back to sport

Topic / Talking Points

Jockey Richard Kingscote and wife Ashleigh after the former’s win on Rising Force at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Richard Kingscote and James Orman elated to have licences extended until end of the season

Briton and Australian will ride in Hong Kong through to the final meeting on July 12 after Jockey Club announcement

2 Jan 2026

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley win with son Ronan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of December

29 Dec 2025 - 4:15 PM

Jockey Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after booting home Voyage Bubble in the Group One Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

More history awaits Voyage Bubble in Triple Crown repeat bid

18 Dec 2025 - 5:06 PM

Jockey Club officials hold a man who ran onto the track down during Sunday’s Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Starter deflects praise after stopping track invader, while Jockey Club boss makes Rising rating case

15 Dec 2025 - 6:11 PM

James McDonald laps it up as Romantic Warrior secures a third Hong Kong Cup success. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Relive Romantic Warrior’s three spine-tingling Hong Kong Cup victories

12 Dec 2025 - 9:02 AM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of November

1 Dec 2025 - 2:40 PM

Soul Rush (outside) and Romantic Warrior will be two of the biggest names competing at this year’s Hong Kong International Races. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Column

No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite

27 Nov 2025 - 6:20 PM

Romantic Warrior defeats Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

As Ricky Yiu mulls Voyage Bubble distance, every HKIR feature could boast its defending champ

24 Nov 2025 - 5:17 PM

Joao Moreira is all smiles at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Could it be Moore out, Moreira in for the International Jockeys’ Championship?

3 Nov 2025 - 7:35 PM

Jockey Zac Purton with his The Everest trophy. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton’s big few days – The Everest, 1,900 wins and now an almighty spray

23 Oct 2025 - 4:27 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins The Everest under Zac Purton. Photos: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Will the Aussies send a top sprinter to HKIR, or has Ka Ying Rising scared them off?

21 Oct 2025 - 9:21 AM

Trainer David Hayes. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes thought he had seen it all in racing before ‘biggest week I’ve ever been involved in’

16 Oct 2025 - 2:01 PM

Trainer David Hayes. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes dismisses Ka Ying Rising rumours: ‘The horse is flying’

12 Oct 2025 - 6:27 PM

Joao Moreira enjoys a winner at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira’s knock-back shows the brutal competitiveness of Hong Kong weighing room

10 Oct 2025 - 9:18 AM

My Wish takes out last weekend’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) under Luke Ferraris. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish leads pack of hopefuls looking to join HK’s exclusive Group One club

3 Oct 2025 - 7:11 AM

Trainer Jamie Richards and jockey Zac Purton were two of the best performers in September. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of September

29 Sep 2025 - 11:02 AM

Joao Moreira enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2023. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will HK racing fans be treated to Purton v Moreira v McDonald?

15 Sep 2025 - 6:23 PM

Romantic Warrior gallops at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

11 Sep 2025 - 4:07 PM

Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.

...more