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Vincent Ho notches comeback double, Francis Lui grabs crucial three-timer
Vincent Ho and Holy Lake
Hong Kong
· Sidelined after a fall on 24 January, Ho returned to race riding at Happy Valley on Wednesday and, following a couple of luckless rides, was elated after successfully joining forces with long-time ally Francis Lui at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Zac Purton rides 1700th Hong Kong winner
Zac Purton celebrated his 1700th winner on Wednesday
Milestone
· Chasing a seventh Hong Kong jockeys' championship, Purton extended a gaping lead in the 2023/24 standings to 30 wins over Karis Teetan (61) after the Australian snared a three-timer to take his seasonal tally to 91.
Purton snares second Hong Kong Derby
Zac Purton wins the Hong Kong Derby aboard Massive Sovereign.
HONG KONG
· Australian hoop Zac Purton continued to show why he's one of the best at Sha Tin on Sunday when partnering Massive Sovereign to victory in the Hong Kong Derby.
Aus Guineas placegetter wins again, dead-heat in lucrative HK series
Ka Ying Spirit won at big odds on Wednesday
HK Wrap
· Decided on a format of 15 points for a win, six for second, four for third and three for third in Class 3 races and above from September until tonight, ultimate success in the series hinged on Copartner Ambition's performance in the Class 3 Sing Woo Handicap (1200m).
Happy Valley treble lands Lui's 900th Hong Kong winner
Golden Sixty trainer Francis Lui
Big Night
· Famed for his association with Hong Kong superstar Golden Sixty, Lui was typically humble on reaching the milestone as he reflected on his stable champion's record-breaking accomplishments.
Size bids for a fourth Hong Kong Classic Mile triumph
John Size will mount a two-pronged bid on the Classic Mile.
Hong Kong
· Aiming for his fourth success in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m), John Size is optimistic Helios Express and Howdeepisyourlove can perform to expectations at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Caspar Fownes seeks more G3 Centenary Vase success
Senor Toba
Sha Tin
· Upbeat after a midweek double, Caspar Fownes will chase a third consecutive G3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) triumph when the four-time Hong Kong champion trainer saddles last year's winner Senor Toba and talented Straight Arron in the HK$4.2 million feature at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Shades of Chautauqua at Sha Tin as horse refuses to race
Global Harmony refused to participate
Can't make me
· The David Hayes-trained Global Harmony followed in the footsteps of the famous sprinter, refusing to leave the barriers when they opened.
Hewitson chases milestone as Chancheng bids for Classic Series
Chancheng Glory makes it four wins in a row.
Hong Kong
· On the cusp of riding his 100th Hong Kong winner, Lyle Hewitson hopes Chancheng Glory can advance growing Four-Year-Old Classic Series claims when the gelding contests the Class 3 (restricted) Tin Shui Wai Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Saturday.
Kah locked in for NZ, HK weekend
Kah riding Voyage Bubble to victory in HK
Overseas assault
· Jamie Kah has added to her now globetrotting schedule in late January, committing to ride exciting sprinter Packing Treadmill in the Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin later this month.
Lor, Badel take mid-week G3 with Happy Together
Happy Together winning on Wednesday
Happy Valley
· Happy Together comfortably denied La City Blanche by three-quarters of a length, with the same margin to Helene Feeling in 1m 48.29s to claim Wednesday night's Group Three at Happy Valley.
Teetan, Ho shine at Happy Valley as Lui, Whyte post doubles
Majestic Knight (No. 6) takes out the night's feature.
Hong Kong
· Thriving in the absence of Zac Purton and Hugh Bowman, Karis Teetan and Vincent Ho consolidated positions inside the top five of the Hong Kong jockeys' championship with doubles at Happy Valley on Thursday night.
Vincent Ho creates history with epic IJC triumph
Vincent Ho claimed the IJC crown
Local Champ
· Vincent Ho claimed a hugely popular first victory in the LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship thanks to a beautifully judged front-running success on Tomodachi Kokoroe in the fourth and final leg at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (6 December).
In-form King ready to take on the best in IJC
Rachel King and David Hall at Sha Tin on Monday.
Hong Kong
· After a career-best year, the 33-year-old is confident she can beat some of the world's top jockeys in Hong Kong on Wednesday night.
J-Mac delights Cruz with Chevalier Cup masterclass
McDonald rode a double on Sunday
J-Mac
· Tony Cruz has lauded James McDonald's precision ride to snare the Class 1 Chevalier Cup Handicap (1600m) on The Golden Scenery with a ground-saving display which catapulted McDonald to a double at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Teetan, Ho and Hewitson claim LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship berths
Vincent Ho sealed his spot in the IJC
HK Wrap
· Karis Teetan, Vincent Ho and Lyle Hewitson will compete in the LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) on 6 December after the trio secured the final three places in the series at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
Avdulla pursues International Jockeys' Championship debut
Brenton Avdulla has won over 10 Group 1 races.
Red-hot form
· Brenton Avdulla's dazzling form has lifted him into the coveted final LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) spot and on Wednesday night the 32-year-old is aiming to seal his place with six mounts before the roster is finalised.
Vincent Ho returns with a double to fan LONGINES IJC aspirations
Jockey Vincent Ho rode a winning double on Wednesday
HK Racing
· Vincent Ho boosted hopes of LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) participation next month with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (15 November) as Pierre Ng maintained a blistering start to the season with a brace.
In-form Atzeni looks to roll on, picks up trio of G2 mounts
Andrea Atzeni continues to build momentum.
Hong Kong
· Jockey Andrea Atzeni has hit the ground running in Hong Kong and his strong early season form, which he hopes to maintain, has seen him rewarded with a booking in each of the three Group 2 races on 19 November at Sha Tin.
Encountered lands G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse for Manfred Man, Derek Leung
Encountered winning at Sha Tin
Sha Tin
· Manfred Man will consider adding Encountered to his LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) arsenal after the under-rated stayer triumphed in the HK$4.2 million G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
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