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Lyle Hewitson

Lyle Hewitson
Lyle Hewitson is a highly accomplished professional in horse racing, known for his competitive spirit and resilience. Hailing from a racing family, he quickly rose through the ranks in South Africa, becoming a two-time Champion Apprentice and a three-time Champion, notably breaking the apprentice win record. He has also achieved success in Japan and established himself in Hong Kong, reaching 100 career wins.
Happy Shooter, ridden by Lyle Hewitson, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

Hewitson and championship-leading trainer Shum combine at Happy Valley

South African jockey and local handler partner with Happy Shooter, Fantastic Fun and Winning Champion.

Hong Kong racing

Yiu rates Voyage Bubble ‘doubtful’ to defend Champions & Chater Cup crown

Hong Kong racing

Newnham bids to extend title lead with strong squad assembled for Sha Tin dirt

Hong Kong racing

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

Zac Purton, Danny Shum, David Hayes and John Size were among the top performers for a memorable month.

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

South African handler helps Group Three winner break long drought as Australian trainer experiences roller coaster day.

Hong Kong racing

Strong Sha Tin line-up for Hewitson headlined by Supreme Sea and Packing Angel

South African jockey looks forward to solid chances on both turf and all-weather tracks on Sunday.

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Hong Kong racing

Chau celebrates 200th Hong Kong win with brilliant treble at Sha Tin

Fresh from nine winners in February, young jockey kicks off March in style with three-timer to reach a career milestone.

Jerry Chau celebrates his Sha Tin treble. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Crawford set to keep the good times rolling with strong Sha Tin squad

The 54-year-old’s Sunday chances are headlined by Lovero, Conspirator and Beauty Missile.

Hong Kong racing

Lui puts faith in Speed Dragon and Chancheng Glory to continue purple patch

Two of the veteran’s stable stars are set for Sunday’s Group Three Centenary Vase (1,800m) at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

The trainers’ premiership leader runs Invincible Ibis, Infinite Resolve, Crimson Flash and Winfield in the first race of the Classic Series.

Mark Newnham is hoping his four strong group can get the job done at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

Chadwick excited to reunite with Cosmo in Mile: ‘he’ll be in with a shout’

Four-time Group One-winning jockey has regained the ride on Manfred Man’s talented four-year-old in Sunday’s feature.

Matthew Chadwick gives Patch Of Cosmo a pat after his Sha Tin victory last March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Atzeni trebles up as Shum hits 900 Hong Kong winners at Sha Tin

The Sardinian jockey rode his second treble in the city, while veteran trainer brings up another milestone on the all-dirt card.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham aims to continue setting the pace with strong dirt hand at Sha Tin

The Australian handler leads the way in both the trainers’ premiership and the unofficial dirt championship.

Hong Kong racing

Lui joins elite group of trainers on 1,000 wins after Dragon’s Valley victory

Veteran becomes sixth handler to reach major milestone after bagging a double at city circuit.

Francis Lui celebrates his January Cup win with Speed Dragon and 1,000th training success in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui leaving nothing to chance as he looks for January Cup glory at Happy Valley

The top trainer saddles Chancheng Glory, Speed Dragon and Winning Wing in his pursuit of a second win in the Group Three race.

Trainer Francis Lui is targeting Group Three glory at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hewitson and Orman look to continue momentum with strong Sha Tin books

The pair has enjoyed a brilliant time of things this season and will hope to keep that rolling on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

My Wish swap a disappointing call that highlights brutal reality jockeys can face

The rising star’s owners announced a change to Alexis Badel from regular rider Luke Ferraris earlier this week.

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Hong Kong racing

Guyon extends hot form with double as Newnham unveils smart debut winner

French jockey continues to gather momentum in Hong Kong with a brace, while Supreme Sea makes an impressive start to his career.

Maxime Guyon celebrates his Sha Tin double after booting home Gallant Epoch. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ferraris bags birthday winner as Mount Everest scales new heights at Sha Tin

South African jockey guides David Eustace’s Happy Boss to a thrilling victory.

Hong Kong racing

Hewitson ‘striving for even more’ as he looks to continue strong start

The South African rides the likes of Shanwah, Sky Song and Shinkansen at the city circuit on Tuesday night.

Hong Kong racing

Eustace excited to test Dazzling Fit against ‘stand-out’ Classic Series hope

British handler has high hopes for his tough last-start winner when he clashes with another emerging four-year-old on Saturday.

Dazzling Fit gets up on the outside to win a three-way photo finish under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Double delight for Crawford and Fownes at Happy Valley

There were also winners for British duo Hollie Doyle and Richard Kingscote at the city circuit.

Ninja Derby and Lyle Hewitson win at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hewitson looks to turn some seconds into winners with a strong Happy Valley book

The 28-year-old is enjoying a good but frustrating start to the campaign after riding nine winners and placing second 12 times.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham charges into six-win lead in trainers’ premiership with double

The 57-year-old pulls further clear of Caspar Fownes, while Lyle Hewitson rides a birthday winner.

Hong Kong racing

Crawford has high hopes of Class Two Valley victory with Encountered

First-season Hong Kong handler believes his six-year-old can go one better after a slashing first-up second to Lo Rider.

Encountered (right) chases Lo Rider home at Happy Valley last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Cruz continues strong patch with Sha Tin double but is hungry for more

The 68-year-old handler followed on from a Happy Valley treble with another brilliant day.

Tony Cruz is all smiles as he doubles up on the afternoon. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Newnham looks to continue fast start with strong Sha Tin squad

Mid Winter Wind and New Forest headline his chances on what could be another big day for the stable this Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Excitement builds as Hong Kong season opener doubles as Ka Ying Rising’s send-off

The world’s best sprinter will be the headline act on what shapes up to be an action-packed afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.

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