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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.
Victor Supreme, ridden by Vincent Ho, triumphs at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Yiu celebrates superb Sha Tin four-timer, headlined by Supreme staying prospect

Trainer adds quartet to late-season tally, rounded out by Rising Force, Lucrative Eight and Chill Easy.

Deep Field youngster fetches HK$9.2m to top Hong Kong International Sale

Caspar Fownes’ prayers to the barrier Gods answered as four plum draws aid title chance

Zac Purton

Injury-free Purton revels in one of his most enjoyable seasons in recent years

Australian has clinched a ninth Hong Kong jockeys’ championship in a campaign highlighted by Ka Ying Rising’s record-breaking feats.

Zac Purton is all smiles after Ka Ying Rising’s 20th straight win. Photo: Sam Tsang
John Size

Bowman looks to ‘reel them in’ on Young Champion as part of strong Saturday book

The top Australian jockey doubled up on Wednesday and rides the likes of Young Champion, Endeared and Peridot at Sha Tin.

David Hayes

Hayes thrilled with ‘stronger’ Ka Ying in early preparation for The Everest

Champion sprinter continues to thrive at Conghua as he gradually builds up to the world’s richest turf race in October.

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Karis Teetan

Bowman reaffirms second place in jockeys’ championship after Sha Tin double

Australian jockey now sits on 61 wins for the season, one above Andrea Atzeni, while Zac Purton leads the title on 136 victories.

Hugh Bowman celebrates a double at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Eric Chan Kwok-ki

Fans, tourists visit Sha Tin, Happy Valley for Hong Kong Reunification Raceday

Renowned mainland tenor Zhang Yingxi among those leading celebration of 29th anniversary of reunification lauded as ‘joyous occasion’.

Brett Crawford

Crawford hoping grey can get Public’s Attention with breakthrough local win

South African trainer heads to Sha Tin with Australian Group Three winner off the back of a double on Saturday.

John Size

So and Atzeni optimistic as Top Dragon returns over ‘best distance’ at Sha Tin

Promising four-year-old races for the first time since the Hong Kong Derby on Wednesday’s card.

Top Dragon wins at Sha Tin last October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chung and Resources look to maintain unbeaten record despite switch to Sha Tin

Tony Cruz-trained galloper proved last start that a step up to 1,200m was no issue, but he will be tested by the track change.

Tycoon Resources, ridden by Angus Chung, wins three in a row at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Talking Points

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best win and ride of June

Joao Moreira and Cody Mo had big months, while a host of jockeys and trainers were winless.

Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni clinches best Hong Kong season with double crowned by King’s big win

Sardinian jockey surpasses his previous benchmark of 58 wins after booting home Master Lucky and David Eustace’s talented sprinter.

Britney Wong Po-ni

Lor hoping return to 1,000m for Bottomuptogether can pay dividends at Sha Tin

The Shamus Award galloper looks for a third track and trip win in Saturday’s Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup.

Frankie Lor celebrates a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Eustace

Eustace banking on Colourful King to bounce back on return to the Sha Tin straight

Talented sprinter bids to rebound from a lacklustre 11th at Happy Valley last start when he contests Saturday’s Class One.

Colourful King wins up the Sha Tin straight in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Talking Points

Champion Miler award wide open, while Ka Ying’s No 1 ranking is under threat

My Wish, Voyage Bubble and Romantic Warrior look hard to separate for the season’s best 1,600m performer.

John Size

Stellar Express ready to fire as rare 1,000m chance comes around at Sha Tin

The Zoustar galloper has gained all five of his wins on the straight course and returns to it for the first time since a February win.

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Cody Mo Wai-kit

Mo scores sensational treble from just five runners at Happy Valley

Manfred Man, Derek Leung and Luke Ferraris each celebrated doubles on the night.

Cody Mo celebrates a treble at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Eustace

Eustace hoping Vivacious Win can go back-to-back at Valley after superb breakthrough victory

The Autumn Sun galloper broke through with a red-hot performance last start after being sent off as $1.90 favourite.

Talking Points

Yuen gaining confidence after riding third Hong Kong double at Sha Tin

The city’s newest apprentice continues her strong start and moves to 12 winners as she builds more momentum.

Hugh Bowman

Newnham seeks to add to late-season tally with Robot Lucky Star at Happy Valley

With only seven meetings left for the 2025-26 season, the Australian handler currently sits third in the trainers’ championship on 58 wins.

Robot Lucky Star, ridden by Zac Purton, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Joao Moreira

Beauty Joy proves age is just a number with back-to-back Premier Plate wins

The Tony Cruz-trained nine-year-old continues to pause retirement plans with another Group Three triumph.

Beauty Joy (5) wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Another day in Paradise at Sha Tin for Purton with Premier Cup victory

Jimmy Ting-trained Classic Mile victor returns to winner’s circle with deserved feature victory.

Brenton Avdulla

Avdulla looks to continue late-season charge with Raging Blizzard in Premier Cup

The Australian also rides Bustling City, Hot Air Ballon, Alabama Song and Giddy Up at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni lines up on two smart chances in final Group Three features of the season

The Sardinian jockey has enjoyed a sensational campaign, sitting second in the jockeys’ championship on 57 wins.

Silvery Breeze, ridden by Zac Purton, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Sha Tin

Behind the scenes with the silent workforce powering city’s racing champions

Stable hands, head lads and assistant trainers don’t get the glory, but horses such as Romantic Warrior could not win without them.

Henry Chan, a stable assistant who works with Romantic Warrior under trainer Danny Shum, helps with the daily training of horses at Sha Tin. Photo: May Tse
Francis Lui

Brown gears up for Group Three rides as he bids to follow up Sha Tin treble

Australian rider will partner Patch Of Theta and Chancheng Glory for trainer Francis Lui on Sunday.

Harry Bentley

Bentley starts road to recovery with September return his main goal

British jockey targets next season’s opening meeting after suffering multiple injuries in a nasty fall at Sha Tin last week.

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