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Longines Hong Kong International Races

Longines Hong Kong International Races
The Longines Hong Kong International Races, known as the "turf world championships", will be run on December 10 at Sha Tin. Horses from all over the world flock to the New Territories to run in the HK$25 million Hong Kong Cup (2,000m), HK$23 million Hong Kong Mile (1,600m), HK$18.5 million Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) and HK$18 million Hong Kong Vase (2,400m).
The track invader is held still while the Group One Hong Kong Cup field approaches at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong racing

HKIR ‘one of greatest days of Hong Kong racing’ despite track invader incident

Some quick thinking from Jockey Club starter Chris McMullen ensures a crisis is averted, while record number of tourists attend.

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior creates history again with fourth straight HK Cup victory

Hong Kong racing

Guyon and Fabre deliver again as Sosie wins the Group One Hong Kong Vase

Hong Kong racing

K-pop star Rain gets HKIR day off to electric start, thousands head to Sha Tin

Longines Hong Kong International Races week reaches climax, visitors travel from around the world to see Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising.

Fans watch the Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong heavyweights headline action-packed international day at Sha Tin

Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising are poised to add to their already glittering CVs on the city’s biggest day of racing.

Hong Kong racing

J-Mac still in awe of Warrior: ‘I’ve never felt like he’s ever going to lose’

Superstar jockey oozes confidence ahead of champion galloper’s bid for fourth straight Hong Kong Cup success.

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Hong Kong racing

J-Mac, Zac confident of HK Mile chances in wide-open contest

Champion jockeys could be set for a big showdown in Sunday’s most intriguing feature when they ride Galaxy Patch and Voyage Bubble.

James McDonald boots home Galaxy Patch in the Jockey Club Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Australian Bloodstock’s bid for global G1 glory leads to Vase tilt with Al Riffa

Prominent syndicator set for first Longines Hong Kong International Races runner at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Watch the last run of every Hong Kong Vase runner, including Giavellotto

With form lines from all over the world converging, the Post is here to help you find the winner of Sunday’s staying contest.

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Hong Kong racing

Watch the last start of every HK Mile runner, including Japan’s Embroidery

Navigating local and international form can be a minefield for punters, but the Post is here to help you back a winner at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Embroidery gallops on the Sha Tin dirt earlier this week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Watch the last run of every HK Cup runner, headlined by Romantic Warrior

Can any of the six hopefuls in the city’s richest race upset the local champion? The Post is here to help you with the form.

Romantic Warrior gallops on the Sha Tin turf on Tuesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Watch the last run of every HK Sprint runner, including Ka Ying Rising

Will the world’s best sprinter extend his winning streak to 16 in Sunday’s HK$28 million feature?

Hong Kong racing

Relive Romantic Warrior’s three spine-tingling Hong Kong Cup victories

The global superstar bids to make more history this Sunday when he chases a record-extending fourth straight victory in the city’s richest race.

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Hong Kong racing

Warrior set for smooth Cup passage as Ka Ying draws one for the first time

While aware of the risks that come with jumping from the inside alley, trainer David Hayes is happy to ‘trust the horse’.

Owner Leung Shek-kong draws barrier one for Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong racing tourists to pump HK$35 million into city’s economy this week

Overseas tour organisers for five-day festival say their groups include retirees, business travellers, horse owners and trainers.

Brittany Taylor is visiting the city for the first time for the Longines Hong Kong International Races week. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Lemaire reveals the pick of his three HKIR rides: ‘She’s a true Group One filly’

In the midst of another huge year in Japan, the Frenchman partners three gallopers from the Land of the Rising Sun this Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong Cup poised for smallest field since 2007 after Massive out

Last year’s Hong Kong Derby winner will not run in the city’s richest race at Sha Tin this Sunday.

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Hong Kong racing

Two decades after father David’s HKIR success, Ferraris dreams of his own glory

The rising star partners leading hope My Wish in Sunday’s Group One Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin.

Luke Ferraris enjoys a My Wish victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Superstar Brazilian can’t wait to rekindle some old memories when he rides at Happy Valley for the first time in over three years.

Hong Kong racing

‘Very happy’ Docklands ready for another crack at the Hong Kong Mile

Harry Eustace’s charge is enjoying a fine year, headlined by his first Group One win at Royal Ascot.

Hong Kong racing

J-Mac bids for breakthrough IJC success: ‘we’re due one, but you never know’

Runner-up in the prestigious contest at Happy Valley three times, the superstar jockey is optimistic about his rides.

Jockey James McDonald greets the Happy Valley crowd aboard recent winner Ocean Impact. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong Cup reduced to eight runners after withdrawal of Japanese raider Lord Del Rey

A $31 outsider for the HK$40 million contest, the five-year-old is found to be lame in his right foreleg.

Japanese raider Lord Del Rey arrives in Hong Kong. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Ricky Ludwig and Tomodachi’s incredible journey from FNQ to Sha Tin

Hong Kong Sprint contender’s 72-year-old former trainer will make the trek from Australia to be on course on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Rispoli returns to HK with a spring in his step: ‘This place humbles you’

Jaded when he left the city in 2019, the Italian jockey is full of energy ahead of Wednesday’s International Jockeys’ Championship.

Hong Kong racing

Patch and Express on track to peak at HKIR after tuning up in star-studded trial

Jockeys of two Group One contenders ooze confidence after a 1,200m hit-out at Sha Tin on Thursday morning.

Helios Express (left) trials at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Dubai Honour withdrawn from Group One Hong Kong Vase field

Runner-up to Giavellotto in the 2,400m feature last year, the William Haggas-trained stayer won’t return to Hong Kong on December 14.

Dubai Honour finishes second to Giavellotto in last year’s Hong Kong Vase. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Opinion | 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.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising faces 12 rivals in bid for back-to-back HK Sprint wins

Satono Reve and Helios Express feature among a dozen gallopers taking on the world’s best sprinter next month.

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