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Stormy Grove (centre) powers to victory in the Classic Cup under Harry Bentley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Derby picture unclear after Classic Cup, while quarantine issues delay sale

The city’s most coveted race looks to be wide open after Sunday as the Jockey Club announces annual auction has been rescheduled

2 Mar 2026

Voyage Bubble fends off Romantic Warrior to win a Sha Tin trial last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble ‘full of beans’ but Ricky Yiu doubts he can topple Romantic Warrior in Gold Cup

28 Feb 2026 - 3:27 PM

Trainer Francis Lui and jockey Jerry Chau were two of Hong Kong’s star performers in February. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

27 Feb 2026 - 9:55 AM

Ka Ying Rising wins the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Trainer David Hayes sends warning to Ka Ying Rising’s rivals after record-setting win

22 Feb 2026 - 8:08 PM

Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, wins the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising gallops into the racing record books with 18th consecutive win

22 Feb 2026 - 4:40 PM

Colourful King bolts in up the Sha Tin straight under Zac Purton in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classy sprinter Colourful King spearheads David Eustace’s bid for a change of luck

21 Feb 2026 - 3:06 PM

Trainer David Hayes (right) celebrates Ka Ying Rising’s Centenary Sprint Cup blitz last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Extra pressure no concern for David Hayes as Ka Ying Rising bids for record-breaking 18th straight win

20 Feb 2026 - 3:57 PM

Seraph Gabriel in action in a recent Sha Tin trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Gabriel to sprout wings en route to Hong Kong Derby

18 Feb 2026 - 10:00 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins a barrier trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising wins barrier trial ‘as you’d expect’ as David Hayes looks to continue hot streak

10 Feb 2026 - 11:33 AM

Zac Purton will again ride Sagacious Life in the Classic Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton sticks with Sagacious Life in Classic Cup, while Self Improvement settles in well in Saudi Arabia

9 Feb 2026 - 5:30 PM

Max Que cruises to victory under Zac Purton last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham fancies Happy Valley pair in bid to extend trainers’ championship lead

9 Feb 2026 - 2:34 PM

Francis Lui celebrates a treble at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lui puts faith in Speed Dragon and Chancheng Glory to continue purple patch

5 Feb 2026 - 6:29 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The state of play as the Hong Kong racing season approaches halfway point

5 Feb 2026 - 3:05 PM

Little Paradise storms home to claim the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Is Classic Mile hero Little Paradise the next big thing in Hong Kong racing?

2 Feb 2026 - 8:11 PM

John Size had another Sunday to remember at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size slams in Sha Tin treble as his midseason renaissance picks up more steam

1 Feb 2026 - 7:38 PM

Little Paradise storms clear to win the Classic Mile under Vincent Ho. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise stamps himself as a rising star with Classic Mile romp

1 Feb 2026 - 6:58 PM

Sagacious Life surges to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Pierre Ng bullish about improving Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

31 Jan 2026 - 4:53 PM

Trainer Francis Lui and jockey Zac Purton were in outstanding form in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

29 Jan 2026 - 10:00 PM