Tag: 'IJC'

Japan’s “King” relishes competing against the world’s top jockeys

Yuga Kawada has received the opportunity to join the International Jockeys’ Championship for third a straight year at Happy Valley.
Tom Marquand

Racing’s perfect pair return for International Jockeys’ Championship

Hollie Doyle and Tom Marquand are a polite and unassuming pair who have captured attention of the racing world through their exploits.

Barzalona hopes to time it right on latest Hong Kong mission

The two most recent memories of French ace Mickael Barzalona lodged with Hong Kong's passionate fans is a pair of late dashes.

Karis Teetan, Vincent Ho and Lyle Hewitson claim IJC berths

Karis Teetan, Vincent Ho and Lyle Hewitson will compete in the coveted International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) on December 6.

Brenton Avdulla pursues International Jockeys’ Championship debut

Brenton Avdulla’s dazzling form has lifted him into a coveted International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) spot, and will get his chance to do so at Happy...

Silvestre De Sousa and Tom Marquand share 2022 IJC

Silvestre de Sousa and Tom Marquand shared the spoils at the end of one of the tightest International Jockeys’ Championships in the event’s rich history.

Rejuvenated Hong Kong on display with IJC at Happy Valley

Wednesday night’s International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley will feature the world’s best jockeys and send the first signal of a rejuvenated Hong Kong,...

Purton expects competitive racing as he bids for IJC hat-trick

Zac Purton is anticipating a tough ride in his bid for a fourth International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday, December 7. The five-time...

Zac Purton limbers up for IJC with treble at Sha Tin

Eager to build momentum after missing two meetings recently, Zac Purton reasserted his dominance over the Hong Kong jockey ranks ahead of the International Jockeys’...

Matthew Chadwick primed for IJC with Happy Valley treble

Preparing for the International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) next week, Matthew Chadwick snared riding honours with a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (November 30)...

Yuga Kawada set for his third appearance in IJC

The current leading Japanese jockey in the 2022 Japan Racing Association rankings, Yuga Kawada, will contest the International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley for...

International Jockeys Challenge to set the Valley alight tonight

They may be some of the world’s best jockeys, battling for one of the great jockeys’ prizes in the racing world, but none were brave...

King of the Valley might hold key to International Jockeys’ Championship

Trainer Caspar Fownes, the man known as the “King of the Valley”, could play a key part in determining which jockey claims Wednesday night’s (5...
Star jockey Hugh Bowman

Bowman returns to Happy Valley to defend IJC crown

Australia's Hugh Bowman is among the strongest contenders in a star-studded field for the IJC series in Hong Kong.