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Race 9, Able Friend, ridden by Karis Teetan, won the Premier Bowl(HK Group 2, 1200m) at Sha Tin. 25OCT15

Able Friend takes world’s top sprinting honours in official year-end summaries

Hong Kong’s Horse Of The Year also shared his world champion miler title with Solow as city punches above its weight in 2015

19 Jan 2016

Race 7, Sea Ruby, ridden by Jack Wong, won the class 3 over 1200m(all weather track) at Sha Tin on 17Jan16.

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Sea Ruby’s victory provides hope to John Moore for Able Friend rehabilitation

18 Jan 2016 - 12:15 AM

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Hong Kong Horse of the Year Able Friend sidelined for rest of the season

7 Jan 2016 - 5:00 PM

Beauty Flame held off a late charge from Able Friend to claim the Jockey Club Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Why Able Friend's Jockey Club Mile travails could bode well for Hong Kong Mile defence

24 Nov 2015 - 11:00 PM

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How can they beat him? Trainer John Moore says Able Friend better than ever for international trial mile

20 Nov 2015 - 1:30 AM

Zac Purton puts Packing Pins through his paces on Tuesday morning as the horse prepares for his biggest test in the Jockey Club Mile on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Rising stars Packing Pins, Contentment to target Able Friend in Jockey Club Mile

18 Nov 2015 - 12:15 AM

"Fatso Friend" silenced his critics on Sunday at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

All conquering Able Friend – out of this world, but probably not out of Asia again

27 Oct 2015 - 1:15 PM

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Spectacular Able Friend to scare away foreign milers after magnificent Premier Bowl win

26 Oct 2015 - 12:30 AM

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'Beast from the east' Able Friend back in business

25 Oct 2015 - 11:15 PM

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John Moore breathes a sigh of relief as he confirms superstar Able Friend only has slight strain

8 Sep 2015 - 9:15 PM

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Horse of the Year Able Friend on ice after minor training setback

7 Sep 2015 - 5:15 PM

Aerovelocity is the first Hong Kong-trained horse to win three Group Ones in three different countries in a season. Is it enough to claim him Horse of the Year honours? Photo: Kenneth Chan

The Griffin

Who will be Hong Kong Horse of the Year - Able Friend or Aerovelocity?

18 Jun 2015 - 11:00 PM

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Able Friend unlikely to get a shot at Queen Anne Stakes hero Solow on home turf at Sha Tin

18 Jun 2015 - 10:35 AM

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Hong Kong's Able Friend fizzes out in attempt at Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot

17 Jun 2015 - 1:15 AM

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Queen Anne Stakes: Able Friend awaits his coronation on the world stage

16 Jun 2015 - 6:00 PM

Joao Moreira is ready to take on the world with Able Friend in the Queen Anne Stakes. Photo: SCMP

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Coincidences and storylines point to 'date with destiny' for Able Friend

15 Jun 2015 - 11:15 PM

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Superstar Able Friend 'out to make Hong Kong proud' at Ascot

15 Jun 2015 - 10:45 PM

Joao Moreira relaxes with his daughter, Marina, at home in Sha Tin. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Focus

Spellbinding rise of 'Magic Man' Joao Moreira

15 Jun 2015 - 9:30 AM

Award-winning writer Andrew Hawkins graduated from university in Australia with a communications degree, specialising in journalism, and has married that with his deep love of racing. His enthusiasm took him far and wide to see the sport at its best, from stud farms in Ireland to the iconic race meetings of the world, while he honed the skills as an online journalist and blogger he has brought to the Post. Andrew’s debut season in Hong Kong was notable for a shock first-up victory as the Post’s top tipster and his blog, The Griffin, has already garnered a dedicated audience. He was recently recognised for his stellar coverage of the 2015 Longines Hong Kong International Races.

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