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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.
James McDonald boots home Galaxy Patch in the Jockey Club Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

J-Mac, Zac confident of HK Mile chances in wide-open contest

Champion jockeys could be set for a big showdown in Sunday’s most intriguing feature when they ride Galaxy Patch and Voyage Bubble.

Graffard ‘not scared’ of Sosie as Goliath looks to fly the flag for France

Australian Bloodstock’s bid for global G1 glory leads to Vase tilt with Al Riffa

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Watch the last run of every Hong Kong Vase runner, including Giavellotto

With form lines from all over the world converging, the Post is here to help you find the winner of Sunday’s staying contest.

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Giavellotto gallops at Sha Tin earlier this week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Watch the last start of every HK Mile runner, including Japan’s Embroidery

Navigating local and international form can be a minefield for punters, but the Post is here to help you back a winner at Sha Tin on Sunday.

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Watch the last run of every HK Cup runner, headlined by Romantic Warrior

Can any of the six hopefuls in the city’s richest race upset the local champion? The Post is here to help you with the form.

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Watch the last run of every HK Sprint runner, including Ka Ying Rising

Will the world’s best sprinter extend his winning streak to 16 in Sunday’s HK$28 million feature?

Ka Ying Rising (inside) cruises to victory in the Jockey Club Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Relive Romantic Warrior’s three spine-tingling Hong Kong Cup victories

The global superstar bids to make more history this Sunday when he chases a record-extending fourth straight victory in the city’s richest race.

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Glowing reviews for Urban Chic and Soul Rush ahead of Group One targets

The Japanese runners are looking to make their mark on Sunday’s Hong Kong International Races.

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Warrior set for smooth Cup passage as Ka Ying draws one for the first time

While aware of the risks that come with jumping from the inside alley, trainer David Hayes is happy to ‘trust the horse’.

Owner Leung Shek-kong draws barrier one for Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni keen to capitalise on golden G1 opportunity on Giavellotto in HK Vase

The Sardinian rider has his best chance to claim a first elite-level success in Hong Kong when he rides the reigning winner of the staying contest.

Giavellotto gallops on the Sha Tin dirt on Wednesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Caspar Fownes

Fownes makes renewed push for Moreira’s HK return after running double

It was part of a treble on the night for the in-form trainer, who joins title leader Mark Newnham on 24 winners.

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Hong Kong racing tourists to pump HK$35 million into city’s economy this week

Overseas tour organisers for five-day festival say their groups include retirees, business travellers, horse owners and trainers.

David Eustace

Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third IJC win at Happy Valley

Champion British rider boots home Corleone and Triumphant More to secure first success in prestigious contest since 2010.

Ryan Moore celebrates his third International Jockeys’ Championship crown at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Lemaire reveals the pick of his three HKIR rides: ‘She’s a true Group One filly’

In the midst of another huge year in Japan, the Frenchman partners three gallopers from the Land of the Rising Sun this Sunday.

Christophe Lemaire is hoping to carry the Silk Racing colours to victory at Sha Tin this weekend. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Aidan O’Brien

Moore hoping to take it to ‘exceptional’ Ka Ying Rising with old foe Satono Reve

One of the world’s best jockeys also rides Los Angeles and The Lion In Winter for boss Aidan O’Brien at Sha Tin this Sunday.

Joao Moreira

Who wins the IJC at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

The Post’s seven-strong panel rates Zac Purton and Hugh Bowman as the ones to beat in Wednesday night’s prestigious contest.

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Hong Kong Cup poised for smallest field since 2007 after Massive out

Last year’s Hong Kong Derby winner will not run in the city’s richest race at Sha Tin this Sunday.

Massive Sovereign trials at Sha Tin recently. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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Two decades after father David’s HKIR success, Ferraris dreams of his own glory

The rising star partners leading hope My Wish in Sunday’s Group One Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin.

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IJC first and then a longer HK stint for Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

Superstar Brazilian can’t wait to rekindle some old memories when he rides at Happy Valley for the first time in over three years.

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‘Grateful’ Doyle looks for elusive International Jockeys’ Championship title

The British rider has finished joint second on a pair of occasions in the HK$1 million competition.

Hollie Doyle (second from right) at last year’s International Jockeys’ Championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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‘Very happy’ Docklands ready for another crack at the Hong Kong Mile

Harry Eustace’s charge is enjoying a fine year, headlined by his first Group One win at Royal Ascot.

Docklands gallops on the Sha Tin dirt ahead of Sunday’s Hong Kong Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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J-Mac bids for breakthrough IJC success: ‘we’re due one, but you never know’

Runner-up in the prestigious contest at Happy Valley three times, the superstar jockey is optimistic about his rides.

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Hong Kong Cup reduced to eight runners after withdrawal of Japanese raider Lord Del Rey

A $31 outsider for the HK$40 million contest, the five-year-old is found to be lame in his right foreleg.

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Ricky Ludwig and Tomodachi’s incredible journey from FNQ to Sha Tin

Hong Kong Sprint contender’s 72-year-old former trainer will make the trek from Australia to be on course on Sunday.

Tomodachi Kokoroe has made a remarkable rise from winning in Far North Queensland to Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Aidan O’Brien

Irish runners hit the ground running ahead of Hong Kong International Races targets

The Lion In Winter and Los Angeles represent Aidan O’Brien, while Al Riffa and Galen will fly the flag for his son Joseph.

Al Riffa (left) and Galen gallop at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
James McDonald

Hayes eyes International Jockeys’ Championship trainers’ bonus with Valley squad

The top handler has seven contenders across the four key races at the city circuit on Wednesday night.

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Rispoli returns to HK with a spring in his step: ‘This place humbles you’

Jaded when he left the city in 2019, the Italian jockey is full of energy ahead of Wednesday’s International Jockeys’ Championship.

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