Romantic Warrior creates history with third Hong Kong Cup triumph
Romantic Warrior became the first horse to win the Hong Kong Cup three times in a manner befitting his status as his homeland’s pre-eminent equine...
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Voyage Bubble rises for Hong Kong Mile triumph
Voyage Bubble sealed his status as Hong Kong’s premier miler with a spirited victory in Sunday's Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin.
Ka Ying Rising scores first Group 1 in Hong Kong Sprint
Ka Ying Rising continued a meteoric rise to clinch the biggest win of his career with victory in the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m)...
Giavellotto storms clear in the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase
Giavellotto produced an irresistible surge up the Sha Tin straight to stamp his authority on the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) under Oisin Murphy...
Sha Tin race replays, full results & dividends | HKIR 2024
Check out the full race replays, results and exotic dividends for long-awaited HKIR 2024 at Sha Tin on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
McDonald collects second World’s Best Jockey Award
2024 World’s Best Jockey Award winner James McDonald, is aiming for more success in Sunday's Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin.
Sha Tin full race-by-race preview & best bets | HKIR 2024
Checkout HorseBetting's extensive race-by-race preview for one of racing's biggest days, HKIR 2024, at Sha Tin on Sunday, December 8.
Lugal leads three-strong Japanese challenge in Hong Kong Sprint
The Land of the Rising Sun will launch a three-pronged assault on Sunday afternoon's Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin.
Ka Ying Rising must overcome outside barrier in Hong Kong Sprint
David Hayes’ outstanding sprinter Ka Ying Rising must overcome a challenging outside barrier in Sunday’s Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin.
Voyage Bubble primed for Hong Kong Mile mission
Trainer Ricky Yiu is hoping to go one better with stable flagbearer Voyage Bubble in the HK$36 million Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) on...
History beckons for Romantic Warrior in Group 1 Hong Kong Cup
Romantic Warrior’s connections feel the local hero is ready to write himself into history in Sunday’s Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin.
Mickael Barzalona triumphs in International Jockeys’ Championship
Mickael Barzalona bookended a dominant performance in the International Jockeys Championship (IJC) with victories in the first and last legs.
Antino finally makes his way to Hong Kong Mile
Tony Gollan admits the path his star galloper Antino has taken to get to the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) on Sunday is one...
Without A Fight ready to deliver KO blow in Hong Kong Vase
Australian trainer Sam Freedman is confident Without A Fight can topple a class field in Sunday’s Group 1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m).
Maher aims Recommendation at Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint
Australia’s biggest trainer, Ciaron Maher, is set to lineup Recommendation in the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) next Sunday.
Ryan Moore talks all things IJC, admiration for Romantic Warrior
He is arguably one of the best jockeys in the world, but admits he has his work cut out when he clashes with Hong Kong's...
Frankie Lor has December in mind for Happy Together
Frankie Lor is eyeing a return to Hong Kong’s biggest stage and the trainer remains hopeful Happy Together is a horse with the potential to...
Prize money increases for HKIR and FWD Champions Day
Prize money for three of Hong Kong’s premier Group 1 races will be increased for the 2024/25 racing season by a total of HK$10 million...
Romantic Warrior defies challenges to win second Hong Kong Cup
Romantic Warrior put himself in the pantheon of Hong Kong greats, producing a huge effort to hold off Luxembourg and Hishi Iguazu in the Hong...
Lucky Sweynesse bounces back to claim Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint
Manfred Man and Zac Purton have combined with Lucky Sweynesse to take out the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin on Hong Kong...
Andre Fabre claims Hong Kong Vase with Junko
Andre Fabre and Maxime Guyon have combined with Junko to take out the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin on Hong Kong International...
Ryan Moore wins fourth World’s Best Jockey title
As the newly minted four-time winner of the World's Best Jockey Award, Ryan Moore will bid to add further lustre to his HIR achievements at...
Shum happy with Romantic Warrior’s Hong Kong Cup draw
A smile spread across the face of Danny Shum and the connections of Romantic Warrior the instant the barrier draw was revealed for Sunday’s Hong...
Aidan O’Brien marshalls forces for Hong Kong International Races
Aidan O’Brien is expecting big things from the Hong Kong International Races, with four runners from his stable expected to feature prominently on Sunday.
Highfield Princess to throw down gauntlet to Hong Kong’s best
Trainer John Quinn is hoping his star sprinter Highfield Princess can give Great Britain a first win in the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m).