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John Size readies three for Sunday’s Chief Executive’s Cup

Posted on September 3, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

John Size will launch a three-pronged attack on the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup (1200m) when Hong Kong racing returns at Sha Tin on Sunday, 6 September. The first feature of the 2020/21 season is set to see the return of Beauty Legacy (119lb), Champion's Way (126lb) and Shining Ace (118lb), with the 11-time[...]

Posted on May 21, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Joao Moreira and Zac Purton continued their enthralling back-and-forth contest for the jockeys' championship with a double each at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 20 May. “It's such a journey; but it's a good one!” Moreira beamed after having the final word – until next time, at least – on Shining Ace in the finale, the[...]

Posted on March 30, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Joao Moreira became only the fourth jockey in Hong Kong history to reach 900 wins and he did it in style with a five-timer at Sha Tin yesterday afternoon (Sunday, 29 March). “I wasn't counting!” the Brazilian ace said after his fourth on the board, Picken, had sealed the milestone win at the end of[...]

Posted on January 16, 2020
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Highly Proactive (132lb) put up a rallying fightback to outpoint Shining Ace (133lb) in a thrilling finish to the Class 3 Chater Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley last night, Wednesday, 15 January. Shining Ace had the 1.9 favourite on the ropes half-way down the home straight, but with Karis Teetan driving mightily, Highly Proactive lifted[...]

Posted on July 2, 2019
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Three-time champion jockey Joao Moreira is backing his boss John Size to withstand the John Moore onslaught in the battle for the premiership. Moore's weekend treble at Sha Tin left him just three wins behind long-time leader Size in the race to be champion trainer. “(Size) seems to be a very calm, very professional person,”[...]

John Size readies three for Sunday’s Chief Executive’s Cup

Moreira and Purton dish a double delight at the Valley

Fabulous five for Moreira makes it a ‘Magic’ 900

Highly Proactive fights back in Valley finale

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