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Soul Rush (outside) and Romantic Warrior will be two of the biggest names competing at this year’s Hong Kong International Races. Photo: Kenneth Chan

No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite

French galloper won’t run at Sha Tin on December 14, but each of the four Group Ones offers plenty in its own way

27 Nov 2025

Romantic Warrior defeats Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

As Ricky Yiu mulls Voyage Bubble distance, every HKIR feature could boast its defending champ

24 Nov 2025 - 5:17 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 Zac Purton with his The Everest trophy. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton’s big few days – The Everest, 1,900 wins and now an almighty spray

23 Oct 2025 - 4:27 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins The Everest under Zac Purton. Photos: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Will the Aussies send a top sprinter to HKIR, or has Ka Ying Rising scared them off?

21 Oct 2025 - 9:21 AM

Trainer David Hayes. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes thought he had seen it all in racing before ‘biggest week I’ve ever been involved in’

16 Oct 2025 - 2:01 PM

Trainer David Hayes. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes dismisses Ka Ying Rising rumours: ‘The horse is flying’

12 Oct 2025 - 6:27 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

My Wish takes out last weekend’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) under Luke Ferraris. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish leads pack of hopefuls looking to join Hong Kong’s exclusive Group One club

3 Oct 2025 - 7:11 AM

Trainer Jamie Richards and jockey Zac Purton were two of the best performers in September. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

29 Sep 2025 - 11:02 AM

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

Romantic Warrior gallops at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

11 Sep 2025 - 4:07 PM

Self Improvement (outside) digs deep to win Sunday’s Group Three Korea Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

After Self Improvement surprise, can Lucky Sweynesse shine? ‘I really believed they had no chance’

8 Sep 2025 - 6:22 PM

Can Classic Mile winner My Wish make the leap to Group One victor this season? Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Post’s predictions for the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

3 Sep 2025 - 6:34 PM

Sky Jewellery salutes at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong could have a Class Three Champion Griffin for the first time in 14 years

4 Jul 2025 - 9:45 AM

Ellis Wong celebrates his first Hong Kong treble at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

29 Jun 2025 - 4:39 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes enjoyed a successful month in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of May

2 Jun 2025 - 4:00 PM

Voyage Bubble wins Sunday’s Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble stakes Horse of the Year claim with HK$61 million season

26 May 2025 - 7:19 PM

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.

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