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Ka Ying Rising wins the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

David Hayes hails Ka Ying Rising ‘one of the best horses I’ve ever seen’ after Chairman’s Sprint Prize romp

The world’s best sprinter dominated his rivals once again, breaking his own track record to make it 20 wins in a row

26 Apr 2026

Docklands (right) and Royal Champion at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

British challengers hit the ground running at Sha Tin as June Take gives connections a scare

22 Apr 2026 - 12:30 PM

Royal Champion arrives in Hong Kong ahead of the QEII Cup. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Champions Day raiders arrive in Hong Kong as Caspar Fownes reclaims championship lead

19 Apr 2026 - 8:45 PM

Perfect General seals a four-timer for Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at Happy Valley

8 Apr 2026 - 11:42 PM

Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes celebrate the win of Family Fortune on IJC night at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Caspar Fownes and Joao Moreira bid to begin three-month campaign with a bang at Happy Valley

7 Apr 2026 - 1:49 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira will return to Hong Kong for a late-season stint as stable jockey for trainer Caspar Fownes. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Caspar Fownes thrilled with Joao Moreira’s return to Hong Kong as stable’s retained rider

23 Feb 2026 - 11:56 AM

Ka Ying Rising surges clear to win the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising joins Hong Kong’s all-time greats with the promise of more to come

23 Feb 2026 - 7:00 AM

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Caspar Fownes soak up their big Happy Valley night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Caspar Fownes makes renewed push for Joao Moreira’s Hong Kong return after pair’s double delight at Happy Valley

11 Dec 2025 - 12:06 AM

Zac Purton celebrates his first IJC victory in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins the International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

10 Dec 2025 - 11:25 AM

Joao Moreira (left) and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges shake hands at Wednesday night’s IJC press conference. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

First the International Jockeys’ Championship and then a longer Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

9 Dec 2025 - 8:05 PM

Christophe Lemaire enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira and Christophe Lemaire return to International Jockeys’ Championship line-up, while injured Ryan Moore remains a chance

5 Nov 2025 - 2:53 PM

Joao Moreira is all smiles at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Could it be Ryan Moore out, Joao Moreira in for the International Jockeys’ Championship?

3 Nov 2025 - 7:35 PM

Joao Moreira enjoys a winner at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira’s knock-back shows the brutal competitiveness of Hong Kong weighing room

10 Oct 2025 - 9:18 AM

Joao Moreira celebrates a victory at Sha Tin in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

No short-term Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira in 2025 as Jockey Club declares roster full

18 Sep 2025 - 3:58 PM

James McDonald is one of four jockeys to join the Hong Kong ranks on short-term contracts in the coming months. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superstar James McDonald headlines quartet of jockeys granted short-term licences in Hong Kong

17 Sep 2025 - 4:12 PM

Joao Moreira enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2023. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will Hong Kong racing fans be treated to Zac Purton v Joao Moreira v James McDonald?

15 Sep 2025 - 6:23 PM

Zac Purton is excited by the prospect of a global racing league. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton ‘excited’ about potential world series, but HKJC not keen to play host

6 May 2025 - 1:20 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Karis Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 Hong Kong winners with Happy Valley success

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM