Owen Goulding
Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.
Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.
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English
The top trainer bids to get his season off the ground with two live chances in the feature Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m).
Derek Leung Ka-chun and Alexis Badel also celebrate doubles as Le Zonda completes brilliant hat-trick.
Pierre Ng’s promising stayer made a big impression with two come-from-behind wins at the city circuit last season.
Happy Valley trials await Australian trainer’s talented youngster this week as he readies for an October 1 return.
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Alpha Strike and Luck Is Back go from pillar to post to give the young rider a day to remember.
Youngsters Ever Luck and debuting import Money Games are part of nine-strong team for the Australian handler.
The top trainer gives key updates on his four-year-old hopefuls as he readies a team of eight for Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting.
Dennis Yip’s sprinter finishes down the field at Hanshin on Sunday as Gorgeous Win’s fifth in South Korea is the only international highlight.
Can John Size bounce back and win a 14th title? Will Nichola Yuen and Andrea Atzeni continue their momentum from last term?
Last season’s trainers’ championship contender is aiming for 50 wins as he kicks off his campaign.
The second-season trainer looks to build on a 28-win debut campaign that included a Group Three success.
Club’s operating surplus could suffer for next few years over investment in basketball betting and new races at mainland facility.
Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest.
Maiden winners at Ascot for Luke Ferraris and Jerry Chau proves city’s jockeys can win ‘anywhere in the world’.
Jerry Chau and Luke Ferraris both claim race wins on a topsy-turvy day of racing at Ascot. Captain Vincent Ho grabs crucial second place.
The likes of Ryan Moore, Jamie Melham, Suraj Narredu and Christophe Lemaire will all be a part of the team competition.
Last season’s leading local rider will join Vincent Ho and Luke Ferraris in representing Hong Kong in Saturday’s main event.
The South African rider will take on the likes of Ryan Moore, Christophe Lemaire and Yutaka Take at the prestigious team event.
The top Australian jockey is ‘80 per cent’ to partner Hong Kong galloper in the Group Two Centaur Stakes (1,200m) in September.
The eight jockeys contesting the unique event sport racing silks inspired by the eight quarter-finalists in the Fifa World Cup.
The trainers’ premiership leader fields eight chances, including Tang Heart, Perfect General, Sky Trust and Verbier.
The top Australian jockey doubled up on Wednesday and rides the likes of Young Champion, Endeared and Peridot at Sha Tin.
Promising four-year-old races for the first time since the Hong Kong Derby on Wednesday’s card.
The Shamus Award galloper looks for a third track and trip win in Saturday’s Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup.
The Zoustar galloper has gained all five of his wins on the straight course and returns to it for the first time since a February win.
The city’s newest apprentice continues her strong start and moves to 12 winners as she builds more momentum.
The Tony Cruz-trained nine-year-old continues to pause retirement plans with another Group Three triumph.
The Australian also rides Bustling City, Hot Air Ballon, Alabama Song and Giddy Up at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Australian rider will partner Patch Of Theta and Chancheng Glory for trainer Francis Lui on Sunday.
