Martin Harley to stay in Hong Kong until July following contract extension

Martin Harley has had his contract to ride in Hong Kong extended until the end of the season, meaning the rider will not return to Britain until July.

Harley, 29, was initially given a three-month contract to ride in Hong Kong in February and has since ridden two winners, a second and four thirds during his stint.

The Group 1-winning rider, who has primarily been used by trainers Tony Millard, Ricky Yiu and Caspar Fownes during his time abroad, is excited about the rest of the season, his first in Hong Kong.

He said: "It’s really exciting and I hope I can kick on over the next three months having laid some solid foundations and networks during my time so far.

Martin Harley: rode the Tony Millard-trained High Five to victory in the Fenwick Handicap at Happy Valley last SaturdayCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

"It was a completely new experience for me to come out here, and the first two or three months are all about working hard and networking to meet owners and trainers."

He added: "I’m much better known now than I was when I arrived and I think that’s really going to help me a lot. I’ve found a few nice horses to ride and all it takes is for one of those to really click and you’re away."

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