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Hong Kong racing

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.
My Wish storms home under Zac Purton in a dirt trial last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Talking Points

Hong Kong mile division changes shape with Purton on Wish, Paradise transferred

Superstar jockey will ride Champions Mile hero for the first time, while Danny Shum has taken over training Celebration Cup beaten favourite.

Caspar Fownes

‘Sometimes horses do that’ – Fownes relaxed as wayward Alpha Strike backs up

John Size

Jewellery, Lightning steal the show with impressive wins on National Day

Derek Leung Ka-chun

Eustace mulls international targets as Colourful King secures Group Three glory

The talented speedster will now be aimed at the Group Two Premier Bowl (1,200m) following his National Day Cup triumph.

Colourful King wins under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
HKBU

Tourists, locals brave the heat to enjoy National Day at Sha Tin Racecourse

Spectators fanned themselves while watching special performances from acrobats, China’s Three Tenors and an action-packed race meeting.

Francis Lui

‘Quirky’ Colourful King out for feature glory on busy day for Purton

The champion jockey will also partner up with the likes of Top Dragon and Superb Spirit on a 10-ride day.

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Francis Lui

Lui keen to see excitement machine Hot Delight pass first 1,400m test

One of the city’s most exciting four-year-olds steps into uncharted waters at Sha Tin on Thursday.

Hot Delight storms to victory under Vincent Ho in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Jockey Club investigates reasons for concerning decline in local turnover

Chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges bemoans pari-mutuel wagering dropping for fifth time in six meetings.

Talking Points

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

Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton were the headline acts, while Nichola Yuen and a host of local trainers were also in top form.

Manfred Man Ka-leung

Yuen loses 10lb claim with ‘surprise’ treble as Ng takes trainers’ title lead

The rising star apprentice will resume with a 7lb claim on October 1 after enjoying the biggest day of her career so far.

Nichola Yuen (pink) celebrates as she wins on Aeroinvincible at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Mark Newnham

Ibis exceeds Newnham’s expectations with thrilling Celebration Cup win

Hong Kong Derby winner makes a triumphant return despite trainer’s distance concerns in Group Three feature.

Luke Ferraris lifts Invincible Ibis (centre) to victory in the Celebration Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Karis Teetan

Teetan buoyed by Patch’s development and trial ahead of Celebration Cup

Mauritian jockey believes Group One performer has returned stronger as he prepares to launch latest campaign.

Luke Ferraris

Ferraris excited to reunite with Derby hero Ibis in Celebration Cup

South African jockey will take his first race ride on last season’s Champion Four-Year-Old for 12 months in Sunday’s feature.

Matthew Poon Ming-fai

Lor unleashes Stormy Grove, Lucky With You and Salon S on key day at Sha Tin

The top trainer bids to get his season off the ground with two live chances in the feature Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m).

Stormy Grove wins the Classic Cup in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Osborne and Guyon among four overseas stars set for Hong Kong winter stints

Quartet of accomplished international riders will add another layer of excitement to the city’s elite riding ranks.

Saffie Osborne celebrates her record-breaking St Leger win on Highwayman. Photos: HKJC
David Hall

Yuen celebrates first Valley win as Eustace, Hall, Chau and Ho double up

Promising apprentice breaks through for her first city circuit victory, while David Hall and Vincent Ho were among the stars of the night.

Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni eyes Valley success before first ride on Helios in Celebration Cup

Sardinian jockey has eight chances to strike at the city circuit ahead of his key mount in the weekend’s Group Three feature.

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Hugh Bowman

Ka Ying Rising arrives in Australia ahead of The Everest defence

It was smooth sailing for the world’s highest-rated racehorse after he departed Hong Kong on Sunday night.

Ka Ying Rising scores a stunning victory in the Group Three HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Calmer Little Paradise set to launch Hong Kong Mile mission in Celebration Cup

Last season’s outstanding Classic Mile winner is one of several top gallopers returning in Sunday’s Group Three feature.

Douglas Whyte

Whyte heaps praise on Purton as pair collects race-to-race Happy Valley double

Derek Leung Ka-chun and Alexis Badel also celebrate doubles as Le Zonda completes brilliant hat-trick.

Tung Chee-hwa

Sunday’s Sha Tin races cancelled due to state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa

The Jockey Club said the weekend’s 10-event card would not go ahead as “a mark of respect” for the city’s first chief executive.

Sunday’s Sha Tin race meeting has been cancelled. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hugh Bowman

Bowman weighs up surgery v cortisone injection to repair hip labral tear

The Australian rider has HKIR hopes, but is facing at least four months out of the saddle if he opts for an operation on his injury.

Jockey Hugh Bowman is facing a stint on the sidelines with a hip injury. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Manfred Man Ka-leung

Who wins at Happy Valley? Bunta Baby a brilliant chance first up under Purton

Jay Rooney provides an extended rundown of his selections for the city circuit’s eight-race card.

Pierre Ng Pang-chi

Group races the aim for hat-trick-seeking Le Zonda as he makes Valley return

Pierre Ng’s promising stayer made a big impression with two come-from-behind wins at the city circuit last season.

David Hayes

‘Even Ka Ying Rising got beat’ – Hayes itching to prove Jedi Spurs is the real deal

Happy Valley trials await Australian trainer’s talented youngster this week as he readies for an October 1 return.

Jedi Spurs romps home at Sha Tin in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Eustace

Eustace targets more early winners with strong quartet set for Happy Valley

Silvery Breeze, Dazzling Fit and last-start winners Gratifide and Holmes A Court give British handler a powerful hand at city circuit.

David Eustace is keen to strike with more early season winners. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Manfred Man Ka-leung

Jockey Club on standby for Sha Tin meeting move as Purton continues momentum

Sunday’s 10-race card could be changed to another day, while champion jockey bags his third brace from as many fixtures this term.

Ellis Wong Chi-wang

Wong bounces back from Valley setback in style with huge 368-1 Sha Tin double

Alpha Strike and Luck Is Back go from pillar to post to give the young rider a day to remember.

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