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Numbers (inside) and Stormy Grove (outside) fill the placings behind Invincible Ibis in the Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Lor upbeat despite Derby defeat as Hayes links up with familiar face

Pierre Ng also enjoys a double on a competitive day of action at Sha Tin

22 Mar 2026

Hugh Bowman salutes after booting home Invincible Ibis in the 2026 Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Invincible Ibis delivers Mark Newnham Hong Kong Derby redemption in record-breaking victory

22 Mar 2026 - 7:33 PM

James Orman has faith in Pope Cody running a strong 2,000m in Sunday’s Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

James Orman makes strong case for likely outsider Pope Cody in Hong Kong Derby

22 Mar 2026 - 8:56 AM

Stormy Grove and and Harry Bentley salute in the Hong Kong Classic Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Marc Chan launches two-pronged attack in first Derby crack with Stormy Grove and Seraph Gabriel

21 Mar 2026 - 4:09 PM

Trainer Mark Newnham with Invincible Ibis. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham hopes Invincible Ibis can take his ‘one chance’ at immortality in Hong Kong Derby

21 Mar 2026 - 12:30 PM

Nick Etches (second from left) at the Hong Kong Derby barrier draw. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Owner Nick Etches chases Hong Kong Derby dream with Invincible Ibis after close second 33 years ago

19 Mar 2026 - 6:00 PM

Connections react to their BMW Hong Kong Derby draws. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lor and Ting relaxed despite wide draws for Numbers and Little Paradise in Hong Kong Derby

19 Mar 2026 - 2:30 PM

Craig Williams boots home Cap Ferrat in Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Craig Williams hails exciting Hong Kong Derby win on Cap Ferrat ‘a great thrill’

23 Mar 2025 - 7:44 PM

Jockey Craig Williams, trainer Francis Lui (second from right) and connections of Cap Ferrat celebrate his Derby triumph. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Francis Lui celebrates second Hong Kong Derby win as maiden Cap Ferrat pulls off stunning upset

23 Mar 2025 - 7:16 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira joins forces with trainer Francis Lui at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira jumps aboard Francis Lui’s Packing Angel in search of third Hong Kong Derby win

22 Mar 2025 - 2:00 PM

Philip Nunn draws barrier four for Rubylot for Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong Football Club Horse Racing Syndicate ready to take the ‘lot’ in Hong Kong Derby

22 Mar 2025 - 12:00 PM

Steve Hodge (left) and Fran and Brad Marshall with My Wish in Australia two years ago. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong racing

Small-time Australian breeders dream of striking Hong Kong Derby gold with My Wish

22 Mar 2025 - 9:05 AM

Ben Thompson rides in his first Hong Kong Derby this weekend. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong Derby by the numbers: will we see a jockey win the coveted feature for the first time?

21 Mar 2025 - 11:25 AM

Colin Lo draws barrier nine for Bundle Award at Thursday morning’s draw. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Long-time owner Colin Lo hopes Bundle Award can send him to Hong Kong Derby ‘dreamland’

20 Mar 2025 - 4:52 PM

Connections of Rubylot, My Wish, Johannes Brahms and Stunning Peach at Thursday morning’s Hong Kong Derby barrier draw. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Rubylot draws perfectly for Hong Kong Derby but My Wish dealt a blow with barrier 14

20 Mar 2025 - 3:42 PM

Lyle Hewitson has high hopes for Full Credit at Happy Valley and Steps Ahead in the Hong Kong Derby on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lyle Hewitson eyes Happy Valley feature before Hong Kong Derby bid on Steps Ahead

18 Mar 2025 - 3:11 PM

James Orman enjoys a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Good times keep rolling for James Orman as he lands first Hong Kong Derby ride

17 Mar 2025 - 8:06 PM

Andrea Atzeni has regained the Derby ride on Johannes Brahms. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Andrea Atzeni pumped to regain ride on Johannes Brahms for Hong Kong Derby

15 Mar 2025 - 8:19 PM