
Jay Rooney
Racing Journalist at The West Australian
🇦🇺 in 🇭🇰 | Senior Production Editor - Racing @SCMPRacingPost | Ex Racing Journalist @westaustralian | Views are my own
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1 week ago |
scmp.com | Jay Rooney |Alan Aitken
Australian handler prepares to break new ground with first overseas runner in Hong Kong on Sunday week on Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:23 PM He’s conquered some of Australia’s biggest races in partnership with an icon of the sport, but Adrian Bott is excited to break new ground when he has his first overseas runner at Sha Tin next week.
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scmp.com | Jay Rooney |Alan Aitken
David Hayes and Zac Purton delighted with the three-time Group One winner’s effortless win on the dirt on Thursday morning on Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:22 PM David Hayes and Zac Purton gave Ka Ying Rising the tick of approval after the superstar sprinter warmed up for the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) with an easy trial win on Thursday.
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1 week ago |
scmp.com | Jay Rooney |Alan Aitken
Iconical and Sunday’s Serenade lift Kiwi handler’s spirits at city circuit as he battles for winners this term on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:02 PM Battling what he admits has been a “tough old struggle” this season, a relieved Jamie Richards celebrated his first double in almost 12 months at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
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1 week ago |
scmp.com | Jay Rooney |Alan Aitken
South African jockey admits in-form galloper will face a tough test rising to Class Three at city circuit on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:55 PM Lyle Hewitson is hopeful Highland Rahy can dispel a class rise query when the in-form galloper chases a hat-trick at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
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1 week ago |
scmp.com | Jay Rooney |Alan Aitken
Victor The Winner scores an impressive trial win over Chancheng Glory. Photos: Kenneth Chan Group One winner Victor The Winner warmed up for Champions Day with a stylish trial win as the first batch of international contenders for Hong Kong’s second biggest meeting of the year were scheduled to arrive on Monday.
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RT @TABradio: .@Jay_Rooney's selections for racing tonight at Happy Valley!🏇 R5 #4 - Colourful King (best) R4 #10 - Good Prospect R8 #4 -…