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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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Michael Cox

JRA G1 wrap: Equinox breaks Tokyo track record in dazzling Tenno Sho Autumn defence

Equinox scored his fifth consecutive Group 1 win as the world's top-rated racehorse set a new Tokyo track record for 2000 metres in Sunday's G1 Tenno Sho Autumn.

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Asian Racing Review: Danny Shum’s pre-Cox Plate complaints

On this week's episode of Asian Racing Review with Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune, Danny Shum is once again the focus after the Hong Kong trainer revealed he was 'not that happy' with Romantic Warrior's Werribee base.

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Asian Racing Review: Poor preparation? Dissecting ‘underdone’ Warrior’s Turnbull defeat

On this week's episode of Asian Racing Review, Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune analyse an 'underprepared' Romantic Warrior's Australian debut, after the Hong Kong star finished a well-beaten fourth in the G1 Turnbull Stakes.

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Asian Racing Review: top trainer’s shock Singapore departure

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune bring you the latest in Asian racing, including the shock exit of top trainer Michael Clements from Lion City ahead of the planned closure of the sport.

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David Morgan

Romantic Warrior’s Cox Plate challenge tests Shum’s experience

Hong Kong’s 2000-metre star is taking his trainer into new territory, but there is a wealth of travel experience to call upon.
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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

Liberty Island heads Nakauchida’s autumn team

The Triple Tiara is the focus for the outstanding filly, and while no decision has yet been made about the Japan Cup, the thought of a showdown with Equinox is tantalising.

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Asian Racing Review: Macau’s officials and trainers “left in the dark”

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune provide the latest on the Macau Jockey Club’s uncertain future and the parallels with Singapore racing’s demise.

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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

Beauty Generation ‘2.0’ clinches the case for name protection

It’s time to get Hong Kong’s finest champions on the protected list after the city’s two-time Horse of the Year’s name popped up this week in a Kempton Park maiden.

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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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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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【威信英明】馬會高透明傷患紀錄有助緩和關注

香港賽馬會擁有世界級的網站，詳盡列出賽前及賽後內容及報告，惟沈集成在女皇盃的賽後訪問揭示這網站有可改善之處。
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Asian Racing Review: the existential threat of affordability checks

Michael Cox and Andrew Le Jeune discuss how gambling reform in the UK could be a portent to worrying changes in Australia.

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David Morgan

Breeze-ups could be a measure of Hong Kong interest

While unraced two-year-olds take centre stage in Newmarket midweek, across town on Saturday Auguste Rodin will attempt to further enhance Deep Impact’s incredible legacy

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David Morgan

Hong Kong Jockey Club veterinary clarity would quieten the ‘drums’

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s world class website contains a plethora of pre- and post-race reports, but Danny Shum’s post-race comments about Romantic Warrior revealed a gap that needs to be filled.

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Michael Cox

Here’s hoping Hong Kong’s heroes usher in a new era

News that Romantic Warrior could head to Japan for the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and a showdown with Equinox is not just a great prospect for racing fans, but would be a much needed boost for the reputation of Hong Kong racing.

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