Author: Leo Schlink

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Golden Sixty on target to add to imposing record in the Hong Kong Mile

Wary and respectful of world-class opposition, Francis Lui carries a characteristically understated sense of confidence into the Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile with Golden Sixty at Sha Tin on Sunday (13 December), hopeful his flagbearer can continue an extraordinary winning streak. Only the fourth horse to win 10 consecutive races in Hong Kong's professional[...]
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Tom Marquand is confident global experience will prove an asset

Rising British star Tom Marquand will use vital experience gleaned on tight-turning tracks in England and Australia to offset a lack of familiarity with Happy Valley's famed contours when he tackles the LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship on Wednesday, 9 December. Seeking to bookend a phenomenal season, the 22-year-old will partner Very Sweet Orange, Nunchuks, Surrealism[...]
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Joao Moreira expects International Jockeys’ Championship to be highly competitive

Joao Moreira predicts a galaxy of international star jockeys will swiftly adapt to Happy Valley's unique contours as 12 of the world's best riders vie for LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship glory on Wednesday 9 December. As one of four previous winners of the four-race format in this year's contest, the 2020/21 championship-leading jockey believes Wednesday's[...]
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Hollie Doyle keen to end 2020 on the highest note in the International Jockeys’ Championship

In her wildest dreams, Hollie Doyle could not have dared to hope for a more spectacular year after a season of staggering achievements, but the English rider hopes to crown a wondrous 2020 with more success in the LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley next Wednesday (9 December). Acclaimed as winner of The Sunday[...]
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Fownes to take the wraps off another talented former Australian at Happy Valley

Three days after successfully unveiling Hong Kong debut winner Enrich Delight at Sha Tin, Caspar Fownes will attempt a similarly triumphant feat with another former Australian Propice, who runs first-up in the Class 3 Fleming Handicap (1000m) tonight (Wednesday 2 December) at Happy Valley. Trained in Australia by Greg Eurell, Propice raced as Ilovemyself in[...]
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