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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.
Brenton Avdulla celebrates a double at Happy Valley this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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.

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

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

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.

Ethan Brown celebrates his Sha Tin treble. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Zac Purton

Brown celebrates first HK treble as Bentley suffers forearm fracture in fall

Australian jockey pilots home Country Dancer, Prestige Hall and Endued while British rider’s season is likely over.

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Francis Lui

Lui bids to add to Sha Tin turf dominance this season with ominous team

Packing Angel and last-start winners Superb Spirit and Meaningful Dragon headline the veteran handler’s weekend squad of 10.

Harry Bentley boots home Packing Angel at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Hayes hoping luck will be on side as he assembles strong Sha Tin team

Two-time champion trainer fields a squad of seven, including Soleil Fighter and Pocketing in the feature Class Two Peacock Handicap (1,600m).

John Moore

Legendary trainer Moore returns as owner of import Grand Eagle at Sha Tin

Hong Kong’s most successful handler will be in a new role on Saturday when his Go Racing Syndicate has its first runner in the city.

In-form Newnham looks for further success with six-strong Sha Tin team

The top trainer looks for a sixth consecutive winning meeting on Saturday.

Mark Newnham celebrates a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Eustace

Resources extends unbeaten record as Cruz, Eustace and Avdulla bag doubles

Promising galloper handles step up in class and distance comfortably ahead of potential tilt at Classic Series.

Tycoon Resources, ridden by Angus Chung, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Yeung seeks to extend Fallon’s 1,800m winning record at Happy Valley

Tony Cruz-trained galloper is looking to add to three previous wins at the course and distance.

Frankie Lor

Massive Sovereign closes in on latest injury comeback as Yiu joins elite club

The 2024 Hong Kong Derby hero is expected to return from a string of setbacks next month for new trainer Frankie Lor.

Tony Cruz

Chung looks to maintain unbeaten record with exciting Tycoon Resources

Tony Cruz-trained galloper now two from two at the city circuit after putting in a stand-out performance of the season last start.

Tycoon Resources, ridden by Angus Chung, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Francis Lui

Lui’s Hot Delight stamps credentials as serious Classic Series contender at Sha Tin

Impressive three-year-old extends record to four wins from five starts with Vincent Ho on board.

Hot Delight, ridden by Vincent Ho, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Bowman backs Celestial Hero to ‘run the race of his season’ at Sha Tin

Australian ace is confident consistent sprinter can break through this term with a potential wet track set to suit.

Vincent Ho

Ho believes finding cover is the key for the exciting Hot Delight at Sha Tin

Local jockey is keen to help boom three-year-old overcome a wide draw in barrier 10 on Sunday.

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Talking Points

Classic Series early look: trainers weigh in on their young hopefuls

The SCMP analyses some of this campaign’s top three-year-olds as they gear towards the four-year-old series in 2027.

Hot Delight streaks clear to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Karis Teetan

Crawford happy with first Hong Kong campaign as he eyes more transfer success

The South African trainer will look to add to his 21 wins in his debut season in the city with six runners at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Caspar Fownes

Fownes breaks own Valley record with 41 wins thanks to Wednesday night double

The ‘King Of The Valley’ now sits on 60 victories for the season, three above the next highest placed trainer Danny Shum.

David Hayes

Bentley looking for repeat with last year’s Derby placegetter Angel at the Valley

British jockey seeks two triumphs in a row with Francis Lui-trained galloper who showed fantastic return to form last time out.

Packing Angel, ridden by Harry Bentley, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Frankie Lor

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

Zac Purton and Joao Moreira had big months, while Caspar Fownes and Cody Mo were the best of the trainers.

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Cody Mo were two of the top performers in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Mark Newnham

Newnham’s Eagle aims to continue Golden run on seven-day backup at Valley

Australian handler will have two solid chances stepping out on a quick turnaround at city circuit.

Caspar Fownes

Fownes draws two clear in championship race as trio of debutants strike

Papaya Brose and Family Jewel help trainer extend his title lead, while 53-1 roughie Joyful Joy heads three first-starters to score.

David Eustace

Light Years Charm gives Eustace landmark Group Three victory in Hong Kong

British handler secures milestone when partnering with Jerry Chau in the Lion Rock Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Light Years Charm (centre), ridden by Jerry Chau, wins the Lion rock Trophy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Manfred Man Ka-leung

Patch Of Stars shines bright to continue meteoric rise in Sha Tin Vase for Man

Karis Teetan boots home the rapidly improving four-year-old to Group Three glory as his trainer secures a double.

Patch Of Stars (blue cap, white stars) wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Australia’s Zac Purton reaches 2,000 Hong Kong wins with Rising World victory

The 43-year-old becomes the first jockey in the city’s history to reach milestone, and reflects on his ‘truly fortunate’ career.

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David Hayes

Hayes looks to continue sprint division domination with Sha Tin Vase duo

Tomodachi Kokoroe and Romantic Son represent the top trainer in Sunday’s Group Three feature.

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