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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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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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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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Vincent Ho appeals stiff suspension

The 10-meeting punishment handed to Golden Sixty’s jockey has caused plenty of discussion around the Hong Kong circuit and beyond, but precedent suggests his appeal is worthwhile.

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Almond Lee: from racetrack to restaurateur

When Almond Lee left Hong Kong racing in 2018 he was at a loss for what to do, but has found his calling as a restaurateur with his wife Rainbow.

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‘Phenomenal athletes’: Aussie fitness trainer in awe of jockeys

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has answered the call for more professional support for its riders and top fitness trainer Trent Langlands has been in town working with the city’s jockeys.

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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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Fownes is itching to wear the crown again

A sixth-place in the premiership last year has given Caspar Fownes a prod and he believes his stable is well-placed to push for the title this season.

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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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Vincent Ho locks in return date with future star

Standout horses future and present have motivated Vincent Ho through a remarkable rehabilitation from a serious off-season back injury, but he says he will be choosing quality rides over quantity when he returns on September 17.

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‘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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Vincent Ho targets Hong Kong season-opener despite a fractured back

Vincent Ho will head to Switzerland to assist his rehabilitation from a crashing fall in Japan last month, an incident the Hong Kong rider hopes might bring improvements to JRA procedures.

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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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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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Richards gets Wellington boost

Hong Kong's former champion sprinter Wellington will join Jamie Richards' Olympic Stables from the departing Richard Gibson.

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Vincent Ho clarifies travel plans to Japan and Britain

Vincent Ho will once again forego time off between Hong Kong seasons as the leading local rider chases more summer winners on the JRA and in England.

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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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