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Horses race on a good track late on Sunday’s Sha Tin card. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Wellington suffers setback, Sha Tin track upgraded to good despite 488mm of rain

Richard Gibson confirms the Group One-winning sprinter will miss his intended return in the Group Two Premier Bowl on October 17

10 Oct 2021

Good News salutes on debut at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Purton delivers Good News to So after punters pile into debutant

1 Oct 2021 - 8:42 PM

Packing Victory defeats impressive debutants Five Elements and Master Delight. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Packing delivers again with gutsy Victory: ‘he couldn’t have been more impressive’

26 Sep 2021 - 9:38 PM

Jerry Chau talks to his boss Douglas Whyte after their win on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Chau earns praise as end of apprenticeship nears: ‘he rode a heady race’

19 Sep 2021 - 9:00 PM

Alfred Chan celebrates Land Power’s victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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New beginnings for Chan, securing first victories as a freelance rider

12 Sep 2021 - 8:32 PM

Punters watch on as the field for race five charges down the home straight at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Fans flock back as shackles loosen at Sha Tin, leading to record turnover

5 Sep 2021 - 9:19 PM

Chad Schofield salutes aboard Gluck Racer. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Schofield back with a bang after recovering from chickenpox

11 Jul 2021 - 7:39 PM

Neil Callan pilots California Spangle to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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‘He’s got ability’: Cruz’s California Spangle sparkles again at Sha Tin

4 Jul 2021 - 8:35 PM

Matthew Poon takes out Thursday’s feature aboard Super Football. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Poon rides roller coaster, weighing in light before winning feature

1 Jul 2021 - 9:02 PM

Jimmy Ting enjoys his 100th winner at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Jimmy Ting secures his 100th win as Exultant bids farewell

26 Jun 2021 - 8:11 PM

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Trainer Ricky Yiu on the mend after heart surgery

20 Jun 2021 - 7:55 PM

Joao Moreira urges Master Eight home at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Rising star Master Eight rallies under pressure to remain unbeaten: ‘he’s a fighter’

13 Jun 2021 - 6:58 PM

Dennis Yip and Tony Piccone celebrate Kasi Farasi’s victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Piccone pushes case for new contract with timely victory

6 Jun 2021 - 9:11 PM

Matthew Poon drives Enzemble to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Enzemble upset ensures monster Triple Trio jackpot of HK$61 million

30 May 2021 - 8:19 PM

Joao Moreira pilots Killer Bee to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Fownes’ flier has Killer instinct: ‘he’s a dead set Classic Mile horse’

23 May 2021 - 8:33 PM

Trainer Francis Lui. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Lui mulls over 2021-22 plans for Golden Sixty as star miler heads to the paddock

16 May 2021 - 9:06 PM

Jerry Chau enjoys his win aboard First Responder. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Chau determined to stay out of stewards’ sights as winners flow

8 May 2021 - 8:46 PM

Tony Piccone pilots rank outsider Cordyceps Six to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Blowout Griffin win gives Gibson ‘as much pleasure’ as Wellington’s Group One

2 May 2021 - 9:07 PM

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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.