THE BATTLE OF EVERMORE LUCK AWARD Trained by Mark Newnham, current head of the Trainer’s leaderboard in Hong Kong, a first starter ridden by the extremely tall, strong Jimmy Orman gaining increasing popularity in the city, drawn an outside barrier and absolutely smashed in the betting to start the race favourite, looked like waltzing in until suddenly something made him run out wide probably looking for the closest McDonald’s, and then surviving an enquiry and an objection fi

Some may disagree, but I believe that Maureen Haggas has done more to introduce the world of horse racing to a global mainstream audience more effectively and quicker than any marketing and promotional efforts of racing clubs, the racing media and the rather doggerel sounding ARF- the Asian Racing Federation. When Mo, as her friends know her, opened fire with two smoking barrels about what she believed to be a race ride of a “big sissy”, she single handedly made the word “sis

Speaking to some people from overseas, it was obvious that they were “riffing”, something one does when unsure about what they are saying because they have had zero experience about the subject- in this instance, Hong Kong 2025. There are those who apparently describe me as being “difficult”- and worse- which I wear like a badge of honour. This is for the simple reason that I have actually “been there”, done it, won awards for my work in advertising and music, met my heroes,