HK racing authorities have been all over him for decades - no money laundering, and no lies, his story all checks out.

He wasn't the only one either.

Other big names from around that time include Alan Woods[1](mentioned in the article), Australian Paul Makin[2], Rod Dufficy (also Australian)[3], the Manuel brothers from Adelaide[4] and the Eddington brothers from the UK.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Woods_(gambler)

[2] http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/paul-makin-dies/

[3] https://www.wired.com/2002/03/betting/

[4] https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/big-names-take-a-punt...

Great point re money laundering. Hanging out in those Wan Chai circles would invariably lead one to crossing paths with people with dirty money.