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Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges is a highly influential figure in global horse racing, having served as Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club since 2007. He joined the Club in 1998, transforming it into a world-leading racing organisation and its Charities Trust into a top global donor. He also chairs the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Asian Racing Federation, demonstrating his significant international leadership. Previously, he led Germany’s horse racing and breeding authority. His expertise spans racing administration, business development, and charitable contributions, earning him prestigious international honours.

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

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.

Starter deflects praise after stopping track invader in Hong Kong Cup

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

Jockey Club donates HK$70.2 million to fire victims after subdued Sha Tin meeting

While public will be admitted at Happy Valley on Wednesday, ‘activities will definitely not be in normal mode’.

As Yiu mulls Bubble distance, every HKIR feature could boast its defending champ

Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior look to have repeat successes at their mercy come December 14.

Jockey Club boss blames ‘negligence’ in incident that caused voided Sha Tin race

Race eight was called off mid-race when Dreaming Winner got loose and galloped the wrong way around the track.

National Games: Hong Kong’s Annie Ho rides Lord Sandro K to seventh as Liu Tao wins

New horse was ‘a bit nervous’, she says, while dressage winner from Xinjiang becomes only competitor in final to score more than 70 points.

Digital horse passport ‘a significant milestone’ for equestrian sport

Fédération Équestre Internationale makes several pivotal decisions as it wraps up its general assembly in Hong Kong.

Ex-Miss Hong Kong contestant Ko among guests as Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day goes pink

Singer Yan Ting kicks off fashion-themed activities that also included show featuring creations by Hong Kong Design Institute graduates.

Jockey Club hosts reception for equestrian officials as general assembly returns

The Federation Equestre Internationale is back in the city for the first time in 27 years, and delegates took in some racing at Happy Valley.

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 joins sister cities in taking up torch for National Games relay events

Sports minister Rosanna Law says authorities well prepared for Games, notes only one-third of local event tickets have been sold.

Will the Aussies send a top sprinter to HKIR, or has Ka Ying scared them off?

After the world’s best sprinter lit up Randwick on Saturday, Jockey Club officials will be hoping a big gun comes the other way in December.

Racing chief hails Ka Ying Rising’s ‘phenomenal’ win, city’s world-leader status

Dominant victory in world’s richest race on grass confirms Hong Kong horse as the best sprinter there is.

My Wish leads pack of hopefuls looking to join HK’s exclusive Group One club

Mark Newnham’s stable star the most exciting of the gallopers seen this season who are not named Ka Ying Rising.

Racing boss hails ‘amazing figure’ as record number of tourists turn out at Sha Tin

More than 13,000 people travel to city for National Day meeting, and overall crowd is biggest on October 1 since 2018.

Newnham confirms new jockey for lightweight My Wish in Sha Tin Trophy

With Luke Ferraris unable to make weight, trainer will turn to Alexis Badel for October 19’s Group Two.

Racing abandoned at Sha Tin as Jockey Club also cancels Happy Valley card

Around 140mm of rain fell on the track throughout Sunday as Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Ragasa.

Will HK racing fans be treated to Purton v Moreira v McDonald?

With the star Brazilian and gun New Zealander expected to jet in for short-term stints later this year, a midseason stoush for the ages could be on the cards.

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

The return of the Warrior, Ka Ying’s climb, Japan’s presence at HKIR, Sevens week at the Valley and Purton’s pursuit of 2,000.

World’s best riders to return for Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

Along with top showjumping and popular Shetland pony events are a new dog agility display and debut of Asian youth challenge.

After Korea surprise, can Sweynesse shine? ‘I really believed they had no chance’

While all the talk has been about Ka Ying Rising’s trip to Sydney, it shapes as a big year of travelling across the board for Hong Kong horses.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Editorial | In chasing young fans, Jockey Club must never forget its duty to them

In modernising horse racing and broadening its appeal, the club must also step up efforts to protect the young and support problem gamblers.

Jockey Club unveils two ‘game-changing’ new facilities at Sha Tin

Latest phase of HK$14 billion racecourse master plan is rolled out ahead of Sunday’s season-opening meeting.

Record crowds, turnover bump have Jockey Club chief hailing ‘outstanding year’

Club reports 5 per cent increase in wagering and lottery turnover to HK$320.3 billion, and nearly 200,000 visitors from mainland China.

HKJC enters long-term Xinjiang partnership in another positive mainland move

Chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges says club is committed to national development.

About 20,000 pack into Happy Valley to soak in final day of horse racing season

Many younger attendees choose to not bet on Happy Wednesday, which has a theme of ‘Music Festival’ over the past five weeks.

Hong Kong Jockey Club to give ‘high-quality technical support’ at National Games

This help is in addition to the HK$450 million the club will provide to the city to support its co-hosting of the Games in November.

Editorial | In chasing young fans, Jockey Club must never forget its duty to them