In this episode, Luke Ferraris, a rising star in Hong Kong racing, shares his journey from the South African Jockeys Academy to becoming a successful jockey in Hong Kong. The son of former Hong Kong trainer David Ferraris, Luke discusses his early influences, the challenges of adapting to the competitive racing environment in Hong Kong, and his goals and aspirations for the future, including his partnership with a potential 'flagship' horse in the form of the Mark Newnham-trained Hong Kong Classic Mile winner My Wish.
Creators and Guests
Host
Andrew Le Jeune
Andrew Le Jeune anchors Idol Horse’s multimedia coverage. A world renowned racing expert and presenter for nearly two decades, Andrew has worked at Sky Racing (Australia) and on magazine show ‘Racing Round the World’ before becoming lead presenter for the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
What is Idol Horse Podcast?
The Idol Horse team tackles the biggest events on the world horse racing calendar. Expect to hear interviews from the biggest names in the sport and insight, breaking news and forthright opinion from the Idol Horse team.