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DOUGLAS WHYTE AND HIS LIST OF HONG KONG’S TOP 20 CHAMPION HORSES
By Hans Ebert @hanseberthk When Douglas Whyte rode the first winner of the day at Sha Tin yesterday, it was one of those moments in time that made my mind wander. It was a lowly Class 5 event, but it … Continue reading
THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF DOUGLAS WHYTE
It takes a lot to laugh, it takes a train to cry, and, way too often, we forget that yesterday’s heroes, like yesterday’s news, are still relevant. In the racing game- and often it’s a circus made up of sycophants … Continue reading
THE NEW HK RACING SEASON (AND THE CHALLENGES AHEAD)
The boys are back in town, and the well-known jockeying for rides have begun in earnest with the leading riders trying to get a jump start on everyone else, an exercise that can make it crowded at the top. Trackwork … Continue reading
THE FAST TRACK INTERVIEWS: DOUGLAS WHYTE, 13-TIME CONSECUTIVE CHAMPION JOCKEY OF HONG KONG
NEW JOCKEYS: WHO IS REALLY READY TO BOARD HONG KONG’S STARSHIP ENTERPRISE?
It’s all about putting in the hard work- and by that, it’s not just about turning up for trackwork and making one’s self available for rides. It’s about how you go out there and promote and market yourself to owners, … Continue reading
THE FEEL GOOD STORIES
Douglas Whyte: Champion It’s been said time and time again, even by some of his fiercest detractors, that when it comes to being the consummate professional and a great ambassador for Hong Kong racing, jockey Douglas Whyte is in a … Continue reading
WHAT PEOPLE ARE ASKING AND SAYING…
Will race caller Mark Shean, below, ever make it to Hong Kong -and, if so, for how long? Or will he stay in Sydney and be back calling the winners for his legion of fans? Yes, he wants to get … Continue reading
THE FAST TRACK GUIDE TO SUNDAY AT SHATIN
(Courtesy of http://www.fasttrack.hk) After his brilliant ride to win aboard Moneymaker on Happy Thursday, someone remarked, “Now THAT was the old Douglas Whyte” to which we countered with, “No, that’s Douglas Whyte bringing Sexy Back”. From barrier 12, the Champion … Continue reading
COS RACING DOES NOT NEED THE POLITICS
Politics in any industry is one of its main diseases, which can spread and cripple it beyond recognition. It’s a cancer that needs to be cut out if any industry is going to grow and flourish without fear and where … Continue reading
COS RACING MUST NOT BE AS SHOCKING AS BILL VLAHOS
(Courtesy of http://www.fasttrack.hk) Bill Vlahos tells court he is devastated by disappearance of $194 million from punters’ club – HERALD SUN It might not be the day the earth stood still- except for “psychologist” Bill Vlahos and partner in crime … Continue reading