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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.

Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Photo: Getty Images

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby as trainer DeVaux makes history in Louisville

Cherie DeVaux secures landmark win in America’s most famous horse race, becomes first woman to train winner.

3 May 2026 - 10:09AM

Atzeni looks forward to fresh faces as he picks up trio of new rides at Sha Tin

2 May 2026 - 6:00PM

Mo and Wing seek Group Three glory over extended trip at Sha Tin on Sunday

2 May 2026 - 5:45PM

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

Zac Purton, Danny Shum, David Hayes and John Size were among the top performers for a memorable month.

30 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Pierre Ng Pang-chi

Stormy Grove ‘close’ to top level as Lor hopes for further progress at Sha Tin

The top trainer also runs the likes of excitement machine Smart Golf and veteran Money Catcher on Sunday’s card.

30 Apr 2026 - 1:07PM

Whyte dominates Happy Valley with treble highlighted by Giant Ballon hat-trick

South African trainer scores three-timer alongside leading jockey Zac Purton at city circuit.

30 Apr 2026 - 12:00AM

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Brenton Avdulla

Size looking to capitalise on successful month with Stellar Express at Happy Valley

13-time champion trainer will send out four quality chances at city circuit on Wednesday night.

28 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM

Stellar Express and Andrea Atzeni (right) win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ka Ying’s rating likely to reach at least 130 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

Champion sprinter’s figure of 128 is expected to increase in the wake of his dominant Chairman’s Sprint Prize success.

27 Apr 2026 - 8:21PM

Purton pursues Valley hat-trick with Ballon following historic day at Sha Tin

Eight-time champion jockey eyes third win on Douglas Whyte-trained galloper among strong book of rides at the city circuit.

27 Apr 2026 - 3:12PM

Record tourist numbers flock to ‘one of the best race meetings ever’ at Sha Tin

Officials hail city’s second-biggest race meeting of the year a big success, with betting turnover skyrocketing.

26 Apr 2026 - 9:37PMvideocam

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates with horse racing enthusiasts after the victory of Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Shum lauds ‘super champion’ Warrior after record-extending fourth QEII Cup

Global superstar wins 14th Group One by defeating global field including Japan’s Masquerade Ball and France’s Sosie.

26 Apr 2026 - 8:42PM

Romantic Warrior leads home the QEII Cup field. Photos: Kenneth Chan

My Wish delivers first Group One in Hong Kong for Newnham with Mile victory

Australian handler celebrates milestone at just his third season training in the jurisdiction.

27 Apr 2026 - 2:05PM

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, My Wish complete Hong Kong sweep on Champions Day

All international challenges brushed aside as city’s elite horses treat crowd at Sha Tin to superstar performances in Group One races.

26 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM

Hayes hails Ka Ying ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’ after Sprint Prize romp

The world’s best sprinter dominated his rivals once again, breaking his own track record to make it 20 wins in a row.

26 Apr 2026 - 7:13PMvideocam

Ka Ying Rising wins the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ka Ying Rising, global racing elite and K-pop converge at Champions Day

Hongkongers and tourists enjoyed the party atmosphere with performances by Mamamoo’s Hwasa and local artist Pakho Chau.

26 Apr 2026 - 9:39PM

Ka Ying Rising, currently the world’s best horse, won the Chairman’s Sprint Prize at a packed Champions Day. Photo: Sam Tsang

Ka Ying Rising annihilates rivals as he secures 20th consecutive win at Sha Tin

World’s highest-rated sprinter takes Group One tally to nine when breaking own track record.

26 Apr 2026 - 6:19PMvideocam

Star gallopers Ka Ying, Warrior headline exciting Champions Day at Sha Tin

Hong Kong’s two equine heroes will take centre stage on the city’s second-biggest race day, while there will also be plenty of excitement off the track.

25 Apr 2026 - 7:01PM

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Leung feeling lucky as he prepares to ride Lucky Sweynesse and Numbers

The two-time top-level winner looks to add to his tally with Champions Mile and QEII Cup (2,000m) rides on Sunday.

25 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM

Lucky Sweynesse and Derek Leung. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Bowman won’t change Helios’ usual pattern in latest clash with Ka Ying Rising

Australian ace plans to stick to what suits John Size-trained gelding best as he takes on the world’s best sprinter again.

25 Apr 2026 - 12:32PM

Lemaire eager for Masquerade Ball’s ‘exciting challenge’ against Warrior

Eight-time Japan champion jockey believes the Group One Tenno Sho winner has potential to become “one of the greatest”.

24 Apr 2026 - 3:37PM

Newnham ‘happy enough’ as My Wish and Invincible Ibis draw 10 and five for Mile

Trainer’s top duo will take on the likes of Jantar Mantar and Lucky Sweynesse in a wide-open Group One on Sunday’s Champions Day.

23 Apr 2026 - 7:30PM

My Wish (outside) runs second to Lucky Sweynesse last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Confidence remains high in Ka Ying, Warrior camps ahead of Champions Day

Connections of the two Hong Kong superstars are bullish about their claims in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize and QEII Cup respectively.

23 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM

Owner Leung Shek-kong is delighted after drawing barrier three for Ka Ying Rising for Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Voyage Bubble and Sunlight Power back on track to run in Sunday’s Champions Mile

Ricky Yiu’s gallopers have been cleared to start at Sha Tin, subject to a final veterinary inspection on Saturday.

23 Apr 2026 - 2:38PM

Brown makes dream start to Hong Kong stint with Valley win on Shooting To Top

Australian jockey kicks off late-season contract with victory on his third ride, booting home heavily-backed galloper at city circuit.

22 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM

British challengers hit ground running as June Take gives connections a scare

Both Royal Champion and Docklands had their first hit-outs ahead of Group One targets on Sunday.

22 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM

Docklands (right) and Royal Champion at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Badel seeks another Valley win on Bunta ahead of Group One ride on Beauty Waves

French jockey looks to guide sprinter to a hat-trick at city circuit before lining up in Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize.

21 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM

Alexis Badel returns on Bunta Baby at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Voyage Bubble and Sunlight Power under a cloud for Champions Mile

Ricky Yiu’s pair will be under the scrutiny of veterinarians after pre-race inspections reveal capped elbows in one of their front legs.

21 Apr 2026 - 3:31PM

Ka Ying Rising ‘looks unbeatable’ but Comanche Brave camp optimistic of big race

The Donnacha O’Brien-trained galloper will take on the world’s best sprinter in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin on Sunday.

21 Apr 2026 - 1:05PM

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