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Ka Ying Generation (left) and Galaxy Patch (right) finish behind Massive Sovereign in the Hong Kong Derby. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Andrea Atzeni ‘a little bit heartbroken’ after swashbuckling Hong Kong Derby ride falls short

Italian jockey admits he thought he had the city’s most prestigious race ‘in the bag’ after taking off aboard $40 chance Ka Ying Generation

24 Mar 2024

Action from Friday night’s Hong Kong International Sale at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong International Sale loss ‘expected’, while Ryan Moore will reunite with Sight Success in Dubai

16 Mar 2024 - 10:59 PM

Trainer Pierre Ng and jockey Andrea Atzeni celebrate with Aeroinvincible’s connections at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Galaxy Patch’s connections to pay HK$260,000 late entry fee for Hong Kong Derby

10 Mar 2024 - 9:38 PM

Vincent Ho salutes the crowd after Golden Sixty dazzles in December’s Group One Hong Kong Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Golden Sixty set for first gallop since Christmas, while Vincent Ho eyes April return

3 Mar 2024 - 9:50 PM

Alexis Badel enjoys Wellington’s 2022 Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Alexis Badel pays tribute to retiring Wellington: ‘I’m just grateful’

18 Feb 2024 - 9:05 PM

Tony Cruz gives California Voce a pat after his Monday victory at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bullish Tony Cruz declares Hong Kong Derby prospect ‘is going places’ after Sha Tin success

12 Feb 2024 - 8:24 PM

Romantic Warrior (left) wins the Group One Cox Plate (2,040m) at Moonee Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior targets Yasuda Kinen, while Zac Purton loses Lucky Sweynesse ride

4 Feb 2024 - 8:11 PM

Jockey Vincent Ho returns after a recent winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Vincent Ho faces extended stint on sidelines; Hugh Bowman banned after causing his own fall

28 Jan 2024 - 9:31 PM

Wunderbar and James McDonald (outside) prevail over Zac Purton and Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

James McDonald edges Zac Purton in round two of heavyweight bout

21 Jan 2024 - 8:39 PM

Matthew Chadwick soaks up Tsuen Wan Glory’s victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Relieved Matthew Chadwick breaks drought: ‘It’s just the roundabout we sit on here in Hong Kong’

13 Jan 2024 - 9:32 PM

Andrea Atzeni wins aboard Aoraki Summit at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

After signing off in England with victory for Marc Chan, Andrea Atzeni delivers for the owner again at Sha Tin

7 Jan 2024 - 8:59 PM

Russian Emperor wins the Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m) in May last year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Russian Emperor on track for return, Golden Sixty already on the mend

1 Jan 2024 - 8:43 PM

Tony Cruz fist bumps Keith Yeung after Fallon’s Boxing Day win at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fallon cruises from last to first and excites six-time Hong Kong Derby-winning legend

26 Dec 2023 - 10:01 PM

Jamie Richards celebrates one of his recent winners at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Kiwi champions Jamie Richards and Danielle Johnson welcome baby boy Spencer William

23 Dec 2023 - 7:36 PM

Damien Oliver celebrates aboard 2001 Hong Kong Sprint winner Falvelon at Sha Tin. Photo: Antony Dickson

Hong Kong racing

Former Hong Kong residents play key roles in Australian racing’s storybook ending

17 Dec 2023 - 9:24 PM

Lord Kanaloa storms to victory in the 2013 Hong Kong Sprint. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton remembers Lord Kanaloa blitz a decade on from record Hong Kong Sprint demolition

3 Dec 2023 - 7:31 PM

Ryan Moore salutes the crowd after winning last year’s Hong Kong Sprint aboard Wellington. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ryan Moore to chase back-to-back Hong Kong Sprint wins aboard Wellington

26 Nov 2023 - 8:04 PM

Brenton Avdulla acknowledges the crowd after bringing up his four-timer aboard Ensued. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Brenton Avdulla goes bang with Sha Tin four-timer, while Matthew Poon cops six-meeting ban

19 Nov 2023 - 9:27 PM

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The Inside Word

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.