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Beauty Joy stuns in Premier Cup victory
Steadily bridging the gap to Joao Moreira in the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship with a four-timer, Zac Purton was left stunned by Beauty Joy’s (Sebring) incredible Premier Cup Handicap (Gr 3, 1400m) triumph at Sha Tin yesterday after the talented gelding conceded rivals a huge start before winning emphatically. Tailed off last at the 800-metre... Read More
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Campione’s star glistens with Class 2 success
Continuing his striking progress, Campione (Brazen Beau) claimed a HK$1.5 million (approx. AU$270,000) High Achievement Bonus with a brilliant victory in the Class 2 Lai Pek Shan Handicap (1200, dirt) at Sha Tin yesterday, possibly earning a tilt at the Class 1 25th Anniversary Hong Kong Reunification Cup (1200m) in the process. On a day... Read More
Soulmate crowns progressive stint with Happy Valley triumph
Soulmate (Nicconi) capped a season crammed with improvement and success with a dramatic victory in the Class 2 Bellflower Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley last night to justify Ricky Yiu’s faith in the talented Kiwi import. Winless in 2020/21, Soulmate has strung together four wins this term – two at Happy Valley and two at... Read More
Size regains lead in championship as Shinn, Whyte shine with doubles
Four days after becoming only the second trainer in Hong Kong history to saddle 1,400 winners, John Size regained the lead in the 2021/22 trainers’ championship from Frankie Lor with a treble at a drenched Sha Tin yesterday afternoon. Bidding for a record 12th title, Size prepared the last three winners on the card with... Read More
Teetan stars with four-timer as Lor retains lead in trainers’ title
Riding in peak form, Karis Teetan slotted a four-timer at Sha Tin yesterday to continue a stunning recent run as Joao Moreira edged clear from Zac Purton in the pair’s gripping battle for the 2021/22 Hong Kong jockeys’ title. Teetan’s four winners and the treble which pushed Moreira to a 114-109 championship lead over Purton... Read More
Currie posts memorable Sha Tin double after injury battle
Elated after the latest twist in a rollercoaster debut Hong Kong season, Luke Currie enjoyed a remarkable Sha Tin double for John Size yesterday to seal an inspiring return from injury. Likening victory aboard standby starter Touch Faith (Outreach) in the Class 5 Lau Fau Shan Handicap (1200m) to the emotion of major race success,... Read More