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Trainer Dennis Yip kisses jockey Zac Purton after Massive Sovereign’s Hong Kong Derby success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

‘Special’ Massive Sovereign delivers Dennis Yip the biggest moment of his career: ‘It’s amazing for my life’

Veteran trainer’s first BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) success ‘more important’ than his 2012-13 title triumph

24 Mar 2024

Hugh Bowman celebrates after winning the Classic Cup aboard Helios Express. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman and Helios Express ready to complete Classic Series clean sweep

24 Mar 2024 - 8:53 AM

Peter Ng (left) and son Pierre in 2013. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Pierre Ng keeps to himself ahead of bid to join father on Hong Kong Derby honour roll

23 Mar 2024 - 2:50 PM

Zac Purton guides Massive Sovereign to an outstanding first-up win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton’s Massive Hong Kong Derby challenge: ‘He’s going to have to be better again’

23 Mar 2024 - 8:48 AM

Unbelievable gallops on the all-weather track at Sha Tin ahead of the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bentley has high hopes for Unbelievable: ‘He’s one that flies under the radar’

22 Mar 2024 - 3:23 PM

Massive Sovereign gets off the mark at the first time of asking in Hong Kong earlier this month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Budding bloodstock agent dreaming of HK Derby glory with his first import

22 Mar 2024 - 2:06 PM

Helios Express as a yearling. Photo: Inglis

Hong Kong racing

Australian breeder has no regrets selling HK Derby favourite Helios Express cheaply

22 Mar 2024 - 11:33 AM

Trainer David Hall celebrates a recent winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

In-form Hall takes aim at HK Derby undercard: ‘I don’t think he’s run a bad race’

22 Mar 2024 - 6:57 AM

Thursday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) barrier draw in the Sha Tin parade ring. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Top HK Derby chances draw wide, with hot favourite Helios whacked with gate 13

21 Mar 2024 - 3:07 PM

Beauty Crescent and Alexis Badel will team up again in Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Badel weighs up tactical change in bid for back-to-back Derby upsets

19 Mar 2024 - 1:59 PM

Star Mac (right) gallops on the turf at Sha Tin ahead of the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes hopes Star Mac’s strengths outweigh concerning slow starts in Derby

19 Mar 2024 - 12:07 PM

Lyle Hewitson returns from suspension on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hewitson itching to make winning return from suspension ahead of HK Derby ride

18 Mar 2024 - 4:41 PM

Galaxy Patch gallops under Blake Shinn at Sha Tin on Monday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shinn’s hit-and-run Galaxy Patch gallop ‘could be the difference’ in HK Derby

18 Mar 2024 - 8:59 AM

Helios Express (centre) grinds his way to victory in the Classic Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

HK Derby: Infection hampers favourite Helios Express, California Voce withdrawn

15 Mar 2024 - 4:17 PM

Galaxy Patch storms to victory at Sha Tin in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ng must embrace the unconventional as Patch’s owner insists on Derby push

11 Mar 2024 - 3:49 PM

Massive Sovereign pulls away from his rivals under Zac Purton on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Massive Sovereign’s 10-point hike puts him safely in the Hong Kong Derby as the picture becomes clearer

4 Mar 2024 - 5:34 PM

Trainer Frankie Lor and jockey Hugh Bowman celebrate Sword Point’s Class Three win at Sha Tin on January 8. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lor admits Hong Kong Derby may have been the one that got away from Sword Point

20 Apr 2023 - 2:21 PM

Trainer Ricky Yiu and jockey Alexis Badel celebrate Voyage Bubble’s Hong Kong Derby victory with connections. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Derby winner Ricky Yiu is Hong Kong’s hottest handler – no matter how you do the maths

20 Mar 2023 - 4:20 PM