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Kei Chiong’s moment in the sun in 2016, winning the Tony Cruz Award. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Kei Chiong’s riding career: a helium balloon just waiting to burst

The rise to fame of Hong Kong’s only female jockey was a feel-good fantasy fans clung to because they wanted it so much

9 Jan 2018

Hong Kong jockey Kei Chiong signifies four wins after completing an historic four-timer in 2016. The jockey announced her retirement from the sport at 25 years of age on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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KK calls it a day: HK’s only female jockey quits at 25 following injury

8 Jan 2018 - 12:49 PM

Kei Chiong is suffering from a damaged finger she hurt last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Former champion apprentice Kei Chiong to miss start of new season

29 Aug 2017 - 12:10 PM

Last season’s breakout rider misses the most of June after being found guilty for her handling of Doyeni at Sha Tin last month

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Kei Chiong handed a seven-day suspension

7 Jun 2017 - 6:27 PM

The 24-year-old is going to miss most of June after stewards outed her on a running and handling charge from her ride on Doyeni in May

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Popular apprentice Chiong suspended for seven meetings

7 Jun 2017 - 5:35 PM

Kei Chiong receives the People’s Choice Award at the Dubai World Cup Welcome Reception in recognition of her four-win performance at Sha Tin in April. Photos: handout.

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Award-winning Chiong is back, reuniting with Friends Forever

3 Apr 2017 - 9:08 PM

Kei Chiong Ka-kei receives her award from the crown prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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Hong Kong female jockey Kei Chiong wins top global fans award

24 Mar 2017 - 10:10 AM

Kei Chiong (left) holds on after nearly falling off Joyful Moments at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Tsui sweeps dirt, Chiong rides the roller-coaster

5 Feb 2017 - 10:34 PM

Kei Chiong is all smiles after winning on Five Up High. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Popular Chiong strikes form with Sha Tin double

8 Jan 2017 - 11:03 PM

Kei Chiong receives a hug after her bizarre day culminates in a win on Multimax. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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A day at the races: glimmer of hope for apprentices amid Sha Tin chaos

3 Sep 2016 - 11:46 PM

Joao Moreira once again dominated to win his second jockeys’ championship. Photo: Kenneth Chan

2015-16 Hong Kong racing season review

Joao Moreira’s magical season – but he was no one man show

16 Jul 2016 - 8:00 PM

Kei Chiong was crowned the inaugural winner of the Tony Cruz Award, but the Hong Kong legend believes the female apprentice needs to learn how to win from the back. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Coronation for Kei Chiong with most popular jockey and Tony Cruz Award wins, but Hong Kong legend issues challenge to young rider

10 Jul 2016 - 9:35 PM

Kei Chiong Ka-kei has a two-win lead over Derek Leung Ka-chun in the quest to be the leading local rider. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Moment in time: Kei Chiong has the Power to seal local rider award

4 Jul 2016 - 4:23 PM

Young apprentice Kei Chiong has been the feel-good story of the 2015-16 racing season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

How a fall marked the remarkable rise of Hong Kong’s leading lady Kei Chiong

27 Jun 2016 - 11:45 PM

Kei Chiong is enjoying a phenomenal rookie season and has become an inspiration for would-be jockey trainees. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Girl power: Kei Chiong an inspiration as applications for trainee course surge

27 Jun 2016 - 6:30 PM

Kei Chiong scored a race-to-race double on Regency Darling and Lucky Girl. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Girl power: Geldings with feminine names catapult leading lady Kei Chiong back into Tony Cruz Award lead

12 Jun 2016 - 8:04 PM

Kei Chiong receives a rapturous reception from the Sha Tin crowd as she returns on Molly’s Jade Star. She is in line to not only win leading local rider, but also most popular jockey. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Fairy tale continues for Kei Chiong as she bursts clear in race to be crowned leading local rider

22 May 2016 - 11:00 PM

Dennis Yip finally reaped the rewards of having Kei Chiong on his horses as the pair combined for a double. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Patience a virtue for Dennis Yip as Kei Chiong’s wave of success finally heads his way

14 May 2016 - 9:17 PM

Alan Aitken has worked in all facets of the media and was the master of the famous AJC Punters Podium at Sydney racecourses for many years. He was one of Australia's most respected racing journalists over almost two decades with The Sydney Morning Herald before joining SCMP in 2001. Alan also has extensive magazine and radio experience and is a respected racing form analyst.

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