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Able Friend bids farewell to his at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Regulars nonplussed, but super fans say goodbye to Able Friend

Punters at Sha Tin were given the chance to farewell the 2014-15 Horse of the Year, but there was a mixed reaction in the stands

28 May 2017

Joao Moreira pats Able Friend after winning the 2015 Champions Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Able Friend’s complicated legacy

26 May 2017 - 7:17 PM

Able Friend sets sail with Joao Moreira aboard in the 2014 Group One Hong Kong Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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‘Here comes Big Red’ – Able Friend’s greatest hits

14 Apr 2017 - 5:44 PM

Trainer John Moore describes Li as one of the ‘great racehorse owners of Hong Kong’

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Able Friend’s owner, Cornel Li, passes away

11 Apr 2017 - 4:36 PM

Race 8, Able Friend, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the Champions Mile(Group 1, 1600m) at Sha Tin on 03May15.

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Moore admits retirement ‘on the cards’ for Able Friend

19 Mar 2017 - 11:53 PM

Joao Moreira and Able Friend.

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Able Friend scratched, Moore hopeful hoof injury not serious

17 Mar 2017 - 9:27 AM

Able Friend at trackwork last month. The five-time Group One winner was found to be lame on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Able Friend under an injury cloud ahead of Sha Tin showdown

16 Mar 2017 - 7:08 PM

Sam Clipperton (blue and red silks) points to the grandstand after winning the Hong Kong Macau Trophy on Invincible Dragon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Dragon proves Invincible against Macau, but now faces an old Friend

5 Mar 2017 - 11:25 PM

Karis Teetan points at Able Friend after winning the Group Two Premier Bowl in October 2015, his last victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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No longer a champion, Able Friend is now ‘just’ a very good horse

28 Feb 2017 - 9:31 PM

Tommy Berry (second from left) looks to connections after winning the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup on Helene Paragon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Helene Paragon upstages Able Friend as Moore takes Group One trio

26 Feb 2017 - 11:57 PM

Joao Moreira gallops Able Friend at trackwork last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Able Friend has class to reclaim Stewards’ Cup

29 Jan 2017 - 8:39 PM

Joao Moreira believes Able Friend is getting back to his best after a nice trial at Sha Tin on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Able Friend and Rapper Dragon trial to Moreira’s satisfaction

3 Jan 2017 - 5:45 PM

Beauty Only (right) wins the Jockey Club Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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The ‘Beast from the East’ is back – and John Moore confirms Able Friend will compete in the Hong Kong Mile

21 Nov 2016 - 12:00 AM

Lucky Bubbles (left), Sun Jewellery (middle) and Able Friend (right) stride out in Friday’s barrier trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Able Friend on target for Hong Kong International Races, says Joao Moreira

11 Nov 2016 - 9:57 PM

Race 7, Able Friend, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the Hong Kong Mile(group 1, 1600m) at Sha Tin on 14Dec14.

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Mile is best for Able Friend but Sprint a fall back, says trainer John Moore

26 Oct 2016 - 6:11 PM

Aerovelocity, seen here winning the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup, is one of the five most fascinating horses in Hong Kong this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Michael Cox highlights Hong Kong’s five most fascinating Group horses for 2016-17

23 Sep 2016 - 5:59 PM

A minor setback could see the champion resume in the Jockey Club Sprint instead of the Premier Bowl

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Able Friend fine, but new path might be needed as he heads to Hong Kong Mile

23 Sep 2016 - 5:43 PM

John Moore and Able Friend after winning the Champions Mile last May. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Too early to say Able Friend will race during Melbourne spring carnival, warns trainer John Moore

29 Feb 2016 - 3:15 PM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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