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Helios Express powers to victory under Hugh Bowman at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Helios Express flashes Classic Mile credentials with scintillating Sha Tin success

John Size’s galloper will head straight to the first leg of the four-year-old series after dismantling his rivals on Sunday

7 Jan 2024

Ensured wins the Class Two Yan Chai Trophy (2,000m) at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Champion trainer sizing up Hong Kong Derby assault with British import Ensued

23 Dec 2023 - 6:26 PM

Awesome Fluke trials at Happy Valley on November 25. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Series prospect out to prove Awesome win in WATC Derby wasn’t a Fluke

21 Dec 2023 - 6:35 PM

Wunderbar wins under James McDonald at Sha Tin on November 26. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

James McDonald thinks unbeaten Wunderbar is wonderful: ‘He’s got a lot up his sleeve’

16 Dec 2023 - 1:58 PM

John Size enjoys Wunderbar’s debut win over 1,000m at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size’s Glory is Running for his Hong Kong International Races spot in Sunday’s Chevalier Cup

25 Nov 2023 - 12:11 PM

Trainer John Size (left) celebrates his 1,500th Hong Kong win with Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size sails past 1,500 Hong Kong wins as Beauty Eternal headlines fabulous four-timer

19 Nov 2023 - 6:49 PM

Hugh Bowman enjoys his victory aboard Invincible Sage last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman ready to return with a bang at Sha Tin on Saturday: ‘it’s been a little too long’

10 Nov 2023 - 3:12 PM

Zac Purton drives Ensued to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size works magic with Ensued: ‘they were only going to tell me he needs further’

15 Oct 2023 - 6:57 PM

Trainer Cody Mo celebrates his first career victory with jockey Zac Purton on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cody Mo enjoys ‘less pressure’ but winless John Size enters uncharted territory

7 Oct 2023 - 9:00 AM

Beauty Eternal (right) coasts into sixth in his Tuesday morning trial. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Beauty Eternal tunes up for Sha Tin Trophy return: ‘hopefully, he can take that next step this season’

19 Sep 2023 - 1:53 PM

Hong Kong’s 12-time champion trainer, John Size, at Happy Valley on July 6. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size clinches record-breaking 12th Hong Kong title; Zac Purton and Francis Lui secure Happy Valley crowns

13 Jul 2023 - 12:16 AM

Courier Wonder wins the 2021 Group Three Sha Tin Vase (1,200m) under Joao Moreira. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wonders will never cease if John Size’s Courier delivers his first win in 777 days

8 Jul 2023 - 9:43 AM

Tuchel (blue and white colours) wins a Class Two contest over 1,600m at Sha Tin on May 21. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size of gap between leader and chaser may be too big to breach after Sunday

24 Jun 2023 - 11:03 AM

Alexis Badel steers Erimo to his four-length win over 1,650m at Sha Tin on May 10. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Versatile Erimo backs up off Saturday all-weather win seeking Sunday turf triumph

15 Jun 2023 - 3:35 PM

Manfred Man, Zac Purton and stable staff celebrate Lucky Sweynesse’s Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) win at Sha Tin on February 5. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Manfred Man targets domestic domination with Sha Tin Vase top weight Lucky Sweynesse

3 Jun 2023 - 11:53 AM

Hugh Bowman trials Beauty Joy at Sha Tin on March 28. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman derives Joy from getting best out of defending Lion Rock Trophy champion

3 Jun 2023 - 11:01 AM

Champion trainer Frankie Lor celebrates one of his 55 wins this season at Happy Valley on February 8. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Karis Teetan on Point for Happy Valley bow as Frankie Lor’s hopes of putting John Size to the Sword fade

29 May 2023 - 3:40 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his win aboard Super Bonus on Sunday, the five-time champion jockey’s 100th Sha Tin victory this season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Four-timer helps Zac Purton set one record and puts him back on track for another

28 May 2023 - 8:33 PM

Topic / John Size

John Size

Ross has spent the last 20 years in the industry working for some of the largest publications in the UK, including the Racing Post, Britain's daily national newspaper devoted to horse racing, and the Telegraph.