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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.
Vincent Ho guides Hot Delight to a third win from as many starts. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Bentley hopes to make the most of golden opportunity on unbeaten Hot Delight

British jockey is excited to ride boom three-year-old for the first time in Saturday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

Royal Ascot needs Ka Ying Rising, but the world’s best horse does not need it

Yiu rates Voyage Bubble ‘doubtful’ to defend Champions & Chater Cup crown

Manfred Man Ka-leung

Newnham continues march towards trainers’ championship, Teetan scores double

Australian trainer maintains place at top of the tree after Notthesillyone’s defiant victory.

Mark Newnham, Luke Ferraris and connections celebrate the win of Notthesillyone at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Bowman looks to strike at Sha Tin before partnering Japanese raider in Group One

Australian jockey buoyed by opportunity to ride overseas contender when he seeks third victory in the Champions and Chater Cup.

Talking Points

Exciting trainers’ championship finale looms as Hayes flags Ka Ying experiment

This season’s title battle looks set to eclipse Francis Lui’s dramatic last-gasp win two years ago.

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Lyle Hewitson

Newnham bids to extend title lead with strong squad assembled for Sha Tin dirt

Australian trainer aims to continue his all-weather success this term with five runners on Wednesday night.

Mark Newnham has five strong chances at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Francis Lui

Lui keeps in touch with trainers’ championship leaders with Sha Tin double

Veteran handler remains in the title race after bagging a brace with progressive duo Turquoise Velocity and Baby Sakura.

John Size

Exciting Sky Jewellery continues upward spiral as Atzeni boots home a treble

John Size’s smart galloper records third straight win to headline 13-time champion trainer’s double.

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Poon and Thor steal the show with breakthrough Group Three victory at Sha Tin

Local jockey secures feature win with perfectly rated front-running ride on Danny Shum’s import.

Romantic Thor, ridden by Matthew Poon, wins the Group Three Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2,400m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby as trainer DeVaux makes history in Louisville

Cherie DeVaux secures landmark win in America’s most famous horse race, becomes first woman to train winner.

Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Photo: Getty Images
John Size

Atzeni looks forward to fresh faces as he picks up trio of new rides at Sha Tin

The Sardinian ace rides last season’s Champion Griffin Sky Jewellery, Almighty Lightning and Baby Sakura for the first time on Sunday.

Francis Lui

Mo and Wing seek Group Three glory over extended trip at Sha Tin on Sunday

Local jockey looking to strike with Group One Hong Kong Gold Cup third over 2,400m.

Talking Points

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

Zac Purton, Danny Shum, David Hayes and John Size were among the top performers for a memorable month.

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Pierre Ng Pang-chi

Stormy Grove ‘close’ to top level as Lor hopes for further progress at Sha Tin

The top trainer also runs the likes of excitement machine Smart Golf and veteran Money Catcher on Sunday’s card.

Frankie Lor at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Douglas Whyte

Whyte dominates Happy Valley with treble highlighted by Giant Ballon hat-trick

South African trainer scores three-timer alongside leading jockey Zac Purton at city circuit.

Brenton Avdulla

Size looking to capitalise on successful month with Stellar Express at Happy Valley

13-time champion trainer will send out four quality chances at city circuit on Wednesday night.

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Talking Points

Ka Ying’s rating likely to reach at least 130 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

Champion sprinter’s figure of 128 is expected to increase in the wake of his dominant Chairman’s Sprint Prize success.

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Purton pursues Valley hat-trick with Ballon following historic day at Sha Tin

Eight-time champion jockey eyes third win on Douglas Whyte-trained galloper among strong book of rides at the city circuit.

Champions Day

Record tourist numbers flock to ‘one of the best race meetings ever’ at Sha Tin

Officials hail city’s second-biggest race meeting of the year a big success, with betting turnover skyrocketing.

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Danny Shum Chap-shing

Shum lauds ‘super champion’ Warrior after record-extending fourth QEII Cup

Global superstar wins 14th Group One by defeating global field including Japan’s Masquerade Ball and France’s Sosie.

Romantic Warrior leads home the QEII Cup field. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

My Wish delivers first Group One in Hong Kong for Newnham with Mile victory

Australian handler celebrates milestone at just his third season training in the jurisdiction.

My Wish, ridden by Hugh Bowman, returns after winning the Group One Champions Mile at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, My Wish complete Hong Kong sweep on Champions Day

All international challenges brushed aside as city’s elite horses treat crowd at Sha Tin to superstar performances in Group One races.

Champions Day

Hayes hails Ka Ying ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’ after Sprint Prize romp

The world’s best sprinter dominated his rivals once again, breaking his own track record to make it 20 wins in a row.

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Ka Ying Rising, global racing elite and K-pop converge at Champions Day

Hongkongers and tourists enjoyed the party atmosphere with performances by Mamamoo’s Hwasa and local artist Pakho Chau.

Ka Ying Rising, currently the world’s best horse, won the Chairman’s Sprint Prize at a packed Champions Day. Photo: Sam Tsang
Zac Purton

Ka Ying Rising annihilates rivals as he secures 20th consecutive win at Sha Tin

World’s highest-rated sprinter takes Group One tally to nine when breaking own track record.

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Ka Ying Rising, the world’s highest-rated sprinter, knocked 0.02 seconds off his own previous mark at FWD Champions Day. Photo: Sam Tsang
Champions Day

Star gallopers Ka Ying, Warrior headline exciting Champions Day at Sha Tin

Hong Kong’s two equine heroes will take centre stage on the city’s second-biggest race day, while there will also be plenty of excitement off the track.

Champions Day

Leung feeling lucky as he prepares to ride Lucky Sweynesse and Numbers

The two-time top-level winner looks to add to his tally with Champions Mile and QEII Cup (2,000m) rides on Sunday.

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