Tycoon Resources secured a stylish victory at Happy Valley, extending its unbeaten record and contributing to a double for trainer Tony Cruz. Several jockeys and trainers also celebrated multiple wins.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Lenovo have launched a "home of football" campaign for the World Cup finals, featuring an AI-powered fan zone at Happy Valley Racecourse and a surprise world-famous player appearance.
Caspar Fownes set a new personal best with 41 wins at Happy Valley, breaking his own record. He extended his trainer championship lead to 60 wins. Jockey Joao Moreira also celebrated a double with Fownes.
Jockey Harry Bentley aims for consecutive victories aboard Packing Angel at Happy Valley. He also has rides on All Round Winner, Dashing Maurison, Harmony N Blessed, and Runjeet, with multiple horses showing strong recent form and potential.
Jockey Harry Bentley is set to ride Packing Angel in the Class Two Tai Tam Gap Handicap at Happy Valley, aiming for a second consecutive win. Bentley also has rides on several other horses trained by David Hayes and Douglas Whyte.
Trainer Mark Newnham has two strong contenders, Armor Golden Eagle and Loving Vibes, racing at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. He aims to close the gap in the trainers' championship.
Zac Purton needs 2 wins to reach 2,000 Hong Kong victories, with 8 chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday, including rides on Honest Witness and Armor Golden Eagle.
Trainer Jamie Richards is optimistic about La Forza's return in the Class Three Garonne Handicap, despite an outside draw. La Forza, returning after knee surgery, will be ridden by Brenton Avdulla. Richards also discusses runners Von Baer and Spicy Gold, noting their own challenges with draws and physical conditions.
Jockey Zac Purton moved within two wins of 2,000 career victories in Hong Kong after securing a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday. He won on Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay, and Packing King, and needs just two more wins at Happy Valley on Wednesday to reach the milestone.
Jockey Zac Purton moved within two wins of his 2,000th career victory in Hong Kong after securing a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday. He won on Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay, and Packing King, and needs just two more wins at Happy Valley on Wednesday to reach the milestone.
Jockey Zac Purton is just two wins away from 2,000 career victories in Hong Kong after securing three wins at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday. He is expected to reach the milestone at Happy Valley this week.
Jockey Zac Purton is on the verge of achieving 2,000 career wins in Hong Kong after securing three victories at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday. He needs just two more wins to reach the milestone, which he could achieve at Happy Valley this week.
Caspar Fownes ended a quiet spell with a double at Happy Valley, moving to second in the trainers' championship with 53 wins, one behind leader Danny Shum. Joao Moreira rode both winners, while Tony Cruz and Angus Chung also scored doubles.
Jockey Jerry Chau Chun-lok is set to increase his lead in the Tony Cruz Award standings at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. With a strong book of rides, including Emblazon, Chau aims to continue his successful season.
The Hong Kong trainers' championship hangs in the balance, with Happy Valley races set to decisively sway the title. Danny Shum leads with 54 wins, followed closely by Mark Newnham (52), Caspar Fownes (51), David Hayes (48), Francis Lui (47), and John Size (45).
Danny Shum Chap-shing moves into the lead in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship with a treble at Happy Valley, taking his season win tally to 54, aided by victories from Romantic Gladiator, General Redwood, and Leading Agility.
Jay Rooney ACE WAR - R5 (8) In great form and looks hard to beat once again for Mark Newnham Owen Goulding TACTICAL COMMAND - R7 (8) 3lb below his last winning rating and crucially has drawn low in stall four Olivia O'Sullivan ACE WAR - R5 (8) Has a weight turnaround with The Auspicious and his jockey and stable are in form Phillip Woo STURDY RUBY - R6 (2) Last run in Class Four resulted in a win and is back at that level tonight Shannon (Vincent Wong) AURIO - R8 (2) Improving youngster...
The in-form pair of Karis Teetan and John Size will combine when Teetan reunites with Beauty Alliance in the Class Two ParisLongchamp Handicap (1,650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Teetan has enjoyed an enormously successful month which has included a treble – with each win being aboard a Sized-trained horse – followed by a double one week ago at Sha Tin. “Size’s recent form has been good. I’ve ridden in a couple of races for him this season and he’s given me a few chances now. So let’s...
The in-form pair of Karis Teetan and John Size will combine when Teetan reunites with Beauty Alliance in the Class Two ParisLongchamp Handicap (1,650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Teetan has enjoyed an enormously successful month which has included a treble – with each win being aboard a Sized-trained horse – followed by a double one week ago at Sha Tin. “Size’s recent form has been good. I’ve ridden in a couple of races for him this season and he’s given me a few chances now. So let’s...
David Hayes is hoping to mount a siege of Mark Newnham’s trainers’ premiership lead when he sends a squad of four last-start winners at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Four winners behind Newnham in the table on 48, Hayes is squarely in contention for his first title since the 1998-99 season, when he went back to back after securing his maiden success in 1997-98. Only eight winners separate Newnham (52), Caspar Fownes (51), Danny Shum Chap-shing (51), Hayes, Francis Lui Kin-wai (46) and John...
Douglas Whyte dominated Happy Valley with a treble on Wednesday night, highlighted by Giant Ballon who secured a hat-trick in the Class Three Busan Handicap (1,200m). Gameplayer Elite and Find My Love completed a three-timer for the trainer, who only sent out a handful of runners at the city circuit. “We’ve only had five runners and three winners – it’s been a great night. The Valley has always been a special place for me, more so as a trainer than as a jockey. It’s vibrant, tactical and leaves...
Jay Rooney COLOURFUL KING - R7 (2) Has raced without luck of late and returns to his best course and distance here Owen Goulding SUPERB KING - R5 (2) Has finally drawn a barrier over the Valley 1,200m and can take advantage Olivia O'Sullivan ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE - R9 (6) Thrived with Valley switch and Purton takes over Phillip Woo ROMANTIC LAOS - R6 (2) Has performed better in this grade and should map well from his draw Shannon (Vincent Wong) GAMEPLAYER ELITE - R5 (8) Loves this track and...
John Size targets four winners at Happy Valley on Wednesday, led by Stellar Express in the Class Two Seoul Handicap (1,000m). The trainer reflects on a successful April with eight winners, including a Sha Tin four-timer, as he seeks continued momentum at the city circuit with Stellar Express, Crossborderdude, Spirit Of Peace, and Perfect Pairing.
A record-extending 20th consecutive victory for Ka Ying Rising on Sunday has left jockey Zac Purton with nothing but admiration for the world’s highest-rated sprinter. The David Hayes-trained superstar broke his own track record in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m), knocking 0.02 seconds off the previous mark to secure his ninth Group One win, taking his prize money to more than HK$150 million. “Well, he’s just a real-life unicorn, isn’t he?” Purton said. “It’s amazing to be a part of the...
