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Jay Rooney
Hong Kong
Senior Production Editor in Racing
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.
First-season trainer ends frustrating run of near misses thanks to the knockout success of debutant Silvery Breeze.
Champion galloper makes light work of Group Two rivals with thumping first-up victory.
Australian ace makes call to ride Premier Bowl runner-up over Group One winner.
Leading trainer says ‘we haven’t seen the best of him yet’ as stable star chases fourth straight win.
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Races seven to nine were called off on Wednesday night as Tropical Storm Toraji edges closer to Hong Kong.
Veteran handler claims Saturday’s final two races with talented four-year-old and consistent galloper.
In-form jockey lands a brace courtesy of Ka Ying Attack and Panasonic Cup victor Green N White.
South African believes he can take advantage of golden opportunity on unbeaten four-year-old in Panasonic Cup.
Handler hopes quality galloper will handle step-up in distance en route to first leg of four-year-old series.
Australian handler bids for breakthrough success with in-form four-year-old in Saturday’s feature.
Mauritian rider joins an elite club by booting home Speedstar at the city circuit on Wednesday night.
Accident in winners’ enclosure following Glory Elite’s victory leaves handler requiring stitches.
Heavily-backed favourite breaks through gates moments before outstanding victory at Sha Tin.
Vincent Ho is back in top form, while Angus Chung, Harry Bentley and Jamie Richards are hoping for better days ahead.
Fresh from snapping a long winning drought, young jockey has high hopes for former Australian galloper at city circuit.
Master trainer announces international day aim for Classic Mile and Classic Cup winner after impressive return.
After celebrating his first Hong Kong brace, the British handler returns to the city circuit with three runners on Wednesday night.
Australian handler falls agonisingly short of a huge day at city circuit, enduring five runner-up finishes.
Veteran handler eyeing more success after a treble at the city circuit’s annual day meeting 12 months ago.
Third-season handler strikes with Sunny Darling, Robot Knight and Turin Mascot.
Local jockey remains upbeat despite recording 12 seconds and seven thirds to start the season.
Francis Lui’s talented galloper continues winning ways as first leg of four-year-old series beckons.
South African jockey eyes fourth straight win on Classic Mile prospect after a tough opening to his campaign.
Veteran handler believes Group One placegetter can outperform expectations with the right run from gate 12 in Sunday’s feature.
Hong Kong-based jockey hopes to replicate Sydney Cup win when he rides lightweight mare in Melbourne.
Australian handler can’t wait for rising star’s clash with Hong Kong’s reigning champion sprinter in feature.
Leading home-grown jockey returns to top form at city circuit with first three-timer since October 1 last year.
Boasting a 50 per cent strike rate in tandem this season, the Australian ace and veteran handler look well placed to continue strong form at city circuit.
Veteran handler’s big guns produce impressive first-up runs behind Galaxy Patch in Sha Tin Trophy.
Veteran handler could be forced to thrust exciting galloper into Group Two company after latest win.
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