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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

Hot Delight and Vincent Ho triumph at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Lui’s exciting Hot Delight remains unbeaten as the trainer scores a Sha Tin double

22 Mar 2026 - 7:04 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

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

21 Mar 2026 - 4:09 PM

Crimson Flash brings up a five-timer for Mark Newnham. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham dominates Valley with five-timer while Atzeni scores four-timer

18 Mar 2026 - 11:45 PM

Crimson Flash and Andrea Atzeni triumph at Happy Valley: Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham bids to bounce back in championship battle with strong Happy Valley team

16 Mar 2026 - 1:09 PM

Smart Golf salutes at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Smart Golf excites for Lor as Bentley, So, Size and Teetan double up at Sha Tin

15 Mar 2026 - 7:54 PM

Emblazon notches his fourth straight triumph on March 1 under Jerry Chau. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cody Mo embraces the unconventional with the in-form Emblazon set for Hong Kong Derby

12 Mar 2026 - 6:44 PM

China Win scores under Zac Purton at Sha Tin in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes eyes final bid for Hong Kong Derby berth with China Win at the Valley

9 Mar 2026 - 1:48 PM

Fast Network runs riot at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network stamps class at Sha Tin as Orman and Hall celebrate doubles

8 Mar 2026 - 8:54 PM

Fast Network powers home to win the National Day Cup under Alexis Badel. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network primed for Class One as Dubai plans remain up in the air

5 Mar 2026 - 2:05 PM

Jockey Luke Ferraris and trainer Caspar Fownes (second from right) celebrate Verbier’s win at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Caspar Fownes and Douglas Whyte bag doubles as Luke Ferraris and Zac Purton dominate Happy Valley card

4 Mar 2026 - 11:21 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Derby picture unclear after Classic Cup, while quarantine issues delay Hong Kong International Sale

2 Mar 2026 - 7:00 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Bubble ‘full of beans’ but 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 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

Colourful King spearheads 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 Hayes as Ka Ying bids for 18th straight win

20 Feb 2026 - 3:57 PM