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Butterfield enters Hong Kong Derby reckoning
Butterfield (Setembro Chove) took a stride forward on the road to the Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) with a smart success in the Class 2 Azalea Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin yesterday afternoon. The race had been billed as something of a Derby trial, with six eligible runners in the field of 13, headed by... Read More
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Amazing Star dazzles for Purton and Ting at the Valley
Amazing Star (Darci Brahma) put in a dazzling performance to take the Class 2 Stubbs Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday and continue the fine form of trainer Jimmy Ting. The improving five-year-old destroyed his rivals. A fast break to lead followed by a strong middle section had them working hard to keep tabs,... Read More
Exultant takes Centenary Vase again as Cruz eyes Dubai
Exultant (Teofilo) imposed his authority on his local rivals and moved a step closer to a night in Dubai with a solid success in the Centenary Vase Handicap (Gr 3, 1800m) at Sha Tin yesterday. Hong Kong’s champion stayer carried top-weight of 133lb (60 kg) to secure his second win in the contest and now... Read More
Doctor Geoff lifts January Cup as Lui and Ho roll on
Doctor Geoff (Fast Company) scooted away with the January Cup Handicap (Gr 3, 1800m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to set up a potentially big month for connections. Francis Lui has emerged as a force in the trainer’s title race this season, aided by the ascendant Vincent Ho who has guided 11 of the... Read More