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Umberto Rispoli is all smiles after a winner at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Rispoli regains his swagger in the US after throwing off Hong Kong shackles

The Italian jockey is thriving on and off the track in his new home, amassing 116 winners and rediscovering his love for racing

14 Nov 2020

After Me (outside) swamps his rivals to win at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Money, Money, Money: Abba livens up post-HKIR race meeting

11 Dec 2019 - 11:41 PM

Umberto Rispoli wins the QE II Cup (2,000m) on Rulership in 2012. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Umberto Rispoli to leave Hong Kong riding ranks

9 Dec 2019 - 3:47 PM

David Ferraris gives Blazing Partners a pat after his win under jockey Umberto Rispoli. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

‘When you think things can’t get worse, they do’: Ferraris, Rispoli snap droughts

20 Oct 2019 - 6:55 PM

Umberto Rispoli and David Ferraris together after a winner last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Winless brigade hope Happy Valley meeting can be a drought-breaker

15 Oct 2019 - 4:07 PM

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates another winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Zac Purton’s wizardry creates a new competition – trying to book him

5 Jun 2019 - 11:41 PM

Umberto Rispoli boots home Ruletheroost at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Umberto Rispoli

Rispoli goes Bang with Valley double as big QE II opportunity awaits

11 Apr 2019 - 12:01 AM

Umberto Rispoli is delighted with the win on Starlight at Happy Valley earlier this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Umberto Rispoli

Umberto Rispoli sees Starlight with Happy Valley sprint specialist

9 Apr 2019 - 3:12 PM

Glorious Spectrum (second from right) gallops during one of his trials. Photos: Kenneth Chan

First Look

European holiday gives Rispoli a head start on Glorious Spectrum

29 Nov 2018 - 5:10 PM

Umberto Rispoli salutes as Starlight takes out the last race at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Rispoli’s success a testament to perseverance and a positive attitude

22 Nov 2018 - 6:12 PM

An excited Jimmy Ting at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Ting takes outright trainers’ championship lead – ‘I’m surprised, too’

4 Nov 2018 - 7:09 PM

Umberto Rispoli is all smiles after riding a winner last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Umberto Rispoli

Rispoli chases more Cheerful outcome after photo-finish heartbreak

27 Oct 2018 - 3:15 PM

Umberto Rispoli winning on Manful Star at Happy Valley last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Umberto Rispoli puts run of seconds down to ‘bad luck’ and waits patiently for wins to come

17 Oct 2018 - 1:19 PM

Umberto Rispoli celebrates his win on Full Of Chances. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Umberto Rispoli chasing more glory with Artist at the Valley

2 Oct 2018 - 5:08 PM

Umberto Rispoli has high hopes for Harmony Victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Umberto Rispoli

Brazilian Group One winner Harmony Victory can make the grade in Hong Kong

1 Sep 2018 - 7:22 PM

Umberto Rispoli gives Cruising a pat after winning at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Umberto Rispoli

Cruising steals the spotlight as Joao Moreira closes the gap in title race

1 Jul 2018 - 9:30 PM

Jockey Umberto Rispoli flailed his whip at Mister Monte to stop the horse trying to bite him on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Umberto Rispoli

Horse bites man: Mister Monte attacks jockey Umberto Rispoli in a race at Happy Valley

10 May 2018 - 11:01 AM

Umberto Rispoli returns to scale after winning aboard Namjong Invincible. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Umberto Rispoli

Umberto Rispoli elects to sit out Champions Day with suspension

21 Apr 2018 - 9:56 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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