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James McDonald has returned to Hong Kong with a bang. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The HK Racing Postscript: Who’s hot, who’s not and the best of November

James McDonald, Derek Leung, Tony Cruz and Cody Mo hit top form while Hugh Bowman and Alexis Badel struggle

28 Nov 2024

Circuit Jolly (right) trials at Happy Valley in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Valley next for jumping Jolly, while things going ‘smoothly’ for Ka Ying Rising

11 Nov 2024 - 4:01 PM

Prince Alex salutes at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Prince Alex shakes off golf cart mishap, while Jockey Club shifts Conghua load

8 Nov 2024 - 9:03 AM

John Size looks over Ensued after the four-year-old’s weekend success. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size open about Ensued’s HKIR target: ‘At this point we don’t really care’

4 Nov 2024 - 6:55 PM

Vincent Ho returned to top form with nine wins in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: Who’s hot, who’s not and the best of October

31 Oct 2024 - 2:28 PM

Luke Ferraris among the Happy Valley fans after winning aboard Smart Fighter on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Why more weekend racing at Happy Valley is an absolute no-brainer

29 Oct 2024 - 9:10 AM

Trainer Francis Lui enjoys a Copartner Prance victory with jockey Zac Purton. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lui and his partner look to cash in at rare Happy Valley day meeting

25 Oct 2024 - 12:12 PM

Trainer Jamie Richards and jockey Hugh Bowman enjoy the recent victory of Gallant Valour. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Form of airborne Hayes can give Richards cause for optimism

21 Oct 2024 - 6:12 PM

Vincent Ho is all smiles after Galaxy Patch’s convincing Sunday showing. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Slow-starting Ho surely pinching himself as Patch steps into Sixty void

14 Oct 2024 - 6:17 PM

Zac Purton salutes the crowd after winning the Caulfield Cup in 2014. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong racing

Mob-handed Australia raid ‘a bit of a concern’, says Jockey Club chief

10 Oct 2024 - 6:07 PM

Victor The Winner before the start of the Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama racecourse with Joao Moreira on board. Photos: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Sprinters Stakes another example of challenge HK gallopers face overseas

3 Oct 2024 - 6:02 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: Who’s hot, who’s not and the best of September

30 Sep 2024 - 10:14 AM

Veteran trainer Me Tsui is enjoying his strong start to the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Me Tsui leaving nothing to chance this time: ‘I can’t miss anything now’

26 Sep 2024 - 5:59 PM

Zac Purton shoots Wunderbar clear en route to an exciting first-up win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wunderbar return brings the excitement after Celebration Cup snooze

24 Sep 2024 - 9:02 AM

Jockey Vincent Ho waves to fans after Golden Sixty’s last run in April’s Champions Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Golden Sixty through the eyes of a beaten trainer, a lucky jockey and a race caller

19 Sep 2024 - 6:25 PM

Romantic Warrior (left) takes out last year’s Group One Cox Plate (2,040m) at Moonee Valley. Photo: Grant Courtney, Pao Ma Photography

Hong Kong racing

Unless you’re an HKJC official, what’s not to like about Warrior’s Saudi dream?

16 Sep 2024 - 6:03 PM

Golden Sixty’s retirement ceremony is expected to be confirmed for September 22. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Opinion

Golden Sixty’s retirement a ‘golden opportunity’ to bring fans back to the track

9 Sep 2024 - 5:42 PM

Jockey Vincent Ho waves to the crowd after Golden Sixty’s win in December’s Hong Kong Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will Golden Sixty again be honoured at the Jockey Club’s 2023-24 Champion Awards?

28 Jun 2024 - 9:14 AM

Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.

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