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Rich Tapestry finishes along the rail in the Sprinters Stakes, eventually being swamped out wide. Photo: HKJC

Rich Tapestry, the underrated pioneer of Hong Kong racing – and it may not be over yet

In all the hoopla of last weekend’s racing – stranded jockeys, Arc triumphs, major preparations for the Breeders’ Cup and the Melbourne spring – the story that has been…

9 Oct 2015

This five-time visitor to Hong Kong ranks on top in any list of globetrotting racehorses. Who is it? Photo: Kenneth Chan

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The real globetrotters: 10 of the world's best travelling racehorses

25 Sep 2015 - 11:45 PM

Simple Verse and Bondi Beach lock horns in the closing stages of the St Leger at Doncaster. Photo: Youtube

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Why the stewards got it right in both the St Leger and the Irish Champion Stakes

17 Sep 2015 - 10:15 PM

Hong Kong Mile winner Glorious Days returns in a conditions race at Bath in the United Kingdom. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Glorious days as Hong Kong horses continue their careers abroad

10 Sep 2015 - 10:30 PM

The sun is setting on the 2014-15 season, with just one meeting to go at Sha Tin after Wednesday night's final meeting at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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A rich tapestry: The 2014-15 Hong Kong racing season in pictures

9 Jul 2015 - 11:30 PM

There were plenty of plushies for sale at Hanshin, but the grey Gold Ship was hard to come by.

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A Japanese racing experience: Gold Ship antics in Takarazuka Kinen dash childhood dreams

2 Jul 2015 - 11:45 PM

John Size and John Moore have clashed on a number of occasions this season, and they are gearing up for the biggest battle of all - the quest for the 2014-15 trainers' championship. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Leader's bias puts John Moore in box seat for trainers' championship

26 Jun 2015 - 1:45 AM

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

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

18 Jun 2015 - 11:00 PM

Victor Espinoza cuddles American Pharoah on his way to winning the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win the Triple Crown. Photo: Reuters

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Why American Pharoah's Triple Crown success will not be matched in the world of racing

11 Jun 2015 - 10:30 PM

Gerald Mosse still has a loyal power base among the local owners, but it remains to be seen if he will keep his licence next season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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The drama of Hong Kong’s jockey roster for next season

4 Jun 2015 - 6:14 PM

Japanese superstar Orfevre will always have a special spot on any list of the craziest racehorses. Photo: AFP

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Time to celebrate and acknowledge some of racing's craziest horses

28 May 2015 - 7:22 PM

It may have been all smiles after Aerovelocity won the KrisFlyer Sprint, but there are possible consequences to Hong Kong's dominance. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong's dominance of the Kranji features will have Singapore - and the Jockey Club - concerned

21 May 2015 - 9:38 PM

Trainer Michael Chang has had a volatile season, from American Grade One success to struggling for local wins. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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The continuing saga of Rich Tapestry’s trainer Michael Chang

14 May 2015 - 9:59 PM

Bubble Chic wins last year's Queen Mother Memorial Cup thanks to a top ride from Karis Teetan. He lines up again this year. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Queen Mother Memorial Cup a rare event for Hong Kong's sparse staying stock

7 May 2015 - 10:45 PM

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Groundbreaking globetrotter Mike de Kock uses Champions Mile win as blueprint for Kentucky Derby glory

30 Apr 2015 - 11:51 PM

Variety Club smashes his rivals in last year's Champions Mile. The race would be better placed returning to the same day as the QE II Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Why Hong Kong racing needs the Champions Mile to return to QE II Cup day

23 Apr 2015 - 10:36 PM

Criterion has arrived in good order, as he showed in a trot on the all-weather track on Thursday morning, but would you be tempted to take $2.20 about him for the QE II Cup? Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Delusion or publicity stunt? Australian bookmaker's crazy QE II Cup market

16 Apr 2015 - 9:21 PM

Designs On Rome beats Military Attack to win last year's QE II Cup, with internationals Vercingetorix and Epiphaneia third and fourth. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Wanted! International gallopers to run in Hong Kong's spring features

2 Apr 2015 - 3:52 PM

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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