Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC

Hong Kong racing

Paid Post:HKJC
Hong Kong racing
Racing has been held in Hong Kong since the 1800s and it is unequivocally the number sport in town. There are 88 meetings a season hosted across two venues in Sha Tin and Happy Valley with billions of dollars bet every week. It is considered the toughest jurisdiction in the world.
Little Paradise (inside) holds off Red Lion to win a Sha Tin trial on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ibis and Paradise please Newnham and Purton ahead of Champions Mile test

Classic Series stars impress at the Sha Tin trials ahead of next week’s HK$24 million feature.

Size hopes class can prevail as Champion Griffin Sky Jewellery makes his return

Shum keeps pace with championship leaders after scoring a treble at the Valley

Hugh Bowman

Bowman takes Warrior for a spin around Sha Tin ahead of solid book of rides at Happy Valley

Regular trial rider pleased with global champion ahead of tilt at record-extending fourth QEII Cup (2,000m) victory.

Romantic Warrior (centre), Numbers (left) and Rubylot (right) trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Champions Day

Japanese star Museum Mile and trio of local hopes withdrawn from QEII Cup

Four scratchings from the Group One feature have reduced the field to nine, while Oisin Murphy has been confirmed for two Champions Day rides.

Luke Ferraris

Ferraris focuses on quality as he lines up four solid chances at Happy Valley

South African jockey looks forward to excellent book at city circuit on Wednesday night.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong Jockey Club

Ka Ying to race at Conghua? Jockey Club considers bold feature move to mainland

Hong Kong superstar could headline November meeting in China as officials consider transferring Group Two sprint.

Jockey Zac Purton soaks up the attention from fans at Sha Tin after Ka Ying Rising’s record-breaking 18th straight win in February. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Caspar Fownes

Newnham takes back outright lead in title race: ‘It’ll come down to the last day’

Crimson Flash claims the finale to lift the Australian trainer one clear of Caspar Fownes on 48 winners.

Talking Points

Price celebrates 1,000 HK wins as Museum is in doubt for QEII Cup

He Was Me and Elite Golf score to help Australian bring up a major milestone, while Japanese star could be out of upcoming Group One.

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Apprentice jockey Yuen scores sensational double for master Yiu at Sha Tin

Hong Kong’s newest rider secures first win for host trainer as part of her first brace in the city.

Nichola Yuen and Ricky Yiu celebrate a double with Fortune Link. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Harry Bentley

Bentley tees up two good chances in Smart Golf and Elite Golf at Sha Tin

British jockey lines up series of smart mounts as he looks to drive them home on Sunday.

Smart Golf, ridden by Harry Bentley, makes it three wins from five starts at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Kingscote hopes lightweight ride will be a Force: ‘it’s worth doing hopefully’

British jockey will get down to 117lb to ride Ricky Yiu’s progressive galloper in Sunday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

Hugh Bowman

Quirky but talented Crossborderpegasus makes his return for Size at Sha Tin

After failing five barrier trials following his seasonal return in January, the three-time winner looks to make up for lost time on Sunday.

Champions Day

Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with McDonald booked for Ibis

Australian ace makes tough call on mount for HK$24 million feature, paving the way for Kiwi superstar to hop on Hong Kong Derby hero.

My Wish (right) finishes a close second to Lucky Sweynesse in the Chairman’s Trophy with Hugh Bowman aboard. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

Brazilian jockey begins Hong Kong campaign in superb style after riding quartet at city circuit.

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

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior to face strong overseas rivals on Champions Day

Thirteen international raiders will vie for a share of a record HK$80 million in prize money on the city’s second-biggest race day.

Joao Moreira

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

Local trainer and Brazilian jockey combine for a full card of nine runners at city circuit as they renew Hong Kong partnership.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Luke Ferraris

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

South African handler helps Group Three winner break long drought as Australian trainer experiences roller coaster day.

Mugen gets up on the inside to score a thrilling win under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Douglas Whyte

Yuen draws high praise from Whyte after first Sha Tin turf winner

Local jockey’s dream first week in Hong Kong continues with victory aboard Fast Responder on Monday.

Hugh Bowman

Bold decision pays off as Sweynesse steps out of the shadows for Group Two win

Manfred Man’s stable star secures his first win in two years with Chairman’s Trophy win at Sha Tin.

David Hayes

Ka Ying Rising at peak of his powers as super sprinter obliterates track record

Zac Purton and the world’s best sprinter annihilate competition in Group Two Sprint Cup.

Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, wins the Group Two Sprint Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Yiu looking for “new ideas” from Chau as Voyage Bubble goes for Group Two glory

His stable star put in an out of character run last start but his trainer has no doubt he can bounce back at Sha Tin on Monday.

Trainer Ricky Yiu after a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Another undefeated season the prime aim for Hayes with champion Ka Ying Rising

The world’s best sprinter chases a record-extending 19th straight win in Monday’s Sprint Cup before the Chairman’s Sprint Prize on April 26.

Derek Leung Ka-chun

Lucky Sweynesse and Leung get their time to shine in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy

Four-time Group One victor ready for winners’ circle return at Sha Tin’s Easter Monday meeting.

Mark Newnham

Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to victory

After a last-start fourth behind Romantic Warrior over 2,000m, the classy five-year-old drops back to his best trip on Easter Monday.

My Wish warms up for the Chairman’s Trophy with an impressive trial win under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Talking Points

Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

The three winners of this year’s Classic Series are in line for a rematch on Hong Kong’s second-biggest race day.

Vincent Ho guides Little Paradise to victory in the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Dennis Yip Chor-hong

Purton gears up for Australian Group Ones ahead of Ka Ying Rising on Monday

The champion jockey pairs up with Giga Kick and Evaporate at Randwick before the world’s best sprinter returns at Sha Tin.

Dennis Yip Chor-hong

Yuen lights up Sha Tin with a debut victory at her second ever ride in Hong Kong

Apprentice jockey salutes at her first ever race meeting in her hometown on Wednesday night.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement