Tag Archives: Hong Kong Racing

TEN QUESTIONS WITH BRENT “THE BABE” THOMSON

Posted on April 12, 2016 by RacingB*tch

Following Michael Felgate’s excellent interview today on RSN with our great friend Brent Thomson, we thought we’d publish this post on “The Babe” again for those who might have missed it the first time around. Enjoy! The first time I … Continue reading →

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NEW JOCKEYS: WHO IS REALLY READY TO BOARD HONG KONG’S STARSHIP ENTERPRISE?

Posted on May 17, 2015 by RacingB*tch

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 →

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ZAC PURTON COMES OF AGE

Posted on May 14, 2015 by RacingB*tch

PART OF THE FEEL GOOD STORIES When Zac Purton won his first Hong Kong Jockey Premiership last season, and, in so doing, ended the incredible thirteen-year reign of “Emperor” Douglas Whyte, Australian racing fans celebrated almost as much as the … Continue reading →

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LOOKING BEYOND JOAO MOREIRA’S SIX OF THE BEST

Posted on May 14, 2015 by RacingB*tch

PART OF THE FEEL GOOD STORIES The Brazilian Magic Man might have equalled the record of riding six winners at one race meeting. But his sextet at Shatin on Sunday further underlined the fact that this brilliant Brazilian jockey is … Continue reading →

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TIMING: THE MAGIC OF MOREIRA AND LOOKING AHEAD WITH THE HKJC

Posted on May 14, 2015 by RacingB*tch

PART OF THE FEEL GOOD STORIES Let’s not beat around the bush, and be coy, Roy: Joao Moreira has changed the face of horse racing forever. Some might still argue that Christophe Soumillon and/or Ryan Moore are “the best jockeys … Continue reading →

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THE BROADCASTING OF ITS RACES: ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THE HKJC TO BE A GAME CHANGER

Posted on May 14, 2015 by RacingB*tch

PART OF THE FEEL GOOD STORIES While racing fans in Australia have been caught off-guard with the sport itself caught between a rock and a hard place with the TVN/Sky horse opera that has ended in tears for TVN, the … Continue reading →

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THE EYE OPENING ISSUE

Posted on May 8, 2015 by RacingB*tch

SO WHAT MAKES HONG KONG RACING THE BEST IN THE WORLD? Is Hong Kong racing poised to take world leadership role? – TRC It is one of the best interviews conducted in the world of racing. Paul Haigh’s interview with … Continue reading →

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THE LATE ENTRY OF THE WORLD’S BEST JOCKEY AND THE FAST TRACK HK RACING ROUNDUP

Posted on September 24, 2014 by RacingB*tch

http://www.fasttrack.hk SACRE BLEU, HONG KONG TO HOST IFHA’S “WORLD’S BEST JOCKEY” PRESENTATION! BUT WHO KNEW ABOUT IT? AND WHEN? Some of us only learnt last night that racing’s newest International Award – this one for the already up and running … Continue reading →

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THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF RETURNS!

Posted on September 14, 2014 by RacingB*tch

When Brett Prebble drove the Derek Cruz-trained Double Dragon to the front and won the first race of the new racing season, the sun shone, birds chirped and Hong Kong got its priorities right: The dark clouds of protest movements … Continue reading →

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THE CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES ISSUE

Posted on September 5, 2014 by RacingB*tch

RACING MINISTER FLEXES HIS MUSCLES. NSW Racing Minister Troy Grant, below, should be commended for ensuring that the Provincial and Country sectors of NSW racing will not continue to be forgotten in the indecently hasty scramble to make the Championships … Continue reading →

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