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Jockeys mill around during delays to the start of race 10 at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chaos at Sha Tin as ‘technical issues’ frustrate punters and lead to HK$350 million hit to turnover

Problems with a database used to take overseas bets causes lengthy delays and sees commingling bets refunded

25 May 2025

Dazzling Fit produces a sparkling performance at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace’s smart three-year-old dazzles at Sha Tin: ‘we’ve always liked him’

4 May 2025 - 8:14 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira celebrates his win on Family Jewel. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira ends Champions Day in style while Derby-winning combo keeps firing

27 Apr 2025 - 8:32 PM

Goliath arrives in Hong Kong for the QE II Cup. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Stewart eyes QE II Cup glory with Goliath as last overseas runners arrive in HK

20 Apr 2025 - 7:51 PM

The All Out (right) hangs on to beat Quick Money in the first Griffin race of the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The All Out lands first Griffin race, while Dream Winner headlines huge exotics

13 Apr 2025 - 7:52 PM

Dennis Yip (left), Paul O’Sullivan and jockey Hugh Bowman after Fast Network’s dominant win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

O’Sullivan joins Sha Tin celebrations after Fast Network’s explosive win

30 Mar 2025 - 7:16 PM

My Wish (right) falls narrowly short of Cap Ferrat (left) in Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby (2,000m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham left to rue what might have been with ‘brave’ Derby runner-up My Wish

23 Mar 2025 - 8:15 PM

Justifying scorches the Sha Tin turf on his way to victory under Luke Ferraris on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Justifying sizzles on debut at Sha Tin: ‘he’s a very fast horse’

2 Mar 2025 - 7:47 PM

Sky Jewellery salutes under Hugh Bowman to kick off John Size’s Sunday four-timer. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size takes lead in trainers’ premiership with Sha Tin four-timer

23 Feb 2025 - 7:16 PM

Keith Yeung congratulates Alexis Badel after the French jockey’s victory aboard Master Of All at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bruised Yeung ready to resume: ‘I’ve got big hoof marks on my shoulder and glute’

16 Feb 2025 - 7:52 PM

Zac Purton spears La Forza to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

La Forza dominates a day after dumping rider, while Golden Sixty lands in Japan

9 Feb 2025 - 8:21 PM

Yee Cheong Glory makes a winning debut at Sha Tin on Friday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Richards hopes smart debut winner can help stable ‘out of a bit of a rut’

31 Jan 2025 - 7:25 PM

James McDonald will partner Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble in the space of 48 hourse. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

McDonald to ride Bubble on big weekend, while Warrior is in good shape

26 Jan 2025 - 8:42 PM

Andrea Atzeni guides Noisy Boy to victory at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yip dreaming of back-to-back HK Derby wins after smart Boy makes some noise

19 Jan 2025 - 8:12 PM

Lucky Sweynesse in action at the Sha Tin trials on December 17. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sweynesse set for Sprint Cup return as De Melo breaks through at Sha Tin

12 Jan 2025 - 8:31 PM

Derek Leung steers Sword Point to success at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lor ponders Dubai World Cup bid after Sword Point continues dirt dominance

5 Jan 2025 - 7:51 PM

Trainer Chris So (second from left) and jockey Vincent Ho teamed up for a double at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ho returns from injury with a double as Yung repeats New Year’s Day feat

1 Jan 2025 - 7:10 PM

Lyle Hewitson gives the victorious Full Credit a well-earned pat. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hewitson one of a handful to make welcome return to winners’ list at Sha Tin

29 Dec 2024 - 8:06 PM