to the new season, while Matthew Poon’s struggles continue.

Hong Kong racing

Badel bags upset win of the season on 65-1 roughie en route to Sha Tin treble

French jockey slots three-timer on Sunday, including a shock victory aboard $66.75 outsider Same To You.

Alexis Badel celebrates his treble at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Jamie Richards enjoying Groovy Feeling of ‘quite incredible’ start to the season

After consecutive doubles to kick off 2025-26, the Kiwi trainer is relishing every minute of his change in fortunes.

Jamie Richards has saluted with his past four runners. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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