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Champions Day

Champions Day
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Champions Day. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Jockey Zac Purton celebrates with horse racing enthusiasts after the victory of Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong racing

Record tourist numbers flock to ‘one of the best race meetings ever’ at Sha Tin

Officials hail city’s second-biggest race meeting of the year a big success, with betting turnover skyrocketing.

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Hong Kong racing

Hayes hails Ka Ying ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’ after Sprint Prize romp

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Hong Kong racing

Star gallopers Ka Ying, Warrior headline exciting Champions Day at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

Leung feeling lucky as he prepares to ride Lucky Sweynesse and Numbers

The two-time top-level winner looks to add to his tally with Champions Mile and QEII Cup (2,000m) rides on Sunday.

Lucky Sweynesse and Derek Leung. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman won’t change Helios’ usual pattern in latest clash with Ka Ying Rising

Australian ace plans to stick to what suits John Size-trained gelding best as he takes on the world’s best sprinter again.

Hong Kong racing

Lemaire eager for Masquerade Ball’s ‘exciting challenge’ against Warrior

Eight-time Japan champion jockey believes the Group One Tenno Sho winner has potential to become “one of the greatest”.

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Hong Kong racing

Newnham ‘happy enough’ as My Wish and Invincible Ibis draw 10 and five for Mile

Trainer’s top duo will take on the likes of Jantar Mantar and Lucky Sweynesse in a wide-open Group One on Sunday’s Champions Day.

My Wish (outside) runs second to Lucky Sweynesse last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Confidence remains high in Ka Ying, Warrior camps ahead of Champions Day

Connections of the two Hong Kong superstars are bullish about their claims in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize and QEII Cup respectively.

Hong Kong racing

British challengers hit ground running as June Take gives connections a scare

Both Royal Champion and Docklands had their first hit-outs ahead of Group One targets on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble and Sunlight Power under a cloud for Champions Mile

Ricky Yiu’s pair will be under the scrutiny of veterinarians after pre-race inspections reveal capped elbows in one of their front legs.

Voyage Bubble wins December’s Hong Kong Mile under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising ‘looks unbeatable’ but Comanche Brave camp optimistic of big race

The Donnacha O’Brien-trained galloper will take on the world’s best sprinter in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Comanche Brave gallops at Sha Tin on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Prospect of wet track no concern for Hayes as Ka Ying bids for 20th straight win

Rain is tipped to hit the city in the second half of the week, but champion trainer is confident his superstar will handle it.

Hong Kong racing

Champions Day raiders arrive in HK as Fownes reclaims championship lead

International contenders fly into city ahead of showpiece meeting, while trainer snatches back title advantage at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Ibis and Paradise please Newnham and Purton ahead of Champions Mile test

Classic Series stars impress at the Sha Tin trials ahead of next week’s HK$24 million feature.

Little Paradise (inside) holds off Red Lion to win a Sha Tin trial on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Japanese star Museum Mile and trio of local hopes withdrawn from QEII Cup

Four scratchings from the Group One feature have reduced the field to nine, while Oisin Murphy has been confirmed for two Champions Day rides.

Stormy Grove is one of four withdrawals from the QEII Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with McDonald booked for Ibis

Australian ace makes tough call on mount for HK$24 million feature, paving the way for Kiwi superstar to hop on Hong Kong Derby hero.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior to face strong overseas rivals on Champions Day

Thirteen international raiders will vie for a share of a record HK$80 million in prize money on the city’s second-biggest race day.

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Hong Kong racing

Calandagan and Masquerade Ball headline overseas entries for Champions Day

A total of 23 individual Group One winners feature among nominations released by the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the showpiece meeting.

Masquerade Ball is a likely QE II Cup starter at Sha Tin next month. Photo: JRA
Hong Kong racing

Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day but filly’s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Hong Kong racing

Bumper Champions Day to feature ‘best international line-up we have had’

International superstars Mr Brightside and Goliath join local heroes Voyage Bubble and Ka Ying Rising on stacked Sha Tin card.

Hong Kong racing

Hayes family ‘very happy’ with Champions Day barriers but other big guns draw wide

Ka Ying Rising lands stall four for the Chairman’s Sprint Prize, while Mr Brightside will jump from gate two in the Champions Mile.

Connections after the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) barrier draw at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Goliath, Mr Brightside and Japanese stars lead overseas assault on Champions Day

Twenty individual Group One winners will vie for a share of the HK$74 million in prize money on April 27.

Goliath wins last year’s Group One King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2,392m). Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Big-name raiders could hunt QE II Cup riches in Romantic Warrior’s absence

A total of 28 individual Group One winners feature among the Champions Day entries released by the Jockey Club on Wednesday.

Hong Kong racing

Champions Day can go from ‘strength to strength’ following post-pandemic rebuild

Punters wager north of HK$1.55 billion on Sunday despite wet conditions, with Jockey Club chief Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges determined to grow the marquee meeting

Hong Kong racing

Golden Sixty’s glittering career ‘probably’ over after Champions Mile defeat

Francis Lui says city’s most successful galloper is unlikely to race again as Beauty Eternal breaks through at the elite level

Golden Sixty and Vincent Ho receive a warm reception as they return from their Group One Champions Mile fourth. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hall ends Group One drought as Invincible Sage announces arrival on big stage

Four-year-old speedster makes light work of his first appearance at the top level, comfortably snaring the Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday

Invincible Sage storms past California Spangle to win the Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Records, not retirement, the focus for Golden Sixty: ‘What if he wins by lengths?’

World’s highest-earning racehorse chases historic fourth Champions Mile victory on bumper Sha Tin Sunday

Hong Kong racing

Massive Sovereign a ‘very good chance’ of dethroning Romantic Warrior, says Yip

Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) hero chases Group One QE II Cup (2,000m) glory on only his third start in the city

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