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David Eustace

The latest news and updates on David Eustace, an accomplished British horse trainer, he recently embarked on a new chapter establishing his own stable in Hong Kong, having assumed training duties in September 2024. Previously, he was a highly successful co-trainer with Ciaron Maher in Australia from 2018 to early 2024. Their partnership amassed over 1,000 wins, including the 2022 Melbourne Cup with Gold Trip and the 2020 Cox Plate with Sir Dragonet, and they were Australian Champion Trainers in 2022/23. Eustace, who trained Fashion Legend, is known for integrating sports science into his methods.

David Eustace

Hayes turns to three-year-olds in bid to keep in touch with title leaders

Australian trainer fancies My Mars and Happy Promise as the best of his Sha Tin runners as he looks to strike back in premiership race.

Chau looks to extend Tony Cruz Award lead with strong book at Happy Valley

Kingscote hopes lightweight ride will be a Force: ‘it’s worth doing hopefully’

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

Brazilian jockey begins Hong Kong campaign in superb style after riding quartet at city circuit.

Yuen lights up Sha Tin with a debut victory at her second ever ride in Hong Kong

Apprentice jockey salutes at her first ever race meeting in her hometown on Wednesday night.

Chan launches two-pronged attack in first Derby crack with Grove and Gabriel

Owner fires double assault on the city’s most coveted race on Sunday at Sha Tin.

Lor and Ting relaxed despite wide draws for Numbers and Little Paradise in Derby

Key contenders will break from barriers 13 and 10 respectively in the city’s most coveted race at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Superstar jockey McDonald confirmed to ride Seraph Gabriel in Derby

Champion rider hops off Beauty Bolt to team up with David Eustace’s stayer in city’s most coveted race.

Eustace and Browne McMonagle combine with solid chances at Sha Tin

British handler and Irish jockey look to strike with Riding Together and Helene Supafeeling.

Hong Kong Derby top 10: Numbers, Invincible Ibis lead SCMP’s rankings

Fourth and second placegetters from the Classic Cup headline ratings for the city’s most coveted race.

Eustace and Bowman eye Valley double with Silvery Breeze and Ragga Bomb

British handler and Australian jockey team up with consistent Class Three galloper and brilliant last-start winner at city circuit.

Patience the key for Beauty Bolt as Cruz targets third Classic Cup win

The legendary trainer has enjoyed success in the second leg of the Classic Series with Floral Pegasus and California Spangle previously.

Colourful King spearheads Eustace’s bid for a change of luck

Australian import will be fancied to turn the tables on Stellar Express from their last clash in the Bauhinia Sprint Trophy.

Fownes regains championship lead after Papaya Brose dazzles on debut

Four-time premiership winner sits atop the standings again after unveiling a smart newcomer on Thursday.

Seraph Gabriel continues on Derby trail as Eustace targets Sha Tin winners

Helene Supafeeling and Riding Together help strengthen the trainer’s hand on Thursday’s Lunar New Year card.

Chau charges into Tony Cruz Award lead with exceptional Happy Valley treble

British duo David Eustace and jockey Richard Kingscote also collect doubles on Wednesday evening.

Whyte hopes Violet Star can enter Classic Series reckoning with Sha Tin win

Trainer’s Irish import is looking for some much-needed rating points to get a spot in the Classic Cup (1,800m) on March 1.

Bowman hopes Storm Rider can rise to the occasion in the Million Challenge finale

Regal Gem, King Miles, Helene Feeling, Romantic Son and Silvery Breeze are the other five in contention for the lucrative bonus.

Lor eyes DBS x Manulife Million Challenge glory with Regal Gem at Happy Valley

Veteran trainer hopes his progressive galloper can take advantage of light weight and deliver owners a HK$1 million bonus.

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

Zac Purton was at his brilliant best while Francis Lui, David Hayes and John Size had big hauls for the month.

In-form Hayes rings up 700th HK win in emotional Happy Valley double

China Win and Romantic Son both carried the famous Lindsay Park Racing silks to success at the city circuit.

Classic Mile top 10: Invincible Ibis, Sagacious Life lead early rankings

Mark Newnham’s exciting galloper and Pierre Ng’s quality import headline the Post’s ratings for the first leg of the four-year-old series.

Eustace hopes Legend can boost Classic Series claims in delayed HK debut

The four-time winner from Britain will have his first local start at Sha Tin on Sunday ahead of a tilt at the Hong Kong Derby.

David Hayes ends nightmare week on a high as Money Catcher rolls back the years

China Win secures a poignant win for the top trainer, whose family stables were rocked by a bushfire this week in Australia.

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

The race for the top seed, a coveted spot in the field and Zac Purton’s services remain open.

Eustace keen to bounce back from New Year’s Day with Colourful King a top chance

After a pair of close seconds on January 1, British handler turns to progressive sprinter as his leading hope on Sunday.

Wunderbar and Stellar Express headline Size’s assault on Bauhinia Sprint Trophy

The 13-time champion trainer is hoping to continue his momentum after another brace at Sha Tin on Thursday.

Charm ‘the best we’ve had him’ says Eustace ahead of return to 1,400m

The promising five-year-old is a five-time winner over the course and distance as he looks for his first Group victory at Sha Tin on Thursday.