Jockey Zac Purton made history with 2,000 Hong Kong wins in May. Trainers' championship saw Caspar Fownes regain the lead. Notable wins include Tycoon Resource and rides by Purton on The Azure and Invictus Dragon.
Caspar Fownes took a two-win lead in the trainers' championship after securing a double at Sha Tin on Sunday with victories from Papaya Brose and Family Jewel. Three debutant horses also achieved notable wins.
Danny Shum Chap-shing took a two-win lead over Caspar Fownes in the Hong Kong trainers' championship after securing a double at Sha Tin on Sunday. Fownes also had a win at Sha Tin, while Hayes kept his slim title hopes alive. Alexis Badel also achieved a brace of wins.
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.
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).
The Hong Kong trainers' championship has reached a thrilling climax with the top four trainers separated by just three wins through 68 of 88 meetings. Mark Newnham leads on 51 victories, with Caspar Fownes, Danny Shum Chap-shing and David Hayes all in close contention. Former champions Francis Lui (45 wins) and 13-time champion John Size (43 wins) remain dangerous outside threats. The season finale has been moved to Happy Valley on July 15 after a typhoon abandoned the September 21 meeting.
Francis Lui Kin-wai secured a Sha Tin double with Turquoise Velocity and Baby Sakura, moving to 45 wins in fifth place in what is shaping as an exciting trainers' championship race. Mark Newnham leads with 51 wins from Caspar Fownes (50), Danny Shum Chap-shing (50) and David Hayes (48). Turquoise Velocity won the Class Three Beijing Clubhouse Handicap while Baby Sakura scored in the Class Three Shenzhen Centre Handicap. Hugh Bowman is booked to ride Japan's Rousham Park against Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior in the Group One Champions & Chater Cup on May 24.
Trainer Mark Newnham has reclaimed the lead in the Hong Kong trainers' championship after Crimson Flash won at Sha Tin. Newnham expects the title race to remain competitive until the final day of the season.
