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Hong Kong racing
Racing has been held in Hong Kong since the 1800s and it is unequivocally the number sport in town. There are 88 meetings a season hosted across two venues in Sha Tin and Happy Valley with billions of dollars bet every week. It is considered the toughest jurisdiction in the world.
Romantic Son (outside) and Harry Bentley nail California Blitz at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Romantic Son secures dramatic third-straight Million Challenge for Hayes

Trainer bags hat-trick in annual series after his galloper’s thrilling last-gasp victory at the city circuit.

Bowman hopes Storm Rider can rise to the occasion in the Million Challenge finale

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

Frankie Lor

Lor eyes DBS x Manulife Million Challenge glory with Regal Gem at Happy Valley

Veteran trainer hopes his progressive galloper can take advantage of light weight and deliver owners a HK$1 million bonus.

Frankie Lor will chase Million Challenge glory with Regal Gem at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Francis Lui

Patch Of Theta bound for G1 company again after tough Class One triumph

Francis Lui’s consistent performer claimed his first win in 13 months, while Dylan Browne McMonagle was one of two riders to score a double.

John Size

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

The 13-time champion trainer saluted with Super Express, Crossborderdude and Master Lucky on Sunday.

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Vincent Ho

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

Jimmy Ting and Vincent Ho celebrate their second wins in the coveted feature after emerging galloper’s stunning success.

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

Hayes looks to bridge Classic Mile drought with Akashvani and Public Attention

Trainer’s two runners have drawn low barriers for the first leg of the Classic Series at Sha Tin.

Pierre Ng Pang-chi

Ng bullish about Sagacious Life in Classic Mile: ‘he seems to have improved’

Trainer is confident Brazilian import can deliver Zac Purton a breakthrough success in the first leg of the four-year-old series.

Hong Kong gamblers ride to the rescue of a racing industry in trouble overseas

The prestigious Metropolitan Stakes takes place in Cape Town this weekend and fans in Hong Kong are expected to bet millions on the outcome.

Hong Kong racegoers are expected to pump cash into South African horse racing at the Metropolitan Stakes at Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Talking Points

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

Zac Purton was at his brilliant best while Francis Lui, David Hayes and John Size had big hauls for the month.

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

World’s best equestrians return for Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

Along with five-star show jumping featuring some of the city’s best are a ‘youth challenge’, a dog agility show and a pony event.

Andrea Atzeni

Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

The trainers’ premiership leader runs Invincible Ibis, Infinite Resolve, Crimson Flash and Winfield in the first race of the Classic Series.

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Year of the Horse: meet 3 equine icons who define Hong Kong racing

One with a joint record 17 consecutive wins, one who is the top-selling plush joy in Jockey Club gift shops and one with record earnings.

Silent Witness inspired Hong Kong during the dark days of Sars, putting on a streak of remarkable performances. Photo: SCMP
David Hayes

In-form Hayes rings up 700th HK win in emotional Happy Valley double

China Win and Romantic Son both carried the famous Lindsay Park Racing silks to success at the city circuit.

Trainer David Hayes celebrates his 700th Hong Kong victory with jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni looks to keep the good times rolling with strong Happy Valley book

The Sardinian jockey has a slew of big chances including Amazing Kid, Refusetobeenglish and I Can at the city circuit.

Talking Points

The history that beckons champions Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior in 2026

Superstar gallopers look poised for big years again after sensational Group One victories on Sunday.

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Hugh Bowman

Chadwick excited to reunite with Cosmo in Mile: ‘he’ll be in with a shout’

Four-time Group One-winning jockey has regained the ride on Manfred Man’s talented four-year-old in Sunday’s feature.

Matthew Chadwick gives Patch Of Cosmo a pat after his Sha Tin victory last March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
HKJC Racing

Chance to see Ka Ying Rising make history the main bet for local fans at Sha Tin

With bets on the horse barely paying out, most had come only to watch the race, cheer on their favourite and witness an important moment.

Francis Lui

Lui bags two Class Twos and unveils smart debutant to extend superb form

Veteran trainer continues a big two-week period with Winning Wing, Invincible Shield and Gold Patch victorious on Sunday.

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Romantic Warrior begins Triple Crown with scintillating Stewards’ Cup success

Danny Shum’s globetrotting star made it 12 Group One wins, defeating Lucky Sweynesse and Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin.

James McDonald looks over his shoulder as Romantic Warrior surges clear in the Stewards’ Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Witness’ record 17 straight wins

The world’s best sprinter equalled a long-standing Hong Kong benchmark with an effortless victory in the Centenary Sprint Cup.

Ka Ying Rising wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Mark Newnham

Badel and Guyon look for upsets with My Wish and Galaxy Patch in Stewards’ Cup

The top French jockeys will take on Voyage Bubble and Romantic Warrior in a brilliant Group One contest.

Zac Purton

No extra pressure for Purton as Ka Ying Rising bids for history at Sha Tin

Victory for the world’s best sprinter would see him equal Silent Witness’ Hong Kong record of 17 consecutive victories.

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Jockey Club set to stage ‘world-class racing’ at Conghua from October

Horse racing will launch later this year at the Guangdong province track as part of the National Equine Industry Development Plan.

Racing fans at Conghua’s exhibition race meeting in 2019. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Size looks to play spoiler as his team takes on ‘three champions’ at Sha Tin

The champion trainer will saddle Raging Blizzard, Helios Express and Red Lion to take on Hong Kong’s finest in Group One action.

John Size is on upset duty at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Ka Ying Rising poised to equal Silent Witness’ record in Centenary Sprint Cup

David Hayes is confident his superstar sprinter remains in peak form ahead of his bid for a 17th straight victory.

Derek Leung

Sweynesse set for first mile test: ‘I think it’s a good time to try’

Derek Leung hopes the four-time Group One winner will run a strong 1,600m in his first crack at the trip on Sunday.

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