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Vincent Ho’s return from injury was a monumental comeback on its own, but now the 35-year-old has earned the opportunity to try and win another LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley next Wednesday night (10 December).
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Hugh Bowman believes this year’s LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley on 10 December is wide open, with the winner of the annual showcase likely to be decided by the luck of the draw.
Hong Kong Selections for Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Sha Tin.
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Ka Ying Rising, the world’s top-rated sprinter, has delighted David Hayes in his final fast turf gallop ahead of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (LONGINES HKIR) on 14 December as a string of local contenders sharpened preparations with barrier trials at Sha Tin today (Thursday, 4 December).
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No nine-year-old horse has ever won the HK$28 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m), but Khaadem is no ordinary horse. He defied odds of 80/1 for a sensational victory in Britain’s premier sprint, the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m), in 2023 and became the race’s oldest winner when successful as an eight-year-old last year.
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It says plenty for the prestige attached to the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) that reigning champion Mickael Barzalona can place last year’s wire-to-wire success among his highlights for the last 12 months.
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Luke Middlebrook's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Sha Tin.
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Caspar Fownes accelerated a familiar title push with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (3 December) as the four-time Hong Kong champion trainer edged to within three wins of Mark Newnham at the top of the standings.
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Nearing 100 career wins in Hong Kong, championship-leading trainer Mark Newnham is hoping to convert on Wednesday (3 December) at Happy Valley when Lunar Dash (135lb) takes his place in the second section of the Class 4 Tai Tam Handicap (1200m).
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Luke Middlebrook's Hong Kong Analysis and Selections for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Happy Valley.
