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Luke Ferraris

The latest news and updates on Luke Ferraris, a professional jockey from a distinguished racing family, having grown up in Hong Kong before training at the South African Jockey Academy. He was twice crowned champion apprentice in South Africa and achieved a significant milestone by winning the South African Triple Crown with Malmoos in 2021, a feat accomplished by only a few jockeys. Ferraris has also secured multiple Group 1 victories, including the Cape Town Met. Now a prominent figure in Hong Kong racing, he reached 100 wins there by late 2024, demonstrating his skill and tactical riding expertise.

Luke Ferraris

Fownes hopes injury-plagued Megastar can ‘go quite high’ after stunning return

Australian import rewards trainer and syndicate’s patience with spectacular first-up victory at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong mile division changes shape with Purton on Wish, Paradise transferred

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

Ibis exceeds Newnham’s expectations with thrilling Celebration Cup win

Hong Kong Derby winner makes a triumphant return despite trainer’s distance concerns in Group Three feature.

Ferraris excited to reunite with Derby hero Ibis in Celebration Cup

South African jockey will take his first race ride on last season’s Champion Four-Year-Old for 12 months in Sunday’s feature.

Bowman weighs up surgery v cortisone injection to repair hip labral tear

The Australian rider has HKIR hopes, but is facing at least four months out of the saddle if he opts for an operation on his injury.

Jockey Club on standby for Sha Tin meeting move as Purton continues momentum

Sunday’s 10-race card could be changed to another day, while champion jockey bags his third brace from as many fixtures this term.

Hong Kong’s talent on full display as city’s involvement ‘elevates’ Shergar Cup

Maiden winners at Ascot for Luke Ferraris and Jerry Chau proves city’s jockeys can win ‘anywhere in the world’.

Great Britain and Ireland claim Shergar Cup as Hong Kong put up valiant fight

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.

Hong Kong face stern test as world’s elite descend on Ascot for Shergar Cup

The likes of Ryan Moore, Jamie Melham, Suraj Narredu and Christophe Lemaire will all be a part of the team competition.

Jerry Chau not feeling any nerves ahead of Ascot debut in the Shergar Cup

Last season’s leading local rider will join Vincent Ho and Luke Ferraris in representing Hong Kong in Saturday’s main event.

Shergar Cup a ‘pinch-me moment’ for Ferraris as he prepares for first British rides

The South African rider will take on the likes of Ryan Moore, Christophe Lemaire and Yutaka Take at the prestigious team event.

Hong Kong jockeys ride in Australia and UK, Ka Ying Rising on-song for season opener

James Orman and Matthew Chadwick keeping fit in Australia, while Vincent Ho, Jerry Chau and Luke Ferraris prepare for Shergar Cup at Ascot.

Lui rates Gold Patch and Meaningful Dragon the best of his Sha Tin squad

Talented three-year-old and in-form galloper headline the veteran handler’s team of 10 runners on Sunday.

Can Solid State buck the trend of imports who win on HK debut?

History suggests the former Australian galloper will be up against it after his incredible first-up victory at Sha Tin.

Mo scores sensational treble from just five runners at Happy Valley

Manfred Man, Derek Leung and Luke Ferraris each celebrated doubles on the night.

Newnham seeks to add to late-season tally with Robot Lucky Star at Happy Valley

With only seven meetings left for the 2025-26 season, the Australian handler currently sits third in the trainers’ championship on 58 wins.

Lui slams home brilliant Sha Tin treble as competitive championship rages on

The 2023-24 champion trainer moves to within four winners of the leader Danny Shum Chap-shing after another stellar day.

Newnham bids to extend title lead with strong squad assembled for Sha Tin dirt

Australian trainer aims to continue his all-weather success this term with five runners on Wednesday night.

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

South African jockey looks forward to excellent book at city circuit on Wednesday night.

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

South African handler helps Group Three winner break long drought as Australian trainer experiences roller coaster day.

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

After a last-start fourth behind Romantic Warrior over 2,000m, the classy five-year-old drops back to his best trip on Easter Monday.

Lor confident Symbol Of Strength can capitalise on ideal draw at Happy Valley

Local trainer’s progressive four-year-old chases back-to-back victories at the city circuit.

Newnham bids to bounce back in championship battle with strong Happy Valley team

Australian handler aims to recapture top form with a full card of runners at city circuit.

Superstar jockey McDonald confirmed to ride Seraph Gabriel in Derby

Champion rider hops off Beauty Bolt to team up with David Eustace’s stayer in city’s most coveted race.

Eustace and Browne McMonagle combine with solid chances at Sha Tin

British handler and Irish jockey look to strike with Riding Together and Helene Supafeeling.

All Out For Six, Talents Ambition and Super Unicorn headline Mark Newnham’s Sha Tin squad

The top trainer looks to strike back in the trainers’ championship with seven chances to hit the board.

Fownes says ‘good luck’ to title rivals after extending lead with Valley treble

Four-time premiership-winning handler declares he’s the one to chase down after three-timer at city circuit.