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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.
John Size has a strong team at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Quirky but talented Crossborderpegasus makes his return for Size at Sha Tin

After failing five barrier trials following his seasonal return in January, the three-time winner looks to make up for lost time on Sunday.

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

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

Champions Day

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.

Ka Ying Rising streaks clear to win Monday’s Group Two Sprint Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Joao Moreira

Fownes and Moreira bid to begin three-month campaign with a bang at Happy Valley

Local trainer and Brazilian jockey combine for a full card of nine runners at city circuit as they renew Hong Kong partnership.

Luke Ferraris

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

South African handler helps Group Three winner break long drought as Australian trainer experiences roller coaster day.

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Douglas Whyte

Yuen draws high praise from Whyte after first Sha Tin turf winner

Local jockey’s dream first week in Hong Kong continues with victory aboard Fast Responder on Monday.

Douglas Whyte and apprentice Nichola Yuen are all smiles after their win with Fast Responder at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Bold decision pays off as Sweynesse steps out of the shadows for Group Two win

Manfred Man’s stable star secures his first win in two years with Chairman’s Trophy win at Sha Tin.

David Hayes

Ka Ying Rising at peak of his powers as super sprinter obliterates track record

Zac Purton and the world’s best sprinter annihilate competition in Group Two Sprint Cup.

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Yiu looking for “new ideas” from Chau as Voyage Bubble goes for Group Two glory

His stable star put in an out of character run last start but his trainer has no doubt he can bounce back at Sha Tin on Monday.

Trainer Ricky Yiu after a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Another undefeated season the prime aim for Hayes with champion Ka Ying Rising

The world’s best sprinter chases a record-extending 19th straight win in Monday’s Sprint Cup before the Chairman’s Sprint Prize on April 26.

Ka Ying Rising dominates his rivals in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Derek Leung Ka-chun

Lucky Sweynesse and Leung get their time to shine in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy

Four-time Group One victor ready for winners’ circle return at Sha Tin’s Easter Monday meeting.

Mark Newnham

Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to victory

After a last-start fourth behind Romantic Warrior over 2,000m, the classy five-year-old drops back to his best trip on Easter Monday.

Talking Points

Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

The three winners of this year’s Classic Series are in line for a rematch on Hong Kong’s second-biggest race day.

Vincent Ho guides Little Paradise to victory in the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Dennis Yip Chor-hong

Purton gears up for Australian Group Ones ahead of Ka Ying Rising on Monday

The champion jockey pairs up with Giga Kick and Evaporate at Randwick before the world’s best sprinter returns at Sha Tin.

Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Dennis Yip Chor-hong

Yuen lights up Sha Tin with a debut victory at her second ever ride in Hong Kong

Apprentice jockey salutes at her first ever race meeting in her hometown on Wednesday night.

Frankie Lor

Yuen ‘really excited’ for Hong Kong debut as she gears up for five rides

The 10lb claimer will begin her apprenticeship with Ricky Yiu on Wednesday’s all-dirt card.

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Talking Points

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

Andrea Atzeni had the biggest winning haul of all trainers and jockeys, while Mark Newnham and Francis Lui were also in top form.

Jockey Andrea Atzeni and Mark Newnham were two of Hong Kong’s stand-out performers in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Tony Cruz

Chung seeks Group Two Chairman’s Trophy glory aboard ‘best horse I’ve ridden so far’

Local jockey looks forward to partnering promising middle-distance galloper in Sha Tin feature.

Francis-Henri Graffard

Atzeni and Lui enjoy doubles as Satono Reve stamps Champions Day ticket in Japan

Sardinian jockey closes back down on Hugh Bowman for second in the jockeys’ premiership, while trainer keeps pace in trainers’ equivalent.

Frankie Lor

Salon S lights up Sha Tin again to extend unbeaten streak: ‘he’s quite exciting’

Frankie Lor’s promising galloper makes all to maintain his unblemished record while helping the stable clinch a double on Sunday.

Matthew Poon guides the unbeaten Salon S to victory at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Caspar Fownes

Newnham maintains super form with Sha Tin treble to reclaim trainers’ title lead

Australian trainer builds on five-timer and Hong Kong Derby victory by claiming three winners on Sunday.

Max Que, ridden by Alexis Badel, highlights Mark Newnham’s treble at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Mark Newnham

James Orman looking forward to riding boom sprinter Magnifique at Sha Tin on Sunday

Australian jockey eager to partner progressive four-year-old once again in Class Two feature.

Zac Purton

Early season ‘best four-year-old in town’ Bulb General makes long-awaited return

Jamie Richards’ excitement machine has been absent since a pair of eye-catching wins earlier this campaign.

Harry Bentley

Hayes relishing chance to unleash one-time Derby hopefuls at Sha Tin

Pocketing and China Win headline the trainer’s team as he sends nine horses to the races on Sunday.

David Hayes celebrates a Sha Tin winner last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum

Warrior warms up for QE II Cup with trial win, while My Wish impresses Bowman

The 13-time Group One hero headlined a strong contingent of Champions Day contenders in action on the Sha Tin dirt on Thursday morning.

Romantic Warrior (outside) surges past Red Lion to win a dirt trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum

Shum dominates Valley with four-timer as Bowman continues Derby-winning ways

Local handler has big night out as Australian jockey carries hot form into midweek meeting.

Zac Purton

Ka Ying Rising returns in style on first outing since record-breaking victory

World’s best sprinter impresses jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes as he eyes 19th consecutive win in Group Two Sprint Cup.

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