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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.
Ka Ying Rising (right) runs a close second to Tempted in The Everest at Randwick. Photo: HKJC
David Hayes

Hayes plans to tinker with winkers in Ka Ying’s Everest redemption bid

Trainer flags gear change to improve champion sprinter’s focus at Randwick for world’s richest turf race in 2027.

David Eustace

Eustace mulls Lightning Stakes aim with Colourful King ahead of key Sha Tin test

Zac Purton

Orman slots first Hong Kong treble as Purton also bags three-timer at the Valley

Caspar Fownes

‘Very happy’ Fownes turns to Love Together at the Valley to continue strong start

The champion trainer has notched nine winners from the first 12 meetings this term and assembles a team of seven on Wednesday.

Caspar Fownes at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
John Moore

Cummings celebrates Hong Kong win after Grand Eagle soars at Sha Tin

Australian trainer celebrates breakthrough success in city as import bolts into four-year-old series calculations.

Karis Teetan

Eustace savours Group Two glory as Light Years Charm propels stable to magic treble

The 35-year-old also wins with Ace Eagle and Shannon Glow as he launches into second in the trainers’ premiership.

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Francis Lui

Who wins at Sha Tin? Baby Sakura can blossom on the path to Classic Mile

Owen Goulding provides an extended rundown of his selections for Monday’s Group Two card.

Baby Sakura (middle) wins at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Purton wishes Group One winner can stamp himself as city’s top miler

Champion jockey is excited for his first race ride on Champions Mile hero in Monday’s feature at Sha Tin.

Brett Crawford

Crawford faces tactical puzzle as Mr Incredible begins Classic Mile quest

One of the city’s top youngsters makes his reappearance but needs to overcome a nightmare draw in stall 11.

Mark Newnham

My Wish to fly Sha Tin Trophy flag for Newnham with Invincible Ibis sidelined

The top trainer has the horse to beat in the Group Two feature and also runs promising sort Joyful Joy on Monday.

Mark Newnham at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Ka Ying Rising falls short of back-to-back Everest wins as Tempted hangs on

The Hong Kong champion runs a huge race but is just unable to reel in the eventual winner.

Ka Ying Rising finishes a close second to Tempted in The Everest at Randwick. Photo: HKJC
Zac Purton

Schofield optimistic Tempted can dethrone Ka Ying Rising in The Everest

Former Hong Kong-based jockey is bullish about the star mare toppling the defending champion in the world’s richest turf race.

Matthew Poon Ming-fai

Lor sets Stormy Grove on path to HK Mile with Group Two Sha Tin Trophy test

The top trainer heads to the races with numerous chances including Salon S and the returning Smart Golf on Monday.

Zac Purton

Sydney’s wet weather has Purton more hopeful than confident in Ka Ying Rising

Randwick was rated a heavy 8 on Thursday after more rain, giving champion jockey cause for concern ahead of The Everest.

Jockey Zac Purton with last year’s The Everest trophy. Photos: HKJC
David Hayes

Derby winner Massive Sovereign rolls back the years in dominant Valley success

The 2024 hero secures his first win since that triumph while Zac Purton limbers up for The Everest with a brilliant treble.

Massive Sovereign gets on top at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
James McDonald

Waller admits ‘it looks a tough ask’ to beat Ka Ying Rising in The Everest

Sydney’s leading trainer launches a two-pronged attack on world’s richest turf race but concedes Hong Kong superstar is the one to beat.

David Eustace

Atzeni looking to continue early-season momentum with several Valley chances

The top rider has already secured seven winners this season and rides likes of Wukong Jewellery, Californiatotality and Red Brick Warrior on Wednesday.

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David Hayes

Barrier 11 no concern for Ka Ying but wet weather starts to worry Hayes

Trainer believes wide gate won’t trouble his superstar in the world’s richest turf race, but heavy rain on Tuesday dampens his spirits.

Zac Purton salutes after winning last year’s The Everest. Photos: HKJC
Mark Newnham

Is the early season Valley bias a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’?

The first four meetings have seen the jockeys shunning the inside rail, but is there any rhyme or reason to the strange start to the campaign?

David Hayes

Ka Ying Rising ‘10 per cent better’ as he impresses Hayes in key Everest gallop

The nine-time Group One winner completes his final main gallop ahead of defending his crown in the world’s richest turf race.

Caspar Fownes

Fownes hopes injury-plagued Megastar can ‘go quite high’ after stunning return

Australian import rewards trainer and syndicate’s patience with spectacular first-up victory at Sha Tin.

Luke Ferraris guides Megastar Heart to an explosive first-up win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hall

Hall rings up 700th Hong Kong win as Ka Ying Attack spearheads Sha Tin double

The veteran trainer enjoys a brace on the day as Kempes downs $1.4 hot-pot Bustling City on the dirt.

Ka Ying Attack and Matthew Poon win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Jamie Richards

Richards taking slow approach as Cool Boy begins path towards Classic Mile

The promising three-time winner makes his reappearance in the Class Three San Tin Handicap (1,200m).

Derek Leung Ka-chun

Leung sings Mo’s praises as in-form duo look to continue hot streak at Sha Tin

The pair has struck five times this season and team up with hat-trick seeking Jumbo Blessing, Little Monster and Spicy Spangle on Sunday.

Manfred Man Ka-leung

Man, Ng and Mo set the early championship pace as spotlight shifts

Some different names head the title race after just nine meetings, with a trio of local handlers making their mark.

Manfred Man (right) is the early leader in the trainers’ championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Brenton Avdulla

Avdulla relishing link-up with seven-length return winner Bustling City

The top jockey looks to build on a ‘competitive’ start to his season with David Hayes’ excitement machine on Sunday.

Bustling City hoses up at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Michael Chang

Chang celebrates milestone and continues hot form with Happy Valley double

Veteran trainer reaches 400 Hong Kong wins after striking with New Power and Kwai Chung Talents at the city circuit.

Douglas Whyte

Whyte backs in-form Live Wire to make leap to Class Three at Happy Valley

Trainer is confident his progressive sprinter can handle rise in grade when he bids for a hat-trick at city circuit.

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