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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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郭米高

【閒事之徒】論香港騎師牌照與誠信之關係

兩名駐港騎師被釘牌,突顯鞏固具競爭力的騎師陣容之必要性。

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【計Tech精彩】5月17日快活谷夜賽《概論》

誰能力拔山兮?誰為時不利兮?還有兩匹避之則吉以及各場精選,盡在《概論》。

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The Happy Valley Report: Wednesday May 17

Who's hot, who's not, plus two favoured runners to avoid. Our full Happy Valley preview, including selections for every race.

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Asian Racing Review: Sodashi ridden ‘perfectly’ in Victoria Mile defeat

Michael Cox joins Andrew Le Jeune to bring you all the news and views in Asian racing, including the latest on the Hong Kong betting scandal and a response to some criticism surrounding Damian Lane's Victoria Mile ride.

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Michael Cox

‘Idle hands’: the link between jockey licensing and integrity in Hong Kong

The disqualification of two Hong Kong-based jockeys has emphasised the need for a competitive jockey roster, writes Michael Cox.

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David Morgan

De Sousa and Borges handed lengthy bans

The Brazilian champion jockeys have been disqualified from riding for their involvement in placing a bet on a horse Borges rode at Happy Valley last month.

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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

Moreira’s heroic homecoming: Fantasma’s return a boost for Brazilian racing

As Joao Moreira faces the beginning of the end of an illustrious international career, he is going back to where it all began and officials hope his presence provides a boost for a struggling sport in Brazil

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Michael Cox

COMMENT | Compassion, not commodification, could be the key to rebuilding Hong Kong’s jockey roster

Money isn’t all that motivates today’s top jockeys and perhaps it is the human touch that the Hong Kong Jockey Club needs to lure the biggest names back to the city.

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David Morgan

COMMENT | Japan has stolen a march on Hong Kong in attracting the big name jockeys

With Hong Kong seemingly on the verge of relaxing Covid restrictions, the HKJC must do all it can to bring in the world's best riders.

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David Morgan

De Sousa wants rules consistency across borders

Brazilian jockey Silvestre de Sousa was handed another reminder on Sunday as to how ‘careless’ British habits get punished in Hong Kong.

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David Morgan

Silvestre de Sousa is Hong Kong-bound via a Singapore return

Silvestre de Sousa has been licensed for his longest stint yet in Hong Kong but first he will take a rare trip to Singapore.

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David Morgan

Hong Kong adds up again for De Sousa

Silvestre de Sousa hopes for a Hong Kong return later this year and calls on British racing authorities to rethink an overstretched racing programme.

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David Morgan

OPINION: HKJC’s jockey recruitment challenge

More meetings means more jockeys, but where will they come from? David Morgan discusses the challenge the Hong Kong Jockey Club faces trying to recruit jockeys.

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