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David Morgan

More jockey drama in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has charged Harry Bentley, but whatever the outcome of that, a week and a half from now the focus will have moved on to which jockeys made the IJC shortlist.

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David Morgan

Cox Plate joy was indescribable, but Shum has moved on

Romantic Warrior’s Cox Plate victory at Moonee Valley was the first major in Australia for a Hong Kong horse, but the champ is back at Sha Tin and the focus now falls on the Hong Kong Cup.

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: Romantic Warrior and Sol Oriens worthy Group 1 favourites

Asian Racing Report’s Andrew Le Jeune takes a look at short-priced favourites Romantic Warrior and Sol Oriens and asks if there is any way either can be beaten in their respective Group 1 assignments.

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: three ‘match races’ headline Hong Kong’s Champions Day

The three Group 1s at Sha Tin on Sunday loom as two-horse races, but that doesn’t dull what should be some exciting contests with plenty at stake.

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Sha Tin Champions Day: the three big questions

Who is under the most pressure coming into Sunday's Group 1 triple-header at Sha Tin? According to Michael Cox, it's the trainer of one of Champions Day's dominant local favourites.

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: world’s best jockey? JRA stats suggest Damian Lane should be in the conversation

The numbers are becoming compelling when it comes to 'quiet achiever' Damian Lane in the ‘world’s best jockey’ discussion, as the Australian star continues to make giant strides in Japan.

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Michael Cox

Chasing J-Mac, then the world: Tyler Schiller’s grand ambitions

Tyler Schiller hopes setting a target on James McDonald’s back in the Sydney jockeys’ premiership will help him meet the challenge of beating an elite class for his second apprentice title, and push his case for a license in Hong Kong.

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Asian Racing Review: Sizing up Beauty Eternal’s Derby credentials

Michael Cox dials in from Hong Kong as he and Andrew Le Jeune bring you the latest Hong Kong Derby news and views on the eve of the jurisdiction's most prestigious race.

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: all-star overseas jockeys, the Slipper fits and what price Beauty Eternal?

In this week’s LJ Confidential, Asian Racing Review host Andrew Le Jeune breaks down Sha Tin's features and takes a look at Australia’s biggest two-year-old race.

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Andrew Le Jeune

LJ Confidential: Gold Cup, Classic Mile and Purton’s G1 decision on Spangle vs Sweynesse

Asian Racing Review’s Andrew Le Jeune breaks down Sunday's two big Sha Tin features and reveals who Zac Purton has chosen to ride in next months G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup.

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Michael Cox

Hong Kong Cup: ‘World’s Best Jockey’ in hot seat on Romantic Warrior

Asian Racing Report's Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune assess the tactical minefield facing Romantic Warrior's jockey James McDonald in Sunday's G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup.

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Michael Cox

Purton? Moore? McDonald? Let the unwinnable argument begin

Who, asks Michael Cox, is the best jockey in the world right now? It's an unwinnable argument fraught with subjectivity and recency bias, but let's wade in anyway.

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