Tag Archives: David Hall

THE FAST TRACKER MAKES A GUEST APPEARANCE AT SHATIN

(Courtesy of Fast Track) There’s no Winx at Shatin- and what a stunning seventeenth consecutive win it was at Randwick yesterday by the Queen Of The Turf. She deserves to be a Dame, your Majesty. What a boost for the … Continue reading

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ALL A TWITTER. BUT WHAT’S IT GOING TO CHANGE?

BACK WITH EXTRA BITE (AND MORE RELISH) All publicity is not good publicity, especially in today’s social media-driven world. Just look at the oh-so-public fallouts between Taylor Swift and Kanye West and Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift, the merciful breakup … Continue reading

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THE CO-MINGLING AND PIE IN THE SKY ISSUE

By Keyser Soze CO-MINGLING: SEIZE THE DAY! BUT DO THEY KNOW HOW TO, TONTO? It’s distressing enough to be confronted with the challenges which racing faces on all fronts. Imagine climbing Everest and Kilimanjaro with little or no respite? Racing’s … Continue reading

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THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WORLD CLASS JOCKEY.

By Hans Ebert It’s always interesting when either you’re on top, or someone’s on top of you, and the current standings in the Jockey Premiership in Hong Kong sees an enthralling battle of talent, wits, politics, and, most key, how … Continue reading

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THE UPS, DOWNS AND UPS OF HORSES AND RACING

THE FAST TRACK INTERVIEWS Paul O’Sullivan and Zac Purton (And Aerovelocity) (Courtesy of http://www.fasttrack.hk)

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THE FAST TRACKER HEADS OUT TO A HAPPY WEDNESDAY BOLLYWOOD NIGHT

RACES 1 AND 2 Waaaay too tough. Let’s dance instead. Jai Ho! Jai Ho! Jai Ho! RACE 3 After it scrambled home to win over course and distance at 30 to 1, Sing Sing Sing has not been seen seen … Continue reading

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HONG KONG WONTONS, DING DONGS, THEN SOMES AND DIM SUMS

ZAC PURTON AND FINE-TUNING THAT ZAC ATTACK What many are wondering is what, where and when was the turning point that had Zac Purton go from being a good jockey to a global trotting superstar rider taking all before him … Continue reading

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TIPS, HEART AND SHANE-O’S CREEPY PRE-OCCUPATION WITH DOUGIE WHYTE

THE BIG CHADWICK FAIL Waiting till Saturday to be told if Matty Chadwick would be fit to ride and, if not, who the replacement riders might be had us shaking our heads at The Ministry Of Silly Walks and wondering … Continue reading

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THE FAST TRACK NEW YEAR DAY GUIDE TO SHATIN‏

(Courtesy of http://www.fasttrack.hk) It was a surreal meeting at Shatin to see 2013 ride off into the sunset with three jockeys, apparently, all floored by the flu bug at the same time, three jockeys hit with suspensions for careless riding, … Continue reading

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LET’S ALL PLAY, “NAME THAT TRAINER”!

In his weekly column, On The Rail in the South China Morning Post, Alan “Hats” Aitken tackled- head-on- the rumors that John O’Shea from Oz aka The Knuckle Dragger to close mates and Charles LoPresti from, er, America, both pictured … Continue reading

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