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David Morgan

Hong Kong season preview: five questions for 2023-24

The start of another Hong Kong season is upon us, prompting David Morgan to consider five questions as the anticipation builds among the protagonists.

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Michael Cox

‘Rookie’ Mark Newnham ready for Hong Kong challenge

Less than a week out from the start of his first season in Hong Kong, Mark Newnham speaks to Asian Racing Report about how his team is shaping up ahead of the season opener.

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David Morgan

Hong Kong season review: Top 5 achievements

Chief Journalist David Morgan breaks down the 2022-23 Hong Kong season, which concluded under threat of typhoon at Sunday's Season Finale at Sha Tin.

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David Morgan

From ‘broken’ to record-breaker: Purton cements legacy

Ten years ago Zac Purton suffered a painful defeat in the title race but the once vanquished contender is now a season-record holder and six-time Hong Kong champion.

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David Morgan

Patched up Purton isn’t making predictions

Hong Kong’s champion has forged an important connection with John Size that has pushed him to within reach of Joao Moreria’s 170 wins in a season, but will his body hold together long enough to chase down Douglas Whyte’s all-time tally?

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The Happy Valley Report: Wednesday May 31

Three Ratings Standouts and three Value Selections for tonight's Happy Valley meeting, as champion jockey Zac Purton sets his sights on Joao Moreira's Hong Kong record.

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The Sha Tin Report: Sunday May 28

Four Best Bets, two Value Selections and two to avoid for today's Sha Tin program featuring the final Group 1 race of the season, the Champions & Chater Cup.

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The Happy Valley Report: Wednesday May 24

Four Ratings Specials for tonight's nine-race card at Happy Valley, plus Who's Hot, Who's Not and two favoured runners to avoid.

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David Morgan

Bentley looks forward as he strives for Hong Kong momentum

English jockey Harry Bentley has endured winless stretches and tantalising winning flurries during two years in Hong Kong, but his focus remains the future.

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Michael Cox

Jerry on a first-name basis in Dubai

Young jockey Jerry Chau’s Dubai World Cup night was a dream come true and he believes he will return to the Hong Kong ranks a better rider

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David Morgan

Russian Emperor’s Super Saturday assignment

Hong Kong’s latest overseas winner is thriving in the Middle East and will race at Meydan before he contests the Dubai Sheema Classic.

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Asian Racing Review: overseas glory for Hong Kong

David Morgan joins Michael Cox to discuss all the latest in Asian racing, including G1 Amir Trophy winner Russian Emperor and the intriguing battle of tactics set to play out in next weekend's G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup.

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Michael Cox

Hong Kong Derby decisions: The money or the bag?

When it comes to selecting a Hong Derby mount, thinking several moves ahead is just the beginning for Hong Kong's 'Chessmaster' Zac Purton.

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Michael Cox

One last push: Moreira’s Sha Tin swansong to be followed by freedom

As retirement looms for Joao Moreira after a one-off farewell appearance at the Hong Kong International Races, the Brazilian told Asian Racing Report that he feels a sense of freedom around what could come next.

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David Morgan

Life after Whyte: Jerry Chau is battling the downward pull

Hong Kong’s former gun apprentice is working to strengthen his support base as he attempts to climb back up the premiership after breaking from his former boss.

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David Morgan

New dawn in Hong Kong racing as Zhang Yuesheng and Mary Slack join owners list

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has welcomed its first imports owned by non-resident international owner-breeders as it seeks a new way to invigorate the horse population.

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Michael Cox

Love and loyalty in Hong Kong racing and how July 10, 2013 changed everything

The night Dennis Yip won the trainers’ championship, clinching the title in the final race of the 2012-13 season, will be a moment remembered by Hong Kong racing fans, but what happened away from the track that night, still resonates today.

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