Hong Kong excels on world stage with 2023 HKIR meeting
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges has praised the 2023 Hong Kong International Races as “one of the best days of racing”.
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World Pool brings international flair to Australian spring
The World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools, is set to shine an international spotlight on the Spring Racing Carnival in Australia
Purton five winners away from making history in Hong Kong
Zac Purton's three winners at Sha Tin on Monday night moved him to 166 winning rides for the 2022-23 season, only four shy off Joao...
Cody Mo to join Hong Kong’s training ranks in 2023/24
Cody Mo hopes to convert the benefits of a long and comprehensive grounding into immediate success in the upcoming 2023/24 racing season.
Mark Newnham to join Hong Kong’s training ranks
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced on Friday morning that Mark Newnham will be the newest addition to its training ranks for the 2023/24 racing...
Laws Of Indices to take on Golden Sixty in Hong Kong Mile
Laws Of Indices, trained by Annabel Neasham, will be taking on star miler Golden Sixty in the Hong Kong Mile next month at Sha Tin...
Jockey Joao Moreira makes announcement about injury
The Hong Kong Jockey Club, at the request of Jockey Joao Moreira, have published the below personal announcement on behalf of Moreira: “I have been...
Shinn fined $600k for breaking Hong Kong COVID rules
Blake Shinn has been fined a massive HK$600,000 (A$106,000) by Hong Kong stewards for attending venues he was not permitted to visit under the Hong...
Hong Kong’s prize money hits record levels with 11.5 percent boost
Hong Kong racing will offer record total prize money and incentives of HKD$1.62 billion across the 2022/23 season with the overall purse bolstered by a...
Richards quinellas own race
It was a fitting result in the Congratulations Hong Kong Bound Jamie Richards Maiden (1400m) at Matamata on Thursday, with Richards taking out the quinella....
Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils Jamie Richards as new addition to training ranks
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is pleased to announce that Jamie Richards will be joining the training ranks in Hong Kong for the start of...
Hong Kong rises to the challenge to stage LONGINES HKIR
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges has saluted Hong Kong’s “can-do” spirit and commitment after another successful staging of the LONGINES...
Wood loving his Hong Kong commentator’s role
Tom Wood has come a long way since his race commentator’s debut as an 18-year-old at the Westport trots on Boxing Day 2008. For the...
O’Sullivan upbeat after a Hong Kong season like no other
Expat New Zealand trainer Paul O’Sullivan was in a positive frame of mind after Hong Kong’s 2020-21 racing season drew to a close on Wednesday...
Moreira Celebrates Magical Milestone
Star jockey Joao Moreira has had a night to remember at Happy Valley, riding a trio of winners and celebrating a career highlight.
Hong Kong Jockey Club overcomes pandemic challenge to stage unique HKIR
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges saluted Hong Kong’s “unique spirit and resilience” after a successful staging of the LONGINES Hong...
Top French Jockey Stood Down From HK Meet
Christophe Soumillon will miss the rich International meeting in Hong Kong after failing to gain a release from quarantine officials.
Purton Wins International Jockeys’ Series
Australian Zac Purton has won his second International jockeys' championship title at Sha Tin as English rider Hollie Doyle also starred.
Exultant named Horse of the Year at Hong Kong’s Champion Awards
Exultant’s outstanding exploits during the 2019/20 season earned the multiple Group 1 victor the Hong Kong Horse of the Year award at a special presentation...
Hong Kong racing pulls together to complete extraordinary season
Hong Kong’s “season like no other” ended at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 15 July with Ricky Yiu securing an odds-defying champion trainer title that was...
Hong Kong’s record prize money increase includes Group races and HK Derby
Hong Kong racing will offer record prize money of HK$1.4 billion for the 2020/21 season, with the Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint and BMW...
Forecast relaunch to merge with Trio; higher rebates for Quinella & Quinella Place
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced today (11 June, Thursday) two wagering-related initiatives for the 2020/21 racing season. The Club will relaunch the Forecast betting...
Kodiac gelding tops Hong Kong International Sale (May)
An athletic grey Kodiac gelding topped the Hong Kong International Sale (May) at Sha Tin on Saturday, 23 May as all 11 lots on offer...
FWD Champions Day has top class contenders in three exciting races
FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 26 April will bring together the very best of Hong Kong’s elite gallopers in three exciting...
Popular racing commentator making Mark in Hong Kong
Leading racing commentator Mark McNamara has handled the transition to one of the world’s most watched racing jurisdictions with aplomb. The Australian racecaller, who until...