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Jockey Ben Thompson is all smiles after Ernest Feeling’s victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

In-form Ben Thompson hoping for another contract: ‘Fingers crossed we can stay longer’

Jockey Club licensing committee meets on Friday to decide the make-up of next season’s riding and training ranks

6 Jun 2024

James McDonald salutes the Tokyo crowd after Romantic Warrior’s Yasuda Kinen success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Romantic Warrior’s Yasuda win surely caps the best season ever by a HK horse

3 Jun 2024 - 7:39 PM

Rebel’s Romance coasts to victory in the Champions & Chater Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Rebel shows raiders way to Champions & Chater loot, while Class Two fields disappoint

27 May 2024 - 7:03 PM

Andrea Atzeni is enjoying the extra time the Hong Kong schedule affords him. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

After rigours of UK racing, Atzeni loving HK way: ‘The recovery side is huge’

6 May 2024 - 6:00 PM

Voyage Bubble (second from left) runs third behind Beauty Eternal in Sunday’s Champions Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bubble’s potential Yasuda Kinen clash with Warrior to be decided this week

30 Apr 2024 - 9:31 AM

Trainer Me Tsui (right) discusses Super Axiom’s midweek victory with jockey Ellis Wong. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Michael Chang and Me Tsui must get cracking if they’re going to save their careers

19 Apr 2024 - 9:31 AM

Francis Lui has trimmed Pierre Ng’s trainers’ premiership lead to five. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Title fight closest it’s been since early November as Francis Lui closes in on Pierre Ng

15 Apr 2024 - 5:31 PM

Trainer Manfred Man. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will Lucky Sweynesse’s enforced lay-off prompt a change of approach from Man?

8 Apr 2024 - 3:24 PM

Trainer Manfred Man and jockey James McDonald with Lucky Sweynesse after his fifth in last month’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Surely it’s time Manfred Man gave Lucky Sweynesse a rest?

4 Apr 2024 - 3:00 PM

Ricky Yiu at Meydan on Thursday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yiu sees similarities between Amber Sky and Voyage Bubble ahead of Dubai Turf

28 Mar 2024 - 3:12 PM

Larry Yung (left), jockey Hugh Bowman, trainer John Size and Andy Yung celebrate a Helios Express victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yung family’s rich Hong Kong Derby history just one of many layers to Sunday’s feature

21 Mar 2024 - 6:59 PM

The field thunders down the home straight at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

HK racing’s softer tracks and slow times: overwatering, jockeys or seasonal?

18 Mar 2024 - 7:04 PM

Young Champion salutes at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Column

Jockey Club banks on high-priced Champion to drive Racing Club growth after years of mediocre horses

14 Mar 2024 - 6:00 PM

Massive Sovereign pulls away from his rivals under Zac Purton on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Massive Sovereign’s 10-point hike puts him safely in the Hong Kong Derby as the picture becomes clearer

4 Mar 2024 - 5:34 PM

Global Harmony stands in the gates at Sha Tin on February 18. Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong racing

Global Harmony stays in Hong Kong but is banned from racing for four months

29 Feb 2024 - 10:51 AM

Brenton Avdulla spears Howdeepisyourlove to victory at Sha Tin earlier this month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

How Avdulla’s Howdeepisyourlove peach led to ride aboard Blue Diamond chance

23 Feb 2024 - 9:14 AM

Helios Express wins Sunday’s Classic Mile at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Helios brings wow factor but Classic Mile Day lacks buzz: ‘people stay home’

6 Feb 2024 - 7:42 AM

Derek Leung pumps his fist after winning the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) aboard Victor The Winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Derek Leung eyes more Group One chances after emerging from big-race wilderness: ‘It’s still the same situation’

29 Jan 2024 - 7:42 PM

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.

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