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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...

Hong Kong racing keeps calm and carries on

Ex-pat New Zealand trainer Paul O’Sullivan said there is no place he feels safer than Hong Kong right now and he has been impressed with...

HKJC member confirmed with coronavirus

The Hong Jockey Club will implement further restrictions with a member confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.

Arrangements for the Happy Valley race meeting on 29 January 2020

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has reviewed the special arrangements of the Chinese New Year Raceday today as well as feedback of various stakeholders to...

Restricted Hong Kong racing to go ahead

The Chinese New Year race meeting at Sha Tin will go ahead with restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Hong Kong features highly among World’s Best and Top 100 rankings

Beauty Generation ranked as the world’s best miler in the 2019 World’s Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR), released by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA)...

Changes to the handicap rating of Northern Hemisphere Bred Griffins

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has released a statement regarding changes to the initial handicap rating of Northern Hemisphere Bred Griffins, and to weight-for-age allowances...

Hong Kong delivers world class sport as international raiders sparkle

The LONGINES Hong Kong International Races delivered fantastic sporting action at Sha Tin Racecourse yesterday (Sunday, 8 December) with Japan carrying off three of the...

In Her Time ruled out of Hong Kong Sprint

Newcastle mare In Her Time has been ruled out of the Hong Kong International Sprint with a hoof injury.

In Her Time Withdrawn From The Hong Kong Sprint

At the conclusion of track work yesterday (Saturday 7 Dec) Stewards released a statement, “An examination of In Her Time, trained by Mr. Kris Lees,...

Doubt over In Her Time for rich HK sprint

In Her Time has been found to have a quarter crack in a hoof a day out from the Hong Kong International Sprint and needs...

Quarantine rules eased for Hong Kong

The quarantine protocols with Hong Kong have eased with horses no longer required to spend 180 days in a third country before being imported to...

Another Happy Valley meeting cancelled

The political and social unrest in Hong Kong has prompted the cancellation of another midweek race card at Happy Valley.

Cancellation of Happy Valley Race meeting on 13 November

The Hong Kong Jockey Club today (13 November) announced that the race meeting at Happy Valley Racecourse tonight has been cancelled to ensure the safety...

Hong Kong International Races attracts strong nominations

The 2019 Hong Kong International Races has attracted a bounty of stars among 202 nominated horses, with 66 Group 1 winners from 12 countries/regions eyeing...

Hong Kong races off because of political unrest

Political unrest in Hong Kong has spread to racing with Happy Valley called off because of the threat to public safety in the area.

Cancellation of Happy Valley Race meeting on 18 September

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) today (18 September) announced that the race meeting at Happy Valley Racecourse tonight has been cancelled in view...

Hayes to concentrate on Australia for now

David Hayes is focused on training as many winners as he can for Lindsay Park clients ahead of his move to Hong Kong.

Shinn turns dream to reality with Happy Valley breakthrough

Blake Shinn did well to keep the welling emotion in check after fulfilling a boyhood dream at Happy Valley last night, Wednesday, 11 September. “It’s...

First Hong Kong winner for Blake Shinn

Australian jockey Blake Shinn has ridden his first winner in Hong Kong, steering Green Dispatch to victory at Happy Valley.

David Hayes excited about Hong Kong return

David Hayes says his return to Hong Kong has always been a dream as he prepares to open stables from the new season.

Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils David Hayes for 2020/21 season

David Hayes is returning to Hong Kong as a Hong Kong Jockey Club licensed trainer. The Australian Hall of Famer will rejoin the trainers’ roster...