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Vincent Ho Chak-yiu

(何澤堯)

Vincent Ho Chak-yiu
何澤堯
Vincent Ho Chak-yiu is a highly accomplished Hong Kong-based rider, a graduate of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Apprentice Jockeys’ School. He achieved Champion Apprentice in 2010/11 and became only the second homegrown rider to secure 500 wins in Hong Kong. Ho has garnered multiple Tony Cruz Awards and won the 2023 International Jockeys’ Championship.
Lo Rider scores first up at Happy Valley under Harry Bentley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Caspar Fownes is confident the Irish import can strike in his first crack at the distance since his fourth in the city’s biggest race.

Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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.

Joao Moreira (left) and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges shake hands at Wednesday night’s IJC press conference. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman doubles up ahead of IJC as Shum and Size also snare braces

The top rider enjoyed a smooth day at the office during the final meeting before Hong Kong International Races week.

Hong Kong racing

Double delight for Crawford and Fownes at Happy Valley

There were also winners for British duo Hollie Doyle and Richard Kingscote at the city circuit.

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Hong Kong racing

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

Zac Purton struck once again, Vincent Ho and David Eustace had their best months of the season and David Probert’s woes continued.

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman and Ho snag final IJC berths at Happy Valley

Dramatic conclusion in the race to make the coveted competition sees the pair ride three winners between them.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman banks on in-form Radiance to boost bid for IJC berth

Australian ace aims to jump Luke Ferraris for one of the final two positions in Happy Valley’s coveted contest next month.

Hong Kong racing

Ho and Chau continue tight battle for IJC berth as Wong suffers fractured shin

Local riders fire in a winner each ahead of Wednesday’s cut off for coveted competition, while apprentice sustains injury at Sha Tin.

Jerry Chau boots home Sky Joy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ho and Chau exchange IJC blows at Happy Valley with Wednesday doubles

The pair are in a tussle for the local riders’ slot at the International Jockeys’ Championship, with Vincent Ho narrowly in front.

Vincent Ho continued his march towards the International Jockeys’ Challenge. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Moreira and Lemaire return to IJC line-up, while injured Moore remains a chance

Reigning champion Mickael Barzalona, Kiwi gun James McDonald, William Buick, Hollie Doyle, Rachel King and Umberto Rispoli complete a superstar overseas cast.

Hong Kong racing

Ho carries National Games torch before saluting at the Valley: ‘It’s my honour’

Jockey goes for a run through Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday morning before saluting with Brave Star that afternoon.

Hong Kong racing

Ho rattles off three-timer in consecutive races at Happy Valley

The 35-year-old more than doubled his seasonal tally in a night to remember at the city circuit.

Speed Dragon gets up in the last strides under Vincent Ho. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Fownes reveals the pick of his Class Two runners: ‘He’s racing really well’

Handler saddles up impressive last-start winner Sky Trust and the in-form Dancing Code in Sunday’s feature.

Jockey Ellis Wong and trainer Caspar Fownes revel in Sky Trust’s recent success. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Leung smashes through 500 winners on a landmark night at Happy Valley

The 37-year-old becomes the fourth home-grown jockey to reach the milestone achievement.

Hong Kong racing

Excitement builds as Hong Kong season opener doubles as Ka Ying Rising’s send-off

The world’s best sprinter will be the headline act on what shapes up to be an action-packed afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.

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Hong Kong racing

Vincent Ho ‘feeling ready and good’ as he gets ready for competitive return

The 35-year-old has been on the sidelines since a nasty fall on February 9.

Vincent Ho is getting ready to return to competitive action. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

HK off-season update: Bentley gets Group One call up, Teetan heads to Japan

Alexis Badel will also compete in the World All-Star Jockeys at Sapporo Racecourse this weekend.

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Stars the headline act as Purton eyes successful Sha Tin Saturday

The champion jockey has 10 rides on another busy day, including Masterofmyuniverse in the feature.

Jockey Zac Purton has another stellar book of rides at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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