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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.
John Moore (left) will return to Hong Kong racing as an owner on Saturday. Photos: SCMP

Legendary trainer Moore returns as owner of import Grand Eagle at Sha Tin

Hong Kong’s most successful handler will be in a new role on Saturday when his Go Racing Syndicate has its first runner in the city.

In-form Newnham looks for further success with six-strong Sha Tin team

Resources extends unbeaten record as Cruz, Eustace and Avdulla bag doubles

David Hayes

Yeung seeks to extend Fallon’s 1,800m winning record at Happy Valley

Tony Cruz-trained galloper is looking to add to three previous wins at the course and distance.

Fallon (right), ridden by Keith Yeung, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Frankie Lor

Massive Sovereign closes in on latest injury comeback as Yiu joins elite club

The 2024 Hong Kong Derby hero is expected to return from a string of setbacks next month for new trainer Frankie Lor.

Tony Cruz

Chung looks to maintain unbeaten record with exciting Tycoon Resources

Tony Cruz-trained galloper now two from two at the city circuit after putting in a stand-out performance of the season last start.

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Francis Lui

Lui’s Hot Delight stamps credentials as serious Classic Series contender at Sha Tin

Impressive three-year-old extends record to four wins from five starts with Vincent Ho on board.

Hot Delight, ridden by Vincent Ho, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Bowman backs Celestial Hero to ‘run the race of his season’ at Sha Tin

Australian ace is confident consistent sprinter can break through this term with a potential wet track set to suit.

Vincent Ho

Ho believes finding cover is the key for the exciting Hot Delight at Sha Tin

Local jockey is keen to help boom three-year-old overcome a wide draw in barrier 10 on Sunday.

Talking Points

Classic Series early look: trainers weigh in on their young hopefuls

The SCMP analyses some of this campaign’s top three-year-olds as they gear towards the four-year-old series in 2027.

Hot Delight streaks clear to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Karis Teetan

Crawford happy with first Hong Kong campaign as he eyes more transfer success

The South African trainer will look to add to his 21 wins in his debut season in the city with six runners at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Brett Crawford with the Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse trophy after his win with Encountered last November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Caspar Fownes

Fownes breaks own Valley record with 41 wins thanks to Wednesday night double

The ‘King Of The Valley’ now sits on 60 victories for the season, three above the next highest placed trainer Danny Shum.

David Hayes

Bentley looking for repeat with last year’s Derby placegetter Angel at the Valley

British jockey seeks two triumphs in a row with Francis Lui-trained galloper who showed fantastic return to form last time out.

Frankie Lor

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

Zac Purton and Joao Moreira had big months, while Caspar Fownes and Cody Mo were the best of the trainers.

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Cody Mo were two of the top performers in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Mark Newnham

Newnham’s Eagle aims to continue Golden run on seven-day backup at Valley

Australian handler will have two solid chances stepping out on a quick turnaround at city circuit.

Armor Golden Eagle, ridden by Zac Purton, scores at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Caspar Fownes

Fownes draws two clear in championship race as trio of debutants strike

Papaya Brose and Family Jewel help trainer extend his title lead, while 53-1 roughie Joyful Joy heads three first-starters to score.

David Eustace

Light Years Charm gives Eustace landmark Group Three victory in Hong Kong

British handler secures milestone when partnering with Jerry Chau in the Lion Rock Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

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Manfred Man Ka-leung

Patch Of Stars shines bright to continue meteoric rise in Sha Tin Vase for Man

Karis Teetan boots home the rapidly improving four-year-old to Group Three glory as his trainer secures a double.

Patch Of Stars (blue cap, white stars) wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Australia’s Zac Purton reaches 2,000 Hong Kong wins with Rising World victory

The 43-year-old becomes the first jockey in the city’s history to reach milestone, and reflects on his ‘truly fortunate’ career.

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David Hayes

Hayes looks to continue sprint division domination with Sha Tin Vase duo

Tomodachi Kokoroe and Romantic Son represent the top trainer in Sunday’s Group Three feature.

Tony Cruz

Ovation bids to complete stunning comeback from injury with Lion Rock victory

A year after suffering a major setback, Tony Cruz’s four-year-old will chase a first feature win in his Group debut.

Winning Ovation cruises to victory under Zac Purton last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Power Couple Zac and Nicole Purton on Hong Kong life, legacy and Ka Ying Rising

As the Australian eyes his 2,000th win in the city, they discuss their start in the city, their brand, golf and the only mountain left to climb.

Hong Kong champion jockey Zac Purton and his wife Nicole at their home in Sha Tin. Photo: Sun Yeung
HKJC Racing

Video | Jockey Zac Purton says wife Nicole made his journey possible

Australian jockey needs just one more win to hit magic career milestone of 2,000 wins.

Zac Purton

Horse of Year debate rages, but Ka Ying Rising stands out over Romantic Warrior

Superstar jockeys Zac Purton and James McDonald go head to head to state their cases for their respective champion gallopers.

John Size

Sky Jewellery and Raging Blizzard leading lights as Size eyes Group Three double

13-time champion trainer also saddles the likes of Stellar Express and Crossborderpegasus on a busy day.

Sky Jewellery wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Britney Wong Po-ni

Fownes reclaims championship lead as Purton is made to wait for 2,000

Joao Moreira grabs a treble, Britney Wong Po-ni rides her first Happy Valley winner and trainer Tony Cruz snags a double on a busy night.

Caspar Fownes celebrates at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Zac attack: Purton has 8 chances to make history as race to 2,000 resumes

Australian jockey heads in to Wednesday night at Happy Valley needing just two more wins to hit magic career milestone.

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Hewitson and championship-leading trainer Shum combine at Happy Valley

South African jockey and local handler partner with Happy Shooter, Fantastic Fun and Winning Champion.

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