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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.
The 2025-26 racing season came to a close with a spectacular fireworks show at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Turnover, visitor numbers up in bumper racing season, Jockey Club sets Conghua debut

Total wagering hits HK$143 billion, tourist numbers reach 401,259 and officials outline plan for sport’s opening at mainland China venue.

Eustace signs off the season with a treble at Happy Valley finale

Rain fails to dampen spirits as Hong Kong’s racing season ends at Happy Valley

Zac Purton

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.

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

Fownes to fire remaining bullets at season finale after clinching fifth title

The champion handler sends out six chances at the city circuit for the final meeting of the term.

Mark Newnham

Newnham thrilled with big season and excited for return of stronger Ibis

Australian handler sits on 60 wins heading into season finale, as Hong Kong Derby hero steadily builds towards next campaign.

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Frankie Lor

Lor launches two-pronged attack in season finale feature at Happy Valley

Lucky With You and Bottomuptogether line-up for veteran trainer in final Class Two of the campaign.

Frankie Lor celebrates a win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Fownes celebrates a fifth trainers’ championship at Sha Tin season finale

Trainer seals title at the second last meeting of the season, holding an unattainable lead ahead of Happy Valley finale on Wednesday.

Racing fans old and new brave heat to celebrate last Sha Tin meet of the season

A very hot weather warning does little to deter first-time visitors or experienced punters from enjoying atmosphere.

John Size

Brown looks to remain unbeaten aboard Endued when signing off at Sha Tin

Australian jockey aims to go out with a bang when riding at his final meeting for his three-month stint in Hong Kong.

Ethan Brown celebrates after winning aboard Endued at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Brett Crawford

Crawford hoping PI Legend can transfer winning all-weather form to Sha Tin turf

Sunday will see the four-year-old son maintain the services of Karis Teetan after almost a month between runs.

Brett Crawford celebrates at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Ka Ying Rising and Warrior share Horse of the Year crown in first ever tie

Champion duo crowned co-champions of the season after record-breaking seasons on the track.

Francis Lui

Lui rates Gold Patch and Meaningful Dragon the best of his Sha Tin squad

Talented three-year-old and in-form galloper headline the veteran handler’s team of 10 runners on Sunday.

Dennis Yip Chor-hong

Lane set to partner Fast Network in Japan as Yip gears him up for Group targets

The top Australian jockey is ‘80 per cent’ to partner Hong Kong galloper in the Group Two Centaur Stakes (1,200m) in September.

Fast Network wins in Class One company two starts ago. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Fownes extends championship lead with Valley treble in tandem with Moreira

Four-time champion trainer currently sits on top of the table with 69 wins, followed by Danny Shum on 63.

Caspar Fownes celebrates at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong Jockey Club

Forza Toro fires in Spanish colours to claim ‘Eight To Glory’ race at Happy Valley

The eight jockeys contesting the unique event sport racing silks inspired by the eight quarter-finalists in the Fifa World Cup.

Hugh Bowman

Bowman hoping consistent Liveandletlive can score second win at Happy Valley

Australian jockey was on board for the Tony Cruz-trained galloper’s last victory and will be looking to repeat the feat up in grade at Class Two level.

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Talking Points

Can Solid State buck the trend of imports who win on HK debut?

History suggests the former Australian galloper will be up against it after his incredible first-up victory at Sha Tin.

Solid State makes his Hong Kong debut a one-act affair under Alexis Badel. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni looking for breakthrough Glory with Lucky Year at Happy Valley

Sardinian jockey eyeing victory in unique race where eight runners line-up in colours of quarter-final teams from world’s biggest football tournament.

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Yiu celebrates superb Sha Tin four-timer, headlined by Supreme staying prospect

Trainer adds quartet to late-season tally, rounded out by Rising Force, Lucrative Eight and Chill Easy.

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Deep Field youngster fetches HK$9.2m to top Hong Kong International Sale

16 horses were sold for a total HK$72.6 million at the annual auction on Friday night.

Lot 2 is sold for HK$9.2 million at Hong Kong International Sales at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Caspar Fownes

Caspar Fownes’ prayers to the barrier Gods answered as four plum draws aid title chance

The trainers’ premiership leader fields eight chances, including Tang Heart, Perfect General, Sky Trust and Verbier.

Caspar Fownes and his son Ronan celebrate a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Injury-free Purton revels in one of his most enjoyable seasons in recent years

Australian has clinched a ninth Hong Kong jockeys’ championship in a campaign highlighted by Ka Ying Rising’s record-breaking feats.

John Size

Bowman looks to ‘reel them in’ on Young Champion as part of strong Saturday book

The top Australian jockey doubled up on Wednesday and rides the likes of Young Champion, Endeared and Peridot at Sha Tin.

David Hayes

Hayes thrilled with ‘stronger’ Ka Ying in early preparation for The Everest

Champion sprinter continues to thrive at Conghua as he gradually builds up to the world’s richest turf race in October.

Ka Ying Rising streaks to clear to win April’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Karis Teetan

Bowman reaffirms second place in jockeys’ championship after Sha Tin double

Australian jockey now sits on 61 wins for the season, one above Andrea Atzeni, while Zac Purton leads the title on 136 victories.

Hugh Bowman celebrates a double at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Eric Chan Kwok-ki

Fans, tourists visit Sha Tin, Happy Valley for Hong Kong Reunification Raceday

Renowned mainland tenor Zhang Yingxi among those leading celebration of 29th anniversary of reunification lauded as ‘joyous occasion’.

Brett Crawford

Crawford hoping grey can get Public’s Attention with breakthrough local win

South African trainer heads to Sha Tin with Australian Group Three winner off the back of a double on Saturday.

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