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Stephen Higgins joined the Hong Kong Jockey Club in 2017 as the head of race-day operations, tracks and racing facilities. Photo: Sun Yeung

Inside the high-stakes world of Hong Kong Jockey Club’s race-day operations

Stephen Higgins and his 240-strong team of professionals act as custodians at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley to ensure seamless experiences

15 Jul 2026

Zac Purton celebrates his 1,994th Hong Kong win last Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The road to 2,000 wins: champion jockey Purton’s journey to greatness

21 May 2026 - 5:00 PM

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley win with son Ronan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of December

29 Dec 2025 - 4:15 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory in the Hong Kong Sprint under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising continues march towards Witness’ record with thumping Sprint win

14 Dec 2025 - 6:47 PM

Ryan Moore celebrates his third International Jockeys’ Championship crown at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third IJC win at Happy Valley

10 Dec 2025 - 11:45 PM

Ryan Moore has a trio of Group One rides at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moore hoping to take it to ‘exceptional’ Ka Ying Rising with old foe Satono Reve

10 Dec 2025 - 2:14 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Who wins the IJC 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

IJC first and then a longer HK stint for Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

9 Dec 2025 - 8:05 PM

Ninja Derby and Lyle Hewitson win at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Double delight for Crawford and Fownes at Happy Valley

3 Dec 2025 - 11:25 PM

Allcash (grey) and Hugh Bowman win at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman and Ho snag final IJC berths at Happy Valley

26 Nov 2025 - 11:46 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Moreira and Lemaire return to IJC line-up, while injured 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

Jockey Vincent Ho carries torch during the National Games relay on Sunday morning. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Vincent Ho carries National Games torch before saluting at Happy Valley: ‘It’s my honour’

2 Nov 2025 - 8:35 PM

Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore were Group One winners again at York. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong racing

Minnie Hauk tunes up for bigger targets with dominant Yorkshire Oaks victory for Aidan O’Brien

22 Aug 2025 - 4:55 PM

Ryan Moore and Aidan O’Brien teamed up for more Group One glory. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong racing

Whirl powers through Goodwood thunderstorm to ease away with the Nassau Stakes

1 Aug 2025 - 5:19 PM

Aidan O’Brien has a leading hand in the Goodwood Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Illinois has big shoes to fill in the Goodwood Cup as iconic festival kicks off

28 Jul 2025 - 5:16 PM

Lambourn wins the Epsom Derby under Wayne Lordan. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong racing

Aidan O’Brien’s Lambourn chases historic Classic double in Irish Derby

28 Jun 2025 - 5:43 PM

Trainer Joe Murphy and jockey Gary Carroll celebrate after Cercene’s win in the Coronation Stakes. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong racing

Royal Ascot is ‘heaven on Earth’ for shock winner Cercene’s trainer

21 Jun 2025 - 9:23 AM

Stephy Zhang joined the Post in 2025 after working for China Daily Hong Kong, covering news related to Hong Kong-mainland affairs as both a writer and video journalist. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University Bloomington.

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