Mark Newnham

Crimson Flash, ridden by Andrea Atzeni, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham takes back outright lead in title race: ‘It’ll come down to the last day’

12 Apr 2026 - 8:11 PM

My Wish (right) finishes a close second to Lucky Sweynesse in the Chairman’s Trophy with Hugh Bowman aboard. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with McDonald booked for Ibis

9 Apr 2026 - 1:51 PM

Perfect General seals a four-timer for Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

8 Apr 2026 - 11:42 PM

Mugen gets up on the inside to score a thrilling win under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

6 Apr 2026 - 8:58 PM

Lucky Sweynesse and Hugh Bowman win the 2024 Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lucky Sweynesse and Leung get their time to shine in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy

4 Apr 2026 - 5:00 PM

My Wish warms up for the Chairman’s Trophy with an impressive trial win under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to victory

4 Apr 2026 - 1:17 PM

Vincent Ho guides Little Paradise to victory in the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

2 Apr 2026 - 5:58 PM

Jockey Andrea Atzeni and Mark Newnham were two of Hong Kong’s stand-out performers in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of March

30 Mar 2026 - 7:00 PM

Max Que, ridden by Alexis Badel, highlights Mark Newnham’s treble at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham maintains super form with Sha Tin treble to reclaim trainers’ title lead

29 Mar 2026 - 6:53 PM

Magnifique and James Orman win a strong Class Three at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

James Orman looking forward to riding boom sprinter Magnifique at Sha Tin on Sunday

28 Mar 2026 - 4:02 PM

Hugh Bowman salutes after booting home Invincible Ibis in the 2026 Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Invincible Ibis delivers Newnham Derby redemption in record-breaking victory

22 Mar 2026 - 7:33 PM

Trainer Mark Newnham with Invincible Ibis. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham hopes Invincible Ibis can take his ‘one chance’ at immortality in Hong Kong Derby

21 Mar 2026 - 12:30 PM

Nick Etches (second from left) at the Hong Kong Derby barrier draw. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Owner Nick Etches chases Hong Kong Derby dream with Invincible Ibis after close second 33 years ago

19 Mar 2026 - 6:00 PM

Connections react to their BMW Hong Kong Derby draws. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lor and Ting relaxed despite wide draws for Numbers and Little Paradise in Hong Kong Derby

19 Mar 2026 - 2:30 PM

Crimson Flash brings up a five-timer for Mark Newnham. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham dominates Valley with five-timer while Atzeni scores four-timer

18 Mar 2026 - 11:45 PM

Topic / Mark Newnham

Mark Newnham

Ibis and Paradise please Newnham and Purton ahead of Champions Mile test

Shum keeps pace with championship leaders after scoring a treble at the Valley

Ferraris focuses on quality as he lines up four solid chances at Happy Valley

Newnham takes back outright lead in title race: ‘It’ll come down to the last day’

Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with McDonald booked for Ibis

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

Lucky Sweynesse and Leung get their time to shine in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy

Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to victory

Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of March

Newnham maintains super form with Sha Tin treble to reclaim trainers’ title lead

James Orman looking forward to riding boom sprinter Magnifique at Sha Tin on Sunday

Invincible Ibis delivers Newnham Derby redemption in record-breaking victory

Mark Newnham hopes Invincible Ibis can take his ‘one chance’ at immortality in Hong Kong Derby

Owner Nick Etches chases Hong Kong Derby dream with Invincible Ibis after close second 33 years ago

Lor and Ting relaxed despite wide draws for Numbers and Little Paradise in Hong Kong Derby

Newnham dominates Valley with five-timer while Atzeni scores four-timer

Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.