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Luke Ferraris

The latest news and updates on Luke Ferraris, a professional jockey from a distinguished racing family, having grown up in Hong Kong before training at the South African Jockey Academy. He was twice crowned champion apprentice in South Africa and achieved a significant milestone by winning the South African Triple Crown with Malmoos in 2021, a feat accomplished by only a few jockeys. Ferraris has also secured multiple Group 1 victories, including the Cape Town Met. Now a prominent figure in Hong Kong racing, he reached 100 wins there by late 2024, demonstrating his skill and tactical riding expertise.

Luke Ferraris

Newnham bids to bounce back in championship battle with strong Happy Valley team

Australian handler aims to recapture top form with a full card of runners at city circuit.

Superstar jockey McDonald confirmed to ride Seraph Gabriel in Derby

Eustace and Browne McMonagle combine with solid chances at Sha Tin

All Out For Six, Talents Ambition and Super Unicorn headline Mark Newnham’s Sha Tin squad

The top trainer looks to strike back in the trainers’ championship with seven chances to hit the board.

Fownes says ‘good luck’ to title rivals after extending lead with Valley treble

Four-time premiership-winning handler declares he’s the one to chase down after three-timer at city circuit.

Fownes and Whyte bag doubles as Ferraris and Purton dominate Valley card

Trainer extends championship lead while pair of jockeys both notch trebles at city circuit.

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

Jerry Chau and Andrea Atzeni had the biggest winning hauls of the month, while Francis Lui continued his exceptional 2026.

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.

Ferraris banks on history repeating as Lucky With You defends TVB Cup crown

Young South African rider fancies Group One placegetter in his first Class Two start since November 2023.

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.

Hayes looks to bridge Classic Mile drought with Akashvani and Public Attention

Trainer’s two runners have drawn low barriers for the first leg of the Classic Series at Sha Tin.

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.

Chadwick excited to reunite with Cosmo in Mile: ‘he’ll be in with a shout’

Four-time Group One-winning jockey has regained the ride on Manfred Man’s talented four-year-old in Sunday’s feature.

David Hayes ends nightmare week on a high as Money Catcher rolls back the years

China Win secures a poignant win for the top trainer, whose family stables were rocked by a bushfire this week in Australia.

My Wish swap a disappointing call that highlights brutal reality jockeys can face

The rising star’s owners announced a change to Alexis Badel from regular rider Luke Ferraris earlier this week.

Badel gets My Wish call-up for the Stewards’ Cup as owners make switch

Mark Newnham’s stable star will have a change of rider for the Group One race on January 25.

Size continues surge as Endued and Raging Rapids bring up Sha Tin double

The 13-time champion trainer has now won with six of his last 31 runners as he climbs the table.

Ferraris bags birthday winner as Mount Everest scales new heights at Sha Tin

South African jockey guides David Eustace’s Happy Boss to a thrilling victory.

Eustace ‘looking forward’ to Sha Tin chances as he assembles strong squad

The British handler unleashes Greater Bae and Happy Boss, a pair of eye-catching runners from their last starts.

Warrior set for smooth Cup passage as Ka Ying draws one for the first time

While aware of the risks that come with jumping from the inside alley, trainer David Hayes is happy to ‘trust the horse’.

Two decades after father David’s HKIR success, Ferraris dreams of his own glory

The rising star partners leading hope My Wish in Sunday’s Group One Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin.

Whyte hopes last-start winner can get rolling again: ‘He’s a very nice horse’

After recovering from knee surgery, Celestial Hero races for the first time this season at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

Bowman banks on in-form Radiance to boost bid for IJC berth

Australian ace aims to jump Luke Ferraris for one of the final two positions in Happy Valley’s coveted contest next month.

My Wish continues to thrive: ‘I think on present form, he’s the one to beat’

Championship-leading trainer expects his emerging star to strengthen his Group One Hong Kong Mile credentials again on Sunday.

Ferraris hoping to be Happy Valley King on Wednesday as he chases IJC berth

The 23-year-old is locked in a tussle for a slot at next month’s coveted competition.

Eustace wheels out big guns at Sha Tin: ‘His first-up run was excellent’

Massive Sovereign tackles the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m), while Victor The Winner and Light Years Charm headline Sunday’s Class Two.

Moreira and Lemaire return to IJC line-up, while injured Moore remains a chance

Reigning champion Mickael Barzalona, Kiwi gun James McDonald, William Buick, Hollie Doyle, Rachel King and Umberto Rispoli complete a superstar overseas cast.