David Morgan

Hong Kong’s Angel investors: flexibility puts Upper Bloodstock ‘in the game’

A Harry Angel colt topped the operation’s purchases at the Inglis Premier Sale this week, days after Upper Bloodstock's Iffraaj filly Sakura Girl confirmed her Classic credentials.

Michael Cox

Rookie of the year: Pierre Ng keen to hit the world stage, soon

Pierre Ng is having a stellar season but his Japan G1 nominee Duke Wai is unlikely to travel as the first year trainer pursues goals closer to home.

Prophet Of Probability

Prophet’s post-mortem: Ng’s Banner flying high

Two Douglas Whyte-trained winners might be best avoided next time out, while first-year trainer Pierre Ng continues to draw attention for the right reasons after the impressive win of Drombeg Banner.

David Morgan

Group 1 favourites emphasise the rising force of Hong Kong’s ‘local’ trainers

Golden Sixty, Romantic Warrior and Lucky Sweynesse are leading contenders at the Hong Kong International Races and not one is trained by an expatriate.

Michael Cox

No runners, no problems – Slow and steady approach from Richards

Jamie Richards-trained runners have been conspicuous by their absence at the first few meetings of the Hong Kong season but it is all part of the plan for the Kiwi.

Michael Cox

‘You never know, they might be the one’ – Pierre Ng’s horse-powered path to the top

Having helped each trainer he has served to a career-high of some sort, and handled two notoriously difficult stars, Pierre Ng is now searching for his own life-changing champion.

David Morgan

Connections the key to Jamie Richards’ Hong Kong plans

New Zealand’s Champion trainer has spent his first month in Hong Kong laying a foundation, and Danielle Johnson’s arrival sees his team take shape.

Michael Cox

Peter Ng proud as punch as Pierre fulfils destiny

Pierre Ng grew up at Sha Tin Racecourse but now takes a seat in the trainers’ stand after a stand-out career as an assistant.