Quinn Adds to Aussie Charge in Hong Kong

Tuesday, 20 August 2002 00:00

Leading Sydney based jockey Rod Quinn has enhanced the already powerful Australian influence on Hong Kong racing after it was announced he'd been awarded a contract to ride there.

Quinn was recognised for his outstanding form, which in recent seasons has seen a lucrative linking with powerhouse trainer John Hawkes. That partnership has led to recent feature wins from horses including Lonhro, Viscount and Lord Essex.

Having already ridden in overseas locations including Malaysia and New Zealand, Quinn will be able to ride in the country until the international race day, on December 15. The licence will enable him to ride from the start of the new season.

A winner of six Group One races, Quinn's overall tally of race successes sits now at over 1560. During his career he has won no less than 51 stakes races.

Hong Kong already has two of the top five jockeys - Shane Dye and Dwayne Dunn. Both riders, along with Michael Cahill, are also licenced for this coming season.