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Maurice will be a plum ride for Tommy Berry as the “Magic Man” Joao Moreira will attest to after winning the Champions Mile this month aboard the Japanese superstar. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tommy Berry gains plum Yasuda Kinen ride on Maurice, but gives up Designs On Rome mount for Champions & Chater Cup

Australian jockey believes impressive Champions Mile winner could be first back-to-back winner of the Yasuda Kinen since Vodka, but Japanese contract also means he misses ride on former horse…

12 May 2016

Despite wild weather, crowds flocked to Sha Tin for QE II Cup day and Champions Mile day.

The Griffin

Crops, clashes and cornerstones: the key points to take out of Hong Kong’s spring features

6 May 2016 - 1:27 AM

Tommy Berry celebrates aboard Chautauqua after winning the Chairman's Sprint Prize on Sunday. The Jockey Club has no plans to change the format of the race. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

No plans to replicate December HKIR meeting despite success of spring features, says Jockey Club

2 May 2016 - 6:30 PM

Joao Moreira gives Maurice a hug as trainer Noriyuki Hori looks on after the team combined to win the Champions Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Champions Mile 2016

Yasuda Kinen defence not locked in for Maurice, but beaten runners may aim at rich Tokyo mile

2 May 2016 - 1:00 AM

Joao Moreira pilots Maurice to a comprehensive victory in the Champions Mile at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Chautauqua and Maurice live up to their billing as the world’s best sprinter and miler in Sha Tin stunners

1 May 2016 - 10:00 PM

Chautauqua just gets up over the top of Lucky Bubbles to win the Chairman’s Sprint Prize. Photo: HKJC

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

World awaits Chautauqua, Maurice after stunning Hong Kong feature victories

1 May 2016 - 6:00 PM

<p>The Japanese raider took the scalp of Able Friend in December, and he meets many of the same rivals today</p>

Champions Mile 2016

Maurice to conquer locals again in quest for Hong Kong Mile-Champions Mile double

30 Apr 2016 - 11:21 PM

Chautauqua after a trot on the all-weather track at Sha Tin as trainer Michael Hawkes looks checks out his charge. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Time for talk is over: Sunday’s Sha Tin Showdown will reveal the world’s best sprinter

30 Apr 2016 - 7:00 PM

Bow Creek, with Richard Cronin aboard, prepares for a morning hitout on the all-weather track at Sha Tin on Friday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Champions Mile 2016

First stop, Hong Kong: Godolphin eyeing world domination as north and south operations come together for Champions Mile

29 Apr 2016 - 1:15 PM

Aerovelocity’s owner Daniel Yeung manages a smile despite his horse’s horror draw for Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Sucker punch: Aerovelocity draws horror gate for Chairman’s Sprint Prize

28 Apr 2016 - 7:51 PM

Joao Moreira keeps a tight grip on likely 2016 Champions Mile favourite Maurice as the Japanese galloper is tested on the turf on Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Champions Mile 2016

New perspective: Joao Moreira likes current view atop Maurice compared to last year’s Hong Kong Mile

28 Apr 2016 - 7:45 PM

Hugh Bowman is covered in mud after winning the QE II Cup on a rare yielding surface. Photo: AFP

Champions Mile 2016

Sha Tin ‘should recover well’ from weekend hammering by rain in time for Sunday Group Ones

25 Apr 2016 - 11:44 AM

Aerovelocity (right) races up for a narrow, unconvincing victory in a barrier trial on Tuesday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Aerovelocity locks in Chairman’s Sprint Prize start despite uninspiring dirt trial

19 Apr 2016 - 10:30 PM

Satono Crown wins the Kyoto Kinen under Mirco Demuro at his last start in February. Zac Purton will ride in the QE II Cup. Photo: Japan Racing Association

Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2016

Mr Worldwide: Zac Purton booked for foreign raiders Satono Crown, Bow Creek in Sha Tin spring features

14 Apr 2016 - 4:30 PM

Hong Kong Mile winner Maurice will return to Sha Tin for the Champions Mile, with Joao Moreira taking over the reins from an unavailable Ryan Moore. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Global stars Maurice, Buffering, Chautauqua among seven to take on Hong Kong’s elite in Champions Mile, Chairman’s Sprint Prize

6 Apr 2016 - 5:45 PM

<p>The Classic Mile winner added the Chairman’s Trophy on Sunday, with both the trainer and jockey Neil Callan admitting he needs conditions to suit to show his best</p>

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz takes aim at Champions Mile and Yasuda Kinen with Beauty Only

4 Apr 2016 - 12:03 AM

Maurice was an impressive winner of the Hong Kong Mile with Ryan Moore aboard. However, Joao Moreira will take over on the Japanese star for the Champions Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Japan turns to Joao Moreira as the Magic Man takes Champions Mile ride on superstar Maurice

16 Mar 2016 - 4:15 PM

<p>Leading handler believes that Contentment, who won his first feature on Sunday, is the best-named horse in Hong Kong</p>

John Size

‘Content’ galloper the latest Group One horse for John Size after Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup win

29 Feb 2016 - 1:00 AM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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