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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.
Champion jockey says outside gate in Centenary Sprint Cup field of eight could threaten star sprinter’s winning streak.
Superstar jockey returns to Sha Tin on Sunday before heading to Dubai for Romantic Warrior’s assault on the Group One Jebel Hatta (1,800m).
Victories aboard Kasa Papa and Bottomuptogether help champion jockey inch closer to all-time Hong Kong benchmark.
Star sprinter bound for Group Two feature on March 30, while South African jockey ends mini-drought on Australian import.
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Four-year-old series hopefuls land barnstorming victories on Sunday, but their low ratings could prove costly.
David Hayes-trained gelding announces himself as a top seed for the first leg of the four-year-old series with emphatic victory.
Veteran handler fancies his three-time 1,000m winner to rise to the occasion on his first try at a mile.
David Hayes turns to four-time winner as stable’s leading hope for first leg of the four-year-old series.
Gun speedster sends ominous warning to rivals with effortless victory over Voyage Bubble in star-studded dirt heat on Thursday.
Helene Feeling’s victory in city circuit’s sole Group race crowns veteran handler’s big night.
Australian jockey expresses confidence in Chilean import’s chances in Group Three feature at city circuit.
Mauritian jockey will bid to maintain his perfect record on Francis Lui’s exciting galloper in January 19 feature.
Progressive four-year-olds from the Francis Lui and Pierre Ng yards headline the Post’s ratings for the first leg of the Classic Series.
Francis Lui doubts whether promising galloper will make Classic Mile field, but says Classic Cup and Derby are likely aims.
John Size claims Tai Tong Handicap with in-form sprinter but stablemate’s fifth as $1.8 favourite leaves him scratching his head.
Australian handler strives to snap streak of 49 runners without a winner with solid team at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Australian jockey has high hopes for Michael Chang’s progressive four-year-old making the leap to Class Three.
Champion jockey keen to see talented sprinter rebound in Class Two Tai Tong Handicap after disappointing defeat.
British handler is eager to test progressive galloper against the likes of Wunderbar in Sunday’s Tai Tong Handicap at Sha Tin.
Top jockey bounces back from concussion with wins on The Boom Box and Devas Twelve, as in-form handler wins opening race of the year again.
Veteran handler looks to Stewards’ Cup with five-year-old after scintillating Group Three victory on New Year’s Day.
Zac Purton finished the month on fire and John Size returned to form, while Karis Teetan and Caspar Fownes battled.
Australian star joins Douglas Whyte in reaching 1,800 Hong Kong wins after booting home Endeared, Masterofmyuniverse and Tourbillon Prince.
Former Argentinian Group One winner handles leap to Class Two as Australian handler jumps to second in championship.
Australian handler backs former Argentinian Group One winner to avenge last-start defeat on his Class Two debut.
Young British trainer reveals patient plan for latest stable recruit, who is recovering from fetlock surgery.
Second-season handler aims to continue successful season with in-form four-year-old at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Champion jockey continues pursuit of Douglas Whyte’s all-time record with a phenomenal display at city circuit.
Champion jockey believes emerging sprinter could face a tricky run from gate 11 in Class Two Poinsettia Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin.
Star Australian jockey will reunite with Pierre Ng’s gun galloper in Group One on January 19.
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