Hong Kong's top jockey Jerry Chau Chun-lok, 26, prepares for his debut in the Shergar Cup at Ascot, competing against renowned jockeys like Ryan Moore, feeling excited rather than nervous, following a record-breaking season with 48 wins and the Tony Cruz Award.
Jockey Hugh Bowman anticipates strong performances from consistent horses Liveandletlive and Superb King at Happy Valley. Liveandletlive aims for a Class Two win, while Superb King seeks a breakthrough in Class Four. Bowman also discusses rides on Casa Rochester, Eternal Fortune, Always My Folks, Never Too Soon, and Aurio.
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.
Winning Ovation, recovering from a tendon injury, aims for a Group Three Lion Rock Trophy win at Sha Tin, facing Sky Jewellery and Group One performers.
Trainer Tony Cruz, a seven-time winner of the Group One Champions & Chater Cup, will not field Romantic Warrior but aims for a place with Gentlemen Legacy against the favorite.
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.
Jerry Chau Chun-lok extended his lead in the race for the Tony Cruz Award when he made the most of limited opportunities to boot home a double at Sha Tin on Saturday. Wins on Cody Mo Wai-kit’s Jolly Jumper and the Frankie Lor Fu-chuen-trained Effortless Win boosted Chau’s seasonal tally to 37 – eight clear of the next best home-grown rider, Vincent Ho Chak-yiu. “I had only four rides today, but they have ability and the track today is good for our horses. So, I’m very happy to get the job done,”...
Jockey Alexis Badel is confident Bunta Baby can secure a Happy Valley hat-trick in Wednesday's Kalanchoe Handicap despite drawing barrier 11, praising the Manfred Man-trained gelding's versatility and good form. The Frenchman then partners Beauty Waves in Sunday's Group One Chairman's Sprint Prize against Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin, with Badel noting the Tony Cruz-trained horse's stronger recent form at the Valley. Australian jockey Ethan Brown makes his Hong Kong debut with seven rides across the card.
