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Zac Purton bagged a fantastic four-timer on Wednesday at Happy Valley to gain the top spot on the premiership table with six wins, and he heads to the big course on Sunday with nine chances on the 10-race card, including last-start winner Regency Master (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Class 4
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Sky Field (Deep Field) made a big statement before the break between seasons and this Sunday at Sha Tin he readies for his return in the Class 3 Hung Hom Handicap (1200m), with the Four-Year-Old Classic Series on his radar. “It’s a big season for him, so I’m
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Chad Schofield's Hong Kong campaign will commence with a renewed association with Rattan (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup Handicap (1200m), and the talented rider is eyeing another personal best, following his season-high 43 wins last term. "I just have to
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Hong Kong racing returns on Sunday at Sha Tin. Regency Legend (NZ) (Pins), who is on a path to the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races in December, will line up in the traditional season opener, the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup Handicap (1200m). "I plan to
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Golden Sixty was crowned Four-Year-Old Champion at the Hong Kong Horse of the Year Awards on Thursday. The Francis Lui-trained galloper became only the second horse after Rapper Dragon to win all three legs of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series, including the Hong Kong Derby (2000m). The Medaglia d’Oro gelding,
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New Zealand-bred gelding Lucky Missile (NZ) (Rock 'n' Pop) scored his first Hong Kong win when successful in the Class 4 Tsoi Tak Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Trainer David Hall credits a gear change with the win and is confident the son of Rock
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Joao Moreira rode a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday and he was buzzing after Sky Field (Deep Field) put four lengths on the field in the Class 4 Mr Award Handicap (1200m). The Caspar Fownes-trained three-year-old, who was purchased out of Trelawney Stud’s 2018 New Zealand Bloodstock Book
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All 19 lots offered at the Hong Kong International Sale sold for an aggregate of HK$74.3 at the auction held at Sha Tin racecourse on Friday. The top lot was an I Am Invincible half-brother to Group One winner Volatile Mix and was knocked down for HK$7.
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Members of the public are allowed to return to Sha Tin on Sunday, with restrictions in place. The Hong Kong Jockey Club have announced people will be able to attend the meeting, as long as they book a reservation at the restaurant in advance. After consultation with the government, the
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New Zealand-bred galloper Columbus County (NZ) (Redwood) struck a blow for Zac Purton and this year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby crop with a victory full of promise in the Class 2 Hong Kong Reunification Cup Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Purton saw title rival Joao Moreira bag
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Zac Purton boosted his championship claims on Wednesday night with a fantastic four-timer at Happy Valley and this Saturday at Sha Tin he is aiming to draw further clear of great rival Joao Moreira with a full book of 10 rides. Purton rode the last four winners at the Valley,
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Dances With Dragon (NZ), a son of Savabeel who raced as Hall Of Fame in New Zealand, demolished his rivals in the Gr.3 Premier Plate Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday to give jockey Keith Yeung a much-needed boost. The rider, champion apprentice in 2009/10, nailed his