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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.
David Eustace all smiles at Happy Valley on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Eustace ‘looking forward’ to Sha Tin chances as he assembles strong squad

The British handler unleashes Greater Bae and Happy Boss, a pair of eye-catching runners from their last starts.

Lo Rider primed for return to Derby trip: ‘the 2,000m is perfect for him now’

Magnifique makes return for Hall: ‘The main thing is he returns healthy’

Caspar Fownes

Fownes regains title lead as Guyon and Tsui slot Happy Valley doubles

Sugar Sugar and Kaholo Angel strike at the city circuit to help handler hit the front in championship race.

Kaholo Angel (far side) dead-heats with Helene Feeling (1). Photos: Kenneth Chan
Chris So Wai-yin

Doyle looks to sign off on a high at Happy Valley as her stint comes to a close

The British rider has saluted five times in the city and has a full book on her farewell card on Tuesday night.

Lyle Hewitson

Hewitson ‘striving for even more’ as he looks to continue strong start

The South African rides the likes of Shanwah, Sky Song and Shinkansen at the city circuit on Tuesday night.

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Frankie Lor

Frankie Lor hopes Regal Gem can answer mile question at the Valley

His improving galloper stretches out to the distance for the first time with Zac Purton in the saddle on Tuesday.

Regal Gem wins at Happy Valley in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Mark Newnham

Invincible Ibis stamps Classic Mile claims as Newnham celebrates 100th HK win

Leading four-year-old series contender romps home to deliver Australian handler a milestone success.

Caspar Fownes

Fownes bags another feature as Sky Trust runs riot at Sha Tin

The win helps the four-time champion trainer keep pace with Mark Newnham in this season’s title race.

Danny Shum

Warrior set to skip Saudi Cup and target Hong Kong’s Triple Crown

The record-breaking winner of HK$240 million won’t return to the Middle East in 2026.

Romantic Warrior wins last Sunday’s Group One Hong Kong Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Purton hopes Patch Of Stars continues his rise: ‘He’s had a great season’

Champion jockey is optimistic classy four-year-old can extend hot streak with luck from a wide draw.

Patch Of Stars shoots clear of Invincible Shield to win the Lukfook Jewellery Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Eustace

Eustace excited to test Dazzling Fit against ‘stand-out’ Classic Series hope

British handler has high hopes for his tough last-start winner when he clashes with another emerging four-year-old on Saturday.

Talking Points

More history awaits Voyage Bubble in Triple Crown repeat bid

Ricky Yiu confirms his stable star will defend his title in city’s rare Group One treble in 2026.

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Safety and well-being of racehorses the key focus of Jockey Club conference

Speakers and delegates from around the world gather in Hong Kong for three-day event highlighting the care of gallopers.

Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges speaking at the HKJC Equine Welfare Research Foundation conference. Photos: HKJC
Mark Newnham

‘Nowhere to hide’ for Newnham’s Invincible Ibis as he takes on Dazzling Fit

The premiership leader is hoping his galloper can flex his Classic Series credentials on Saturday.

Mark Newnham unleashes two of his leading lights on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
John Size

Size snares first Valley winners of the season as Tsui secures memorable brace

Hugh Bowman and James McDonald also landed doubles on a busy night at the city circuit.

Hugh Bowman

Confidence the key to King Oberon as he goes for three on the spin at the Valley

Douglas Whyte’s galloper bids for a rare hat-trick, while the trainer also has a strong chance with class-dropper Goko Win on Wednesday night.

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Talking Points

Starter deflects praise after stopping track invader in Hong Kong Cup

Vision of official’s quick response in scary incident at Sha Tin has gone viral on social media.

Jockey Club officials hold a man who ran onto the track down during Sunday’s Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
John Size

Atzeni hoping Super Unicorn can get the job done in Happy Valley hat-trick bid

The Sardinian was less than a length away from Group One glory on Sunday and has a strong book on Wednesday.

Zac Purton

Voyage Bubble defeats Soul Rush for second year running to defend Hong Kong Mile

Ricky Yiu’s superstar showed the heart of a champion to go back-to-back, while $3.5 favourite My Wish proves disappointing.

Longines HK International Races

HKIR ‘one of greatest days of Hong Kong racing’ despite track invader incident

Some quick thinking from Jockey Club starter Chris McMullen ensures a crisis is averted, while record number of tourists attend.

The track invader is held still while the Group One Hong Kong Cup field approaches at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Longines HK International Races

Romantic Warrior creates history again with fourth straight HK Cup victory

The world’s highest-earning racehorse becomes the first galloper to win four features at the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR).

Jockey James McDonald, trainer Danny Shum (second from right) and stable staff celebrate Romantic Warrior’s fourth straight Hong Kong Cup success. Photos: Kenneth Chan
James McDonald

Helene Supafeeling lays down Classic Series credentials with sparkling debut

David Eustace’s import will step up in trip for his next start as he aims towards the Classic Mile in February.

Zac Purton

Ka Ying Rising continues march towards Witness’ record with thumping Sprint win

The world’s best sprinter crushed his rivals again to notch a 16th straight victory in Sunday’s Group One feature.

Longines HK International Races

Guyon and Fabre deliver again as Sosie wins the Group One Hong Kong Vase

Two years after tasting success with Junko, the same connections snare the HK$26 million contest at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Sosie and Maxime Guyon win the Longines Hong Kong Vase. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Longines HK International Races

K-pop star Rain gets HKIR day off to electric start, thousands head to Sha Tin

Longines Hong Kong International Races week reaches climax, visitors travel from around the world to see Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising.

Fans watch the Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang
Longines HK International Races

Hong Kong heavyweights headline action-packed international day at Sha Tin

Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising are poised to add to their already glittering CVs on the city’s biggest day of racing.

Zac Purton

Track record unlikely but Purton has big expectations for Ka Ying in HK Sprint

Champion jockey anticipates another electrifying performance from the world’s best sprinter in Sunday’s feature.

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