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Joao Moreira urges Panfield home at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

‘He’s a proper Derby horse’: dominant Panfield delivers for Millard

The three-time Chilean Group One winner stakes his claim for Hong Kong’s most prestigious race with a strong performance at Sha Tin on Sunday

21 Feb 2021

Carrie Lam and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges at Sha Tin during the week. Photo: Facebook

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Carrie Lam tours Sha Tin as hopes of Derby day crowd grow

14 Feb 2021 - 9:08 PM

Elusive State coasts to victory on the Sha Tin all-weather track last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong horses out of Dubai, Saudi amid Covid-19 uncertainty

6 Feb 2021 - 8:51 PM

Matthew Chadwick lifts Casimiro to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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In-form Casimiro takes after his trainer: ‘I’m also improving as I get older’

31 Jan 2021 - 8:27 PM

Owner Patrick Kwok gives Beauty Generation a hug at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Beauty Generation bids farewell to Hong Kong: ‘it’s definitely an emotional day’

24 Jan 2021 - 8:20 PM

Michael Chang returns with his second winner of the season Family Folks. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Chang a winner again after four months and 150 runners between drinks

17 Jan 2021 - 8:21 PM

Blake Shinn drives home Supreme Patrol at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Shinn declares he wants to stay in Hong Kong for the long-term

10 Jan 2021 - 8:53 PM

Master Fay dashes clear on debut at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Fownes’ young reinforcements arrive to bolster premiership charge

1 Jan 2021 - 8:39 PM

Moon Peaks holds off his rivals to win at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Lai breaks winless drought after 301 days and 208 rides

26 Dec 2020 - 8:40 PM

Frankie Lor celebrates his treble at Sha Tin yesterday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Lor races to 200 winners with a treble as Classic Series hopeful stakes claim

20 Dec 2020 - 8:32 PM

Horses parade in an empty Sha Tin paddock ahead of the races. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Covid-19 positive forces last-minute reshuffle for owners at Sha Tin

6 Dec 2020 - 8:59 PM

Matthew Chadwick in the hands of paramedics after a fall at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Chadwick in hospital after fall, Callan fined for offensive language

29 Nov 2020 - 9:00 PM

Winning Dreamer makes it five wins on the trot at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Lor dreaming of another Mr Stunning after youngster makes it five from five

22 Nov 2020 - 7:58 PM

Joao Moreira salutes after winning aboard Forte at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Forte justifies expensive price tag with impressive debut win at Sha Tin

14 Nov 2020 - 9:13 PM

Jockeys Oisin Murphy, Ryan Moore, James McDonald and Colin Keane at the 2019 International Jockeys’ Championship launch. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Green light for internationals at HKIR after quarantine breakthrough

8 Nov 2020 - 7:23 PM

Aidan O’Brien celebrates a victory at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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O’Brien puts Hong Kong International Races on Armory’s agenda

1 Nov 2020 - 8:07 PM

Joao Moreira looks over his shoulder as Courier Wonder cruises to a dominant debut win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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‘I think we’ve found one’: Size delighted as Courier delivers on debut

24 Oct 2020 - 7:14 PM

Peter Ho gives the thumbs up after Amazing Agility’s win on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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‘I can’t screw up everything’: Ho preaches patience after breaking duck

18 Oct 2020 - 8:10 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.