Trenton Akers
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Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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More left in the tank for Preciousship: Ricky Yiu
Championship-leading trainer Ricky Yiu Poon-fai insists his much-improved galloper Preciousship has more in the tank after taking all before him this season.... → Read More
Covid-19 slows Conghua plans for David Hayes as he looks to replicate ‘city to country’ mantra
The ongoing confusion caused by Covid-19 has cast doubt over whether incoming trainer David Hayes will be able to establish a stable in mainland China upon his return to the Hong Kong ranks.... → Read More
Douglas Whyte shows Will Power to stick to dirt: ‘why break a winning formula?’
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – that is the mantra trainer Douglas Whyte is preaching for his gun four-year-old Will Power.... → Read More
David Hayes builds war chest of unraced horses at Lindsay Park ahead of Hong Kong return
Incoming trainer David Hayes is building a war chest of unraced gallopers at his Lindsay Park operation in Australia before making the move to Hong Kong. ... → Read More
Hong Kong punters should be able to watch stewards’ inquiries
Addressing your thoughts, questions and statements about Hong Kong racing. Have something to say? Send a tweet to @SCMPRacingPost.... → Read More
Rider suspensions slashed as Hong Kong Jockey Club targets hip pockets instead
The Jockey Club has taken the extraordinary step of slashing riding suspensions in an attempt to provide more flexibility with its already stretched roster.... → Read More
Hong Kong International Sale pushed back as Jockey Club spends HK$25.3 million on yearlings
The Hong Kong International Sale has been pushed back even further as the fallout from Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc.... → Read More
John Size drops Beauty Legacy back in trip after bombing out of Derby campaign
Champion trainer John Size is dropping Beauty Legacy back in distance as he tries to get the best out of the highly touted import after bombing out of his Derby preparation.... → Read More
Antoine Hamelin back in the saddle with his Perfect Match after enduring two-week isolation
Frenchman Antoine Hamelin says he is just happy to be riding horses again after enduring two weeks in isolation since arriving in Hong Kong.... → Read More
John Moore looks to continue Griffin dominance 12 months after Aethero’s stunning debut
Master trainer John Moore has had a “mortgage” on Griffin races in Hong Kong of late but even he admits he may need a touch of luck for the run to continue on Sunday.... → Read More
South African rider Grant van Niekerk sacked by the Jockey Club
Grant van Niekerk has been sacked by the Hong Kong Jockey Club with immediate effect.... → Read More
Keith Yeung back in the winner’s circle after 138 days and 171 rides
It took 138 days and 171 rides but popular jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun is a winner again.... → Read More
John Size declares Beauty Generation still the horse to beat despite Waikuku dominance
His charge Waikuku may have had his measure recently, but champion trainer John Size believes Beauty Generation still rules the roost in Hong Kong.... → Read More
John Moore predicts no first-up blues for Aethero: ‘I think he will win’
Master trainer John Moore expects his rising star Aethero to win Sunday’s Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m), predicting there will be no first-up blues. ... → Read More
Francis Lui weighs up future of Hong Kong Derby hero Golden Sixty
The future of Derby winner Golden Sixty will be decided in the next week with trainer Francis Lui Kin-wai weighing up a tilt at the Group One Champions Mile later this month.... → Read More
Frankie Lor says Kings Shield can reign again after surviving colic scare last season
Frankie Lor Fu-chuen will roll out his two premier dirt specialists as he looks to take advantage of a rare night meeting at Sha Tin.... → Read More
Antoine Hamelin on life as a quarantined jockey and the split-second decision that landed him in Hong Kong
French jockey Antoine Hamelin has revealed he made a split-second decision to move to Hong Kong and take up a full-time riding opportunity just hours before the government closed their borders to foreigners.... → Read More
Paul O’Sullivan gets the Band back together five years after his ‘greatest thrill in racing’
Five years to the day since his “greatest thrill in racing”, trainer Paul O’Sullivan again experienced success with jockey Zac Purton by landing a timely double at Sha Tin.... → Read More
Sha Tin meeting to go ahead as Jockey Club receives government approval to continue racing
Sunday’s race meeting at Sha Tin will go ahead with the Jockey Club securing approval from the Hong Kong government on Sunday morning.... → Read More
Hong Kong horses in quarantine after arriving home from cancelled Dubai World Cup
Hong Kong horses Big Time Baby and Elusive State have arrived back on home soil after the coronavirus caused the cancellation of the super-rich Dubai World Cup meeting.... → Read More