https://www.scmp.com/rss/315980/feed Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2020/21, the Club... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney LUCKY RANGER - R4 (2) Smart last-start winner who has the tools to head much higher   Owen Goulding SIX PACK - R10 (8) Will get the box seat behind a searing pace and can atone for a near-miss latest   Olivia O'Sullivan GLOWING PRAISES - R6 (1) Lost out by a nose last time despite widest draw and has much better gate here   Phillip Woo GLOWING PRAISES - R6 (1) Is the one to beat on the back of two solid runs over this track and trip   Shannon (Vincent Wong) LUCKY RANGER - R4... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349096/scmp-best-bets-lucky-ranger-can-be-good-omen-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349096/scmp-best-bets-lucky-ranger-can-be-good-omen-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:33:08 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing One winning ticket took the HK$81.14 million (US$10.35 million) first prize in Hong Kong’s Mark Six Easter snowball draw on Saturday. According to the Hong Kong Jockey Club, four units each won HK$1.51 million for the second prize, while 225.5 units each scooped the third prize of HK$71,510. The total turnover reached HK$154.5 million, falling short of the HK$402.3 million recorded during the Chinese New Year draw on February 21. The winning numbers drawn were 20, 28, 32, 35, 40 and 45, with 43... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349033/punters-hoping-happy-easter-winning-hk80-million-mark-six-snowball-draw?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349033/punters-hoping-happy-easter-winning-hk80-million-mark-six-snowball-draw?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:15:27 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu wrote a new page in the history books by soaring to her first Hong Kong victory on just her second ride at Sha Tin’s all-weather meeting on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old handled her first race meeting in Hong Kong like an ultimate professional, guiding Pi Legend to a maiden local victory with a beautifully-rated ride in section two of the Class Four Ma Tau Wai Handicap (1,200m) for trainer Dennis Yip Chor-hong. “I’m very excited. I can’t believe that at... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348714/nichola-yuen-lights-sha-tin-debut-victory-her-second-ever-ride-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348714/nichola-yuen-lights-sha-tin-debut-victory-her-second-ever-ride-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:21:48 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney SPEEDY SMARTIE - R4 (2) Has thrived on the dirt this season and trialled nicely since his last run   Owen Goulding TOURBILLON GOLFER - R6 (1) Should get a soft lead from gate one and won his last Class Four start easily   Olivia O'Sullivan ACE POWER - R6 (8) Closing second on first start for new stable latest, blinkers on and will fly home   Phillip Woo ONLY U - R1 (3) Good form across both surfaces this term and deserves a win   Shannon (Vincent Wong) VICTORY SKY - R8 (4) Big run... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348572/scmp-best-bets-speedy-smartie-can-live-his-name-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348572/scmp-best-bets-speedy-smartie-can-live-his-name-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:20:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney GALACTIC VOYAGE - R9 (11) Looks well placed to handle the rise to Class Two and score a hat-trick   Owen Goulding GENEVA - R10 (2) Ran a cracker off an injury layoff and a big step forward is expected   Olivia O'Sullivan RELENTLESS PURSUIT - R7 (8) Ran on well on debut and strips fitter second up   Phillip Woo GALACTIC VOYAGE - R9 (11) Exciting prospect has the tools to make it three on the bounce   Shannon (Vincent Wong) SALON S - R8 (1) Progressive youngster won three times in a row... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348263/scmp-best-bets-galactic-can-take-punters-voyage-sha-tin-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348263/scmp-best-bets-galactic-can-take-punters-voyage-sha-tin-success?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:56:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney BROWNNEEDSFURTHER - R7 (8) Trialled great in the blinkers and can break through here   Owen Goulding BROWNNEEDSFURTHER - R7 (8) Ran riot in a recent trial and looks ready to salute   Olivia O'Sullivan GREATER BAE - R9 (2) Easy win two starts ago and lightly raced sort has plenty more to offer   Phillip Woo KING PROFIT - R6 (3) Should be hard to mow down from gate one with Ellis Wong's 3lb claim   Shannon (Vincent Wong) CANDLELIGHT DINNER - R5 (3) Back to his favourite trip and can... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347755/scmp-best-bets-king-profit-can-reign-supreme-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347755/scmp-best-bets-king-profit-can-reign-supreme-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:10:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jerry Chau Chun-lok has picked up the ride on Voyage Bubble in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy (1,600m) as the Triple Crown hero bids to bounce back from an uncharacteristic flop last start. In hot form with 13 winners since the start of February, Chau will replace champion jockey Zac Purton, who has ridden Voyage Bubble in his past four starts. Chau, 25, is excited to ride the six-time Group One winner for the first time in the Chairman’s Trophy on April 6. “Ricky told me last week. I will... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347573/jerry-chau-excited-pick-ride-triple-crown-hero-voyage-bubble-chairmans-trophy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347573/jerry-chau-excited-pick-ride-triple-crown-hero-voyage-bubble-chairmans-trophy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:17 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney CIRCUIT CHAMPION - R3 (9) Bolted in last start and looks set to handle the rise to Class Three   Owen Goulding INFINITE RESOLVE - R10 (10) Classic Mile second is brilliant form and will get a nice pace to aim at   Olivia O'Sullivan ABSOLUTE HONOUR - R5 (12) Well drawn on stable debut and should get all the favours with Purton up   Phillip Woo COOL BOY - R6 (3) Exciting prospect can make it four wins on the bounce for Jamie Richards   Shannon (Vincent Wong) HOT DELIGHT - R6 (4) Smart... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347442/scmp-best-bets-circuit-champion-can-show-his-quality-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347442/scmp-best-bets-circuit-champion-can-show-his-quality-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:53:07 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words In a world so unpredictable, it is nice to know that every March 17, the Irish community worldwide will come together and celebrate Ireland’s national day, St Patrick’s Day. Visiting Hong Kong this week, I am struck by the strong people-to-people links that form the bedrock of our... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3347007/ireland-predictable-partner-unsettling-times?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3347007/ireland-predictable-partner-unsettling-times?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:30:09 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney French star Calandagan, Japan’s Masquerade Ball and Museum Mile headline a strong contingent of 63 international raiders entered for next month’s FWD Champions Day meeting at Sha Tin. Calandagan, last year’s Longines World’s Best Racehorse, and Group One winners Masquerade Ball and Museum Mile could be set for a blockbuster clash with Hong Kong’s 13-time Group One champion Romantic Warrior in the Group One QE II Cup (2,000m). Calandagan capped a massive year with victory in last November’s Group... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346985/champions-day-calandagan-masquerade-ball-museum-mile-headline-strong-overseas-entries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346985/champions-day-calandagan-masquerade-ball-museum-mile-headline-strong-overseas-entries?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:52:18 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport The Hong Kong Jockey Club formalised a partnership with the Guangzhou government on Tuesday to develop horse-themed tourism in the Greater Bay Area, covering policy support, publicity, tourism products and industry development. A memorandum of understanding was signed at the Hong Kong Science Park by the club and the Guangzhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau. Under the agreement, the Guangzhou government will support incorporating racing tourism into cross-border... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346922/hong-kong-jockey-club-signs-2-cities-3-racecourses-deal-guangzhou-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346922/hong-kong-jockey-club-signs-2-cities-3-racecourses-deal-guangzhou-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:08 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney PARENTS' LOVE - R3 (1) Will relish a return to Class Four company and prove very hard to catch   Owen Goulding MAX QUE - R9 (1) Unlucky not to get up last start and improving sort can prove too classy   Olivia O'Sullivan ACE WAR - R6 (3) Won first up for new stable last start and can repeat the feat down in distance   Phillip Woo RAINBOW SEVEN - R5 (5) Has come good over this Happy Valley trip and can win another   Shannon (Vincent Wong) COLOURFUL KING - R7 (1) Exciting sprinter looks... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346924/scmp-best-bets-rainbow-seven-can-be-too-flashy-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346924/scmp-best-bets-rainbow-seven-can-be-too-flashy-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:22 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney RED SEA - R10 (3) Should improve on his first-up third and can take advantage of gate one   Owen Goulding NYX GLUCK - R4 (1) Keen goer will appreciate a drop in trip and class to salute again   Olivia O'Sullivan TURQUOISE VELOCITY - R6 (10) Has started his career in style and can win again   Phillip Woo HAPPY UNIVERSE - R5 (7) Can win after an eye-catching second last start at his initial dirt run   Shannon (Vincent Wong) TURQUOISE VELOCITY - R6 (10) He should go close to posting... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346622/scmp-best-bets-sea-can-part-red-hot-prospect-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346622/scmp-best-bets-sea-can-part-red-hot-prospect-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:17 +0000 Joyce Yip Joyce Yip Summer Wong Man-ting, 31, was ready to sprint into her final race at the 2025 World Obstacle – UIPM OCR World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, last September. Coming off a race in Barbados less than a month before, however, she was still recovering from both jet lag and injuries, and the relentless rain and 12-degree Celsius temperature had aggravated her cold. The horn blared, and the chorus of Banners’ “Someone to You” ripped through the tense air. Wong had one shot against Melia Ochsner,... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3345559/meet-summer-wong-face-hong-kongs-growing-ocr-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3345559/meet-summer-wong-face-hong-kongs-growing-ocr-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:09 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Hong Kong stars Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior have topped the latest edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, the first time the city has occupied both spots. The David Hayes-trained Ka Ying Rising headlines the rankings, remaining Hong Kong’s highest-rated racehorse in history on a mark of 128, while the Danny Shum Chap-shing-trained Romantic Warrior was close behind with a rating of 124. Third place in the list, which was released on Thursday, went to Japanese... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346486/ka-ying-rising-tops-longines-worlds-best-racehorse-rankings-final-derby-field-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346486/ka-ying-rising-tops-longines-worlds-best-racehorse-rankings-final-derby-field-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:30:09 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney BIENVENUE - R5 (3) Looks ready to win again on his last two runs and drawn the inside gate   Owen Goulding BIENVENUE - R5 (3) Has run two big races since a bleed from wide draws and has finally got a barrier   Olivia O'Sullivan BIENVENUE - R5 (3) Unlucky last start from wide barrier, inside draw and services of Zac Purton   Phillip Woo THE HEIR - R2 (2) Is ideally drawn and can salute with a clean trip from the inside barrier   Shannon (Vincent Wong) CHINA WIN - R9 (11) He is ready to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346136/scmp-best-bets-heir-can-be-crowned-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346136/scmp-best-bets-heir-can-be-crowned-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:03:07 +0000 Alexander Mak Alexander Mak Horse riding in Hong Kong has long been the preserve of the upper crust, with the high cost of keeping a horse limiting it primarily to the wealthy in this densely populated, space-starved city. In the 1970s, the Hong Kong Jockey Club took a pioneering step to democratise the sport, establishing public riding schools, including the Pok Fu Lam Riding School (established in 1978) and later, the Tuen Mun Riding School (opened in 1994). These schools were designed to provide access to horse riding... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3345658/pictures-horse-play-hong-kong-1970s-2000s?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3345658/pictures-horse-play-hong-kong-1970s-2000s?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney POWER OF VITAM - R9 (5) Won impressively second up and can repeat today with the aid of a good draw   Owen Goulding SUPER EXPRESS - R11 (3) Improving sort ran another cracker last start and continues to progress   Olivia O'Sullivan JUICY DRAGON - R3 (11) Track specialist with light weight, good draw and visors on first time   Phillip Woo GOOD CHAP - R4 (6) Won on his first dirt start and looks ready to win another after a smart trial   Shannon (Vincent Wong) GREEN FIELD PEARL - R1... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345831/scmp-best-bets-juicy-dragon-can-roar-victory-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345831/scmp-best-bets-juicy-dragon-can-roar-victory-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:42:07 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Naturalising players, hiring overseas coaches and improving the standard and scale of local basketball could “save” the sport in Hong Kong, players, basketball officials and executives said on Thursday. Earlier this week, the city’s men’s and women’s teams discovered their regional rankings of 26th and 21st respectively were not good enough to get them into the Asian Games in Japan. It will be the first time in more than 30 years that the men have missed the Games. For the women, it would have... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345602/what-now-hong-kong-basketball-naturalised-players-expanded-league-among-suggestions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345602/what-now-hong-kong-basketball-naturalised-players-expanded-league-among-suggestions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:12 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney SPORTS LEGEND - R6 (2) Fought on well for second on his most recent start and can go one better   Owen Goulding ORIENTAL SURPRISE - R2 (10) Did everything but win last start and can finally break through from a good draw   Olivia O'Sullivan STAR BROSE - R3 (11) Course and distance winner who is proven on a quick backup from last week   Phillip Woo FIVEFORTWO - R9 (7) Has found his true calling over the Valley 1,650m and can bob up for a second win   Shannon (Vincent Wong) STAR BROSE -... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345313/scmp-best-bets-star-brose-can-shine-brightest-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345313/scmp-best-bets-star-brose-can-shine-brightest-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:05:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney After Stormy Grove’s shock win and solid but unspectacular runs from leading contenders in Sunday’s Classic Cup (1,800m), the picture around the city’s most prized race – the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) – is very unclear. Still a Hong Kong maiden two starts before Sunday and not among Derby entries at that time, Frankie Lor Fu-chuen’s Stormy Grove has suddenly catapulted into contention for the HK$26 million feature after a pair of brilliant victories. The Australian import’s upset success at... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345113/derby-picture-unclear-after-classic-cup-while-quarantine-issues-delay-hong-kong-international-sale?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345113/derby-picture-unclear-after-classic-cup-while-quarantine-issues-delay-hong-kong-international-sale?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:10 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Karis Teetan has revealed the “very scary” experience of being stuck in the middle of missile strikes in Dubai, with the Hong Kong-based jockey, trainer Chris So Wai-yin and Jockey Club broadcast staff facing an uncertain wait on returning home. Teetan, who was in Dubai to ride So’s galloper Sing Dragon on Saturday night, missed rides at Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting and is likely to miss more upcoming rides after the US-Israel and Iran conflict forced airspace closures in the Middle East. “Very... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345038/karis-teetan-reveals-very-scary-ordeal-being-stuck-dubai-amid-missile-strikes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345038/karis-teetan-reveals-very-scary-ordeal-being-stuck-dubai-amid-missile-strikes?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:58:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney GALACTIC VOYAGE - R6 (3) Won well last start and can repeat the feat despite his wide draw today   Owen Goulding KARMA - R10 (2) Has been building all season and ran a cracker last start from miles back   Trackwork Spy CONRAD PATCH - R5 (6) Got going late for second last start and can go one better here   Phillip Woo HAPPY SHOOTER - R5 (4) Turned the corner with a smart win last start and can notch another success   Shannon (Vincent Wong) CALIFORNIA BAY - R2 (7) Ran a nice third to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344991/scmp-best-bets-galactic-voyage-can-conquer-his-rivals-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344991/scmp-best-bets-galactic-voyage-can-conquer-his-rivals-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:58:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Vincent Ho Chak-yiu will captain the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s first team to ever compete in the Shergar Cup in August, with the UK’s world-renowned competition set to be run under the World Pool banner for the first time. The club announced the initiative in its “global racing engagement” on Friday, with the team of three spearheaded by the city’s leading home-grown rider Ho replacing last year’s Asia team. First staged in 1999, this year’s Shergar Cup will feature six races with the Jockey Club... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344897/vincent-ho-captain-hong-kong-jockey-clubs-first-ever-team-uk-jockey-contest-shergar-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344897/vincent-ho-captain-hong-kong-jockey-clubs-first-ever-team-uk-jockey-contest-shergar-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:51:51 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney REFUSETOBEENGLISH - R9 (7) Gets chance to break through from an improved draw   Owen Goulding HUGE WAVE - R3 (2) Near miss in C&D G3 two back and much better than bare result latest   Trackwork Spy SPIRIT OF PEACE - R8 (11) Running consistently well and makes plenty of appeal from a low draw   Phillip Woo FORTUNE STAR - R6 (2) Won well last start and has repeat claims from the inside barrier   Shannon (Vincent Wong) GREATER BAE - R8 (4) Won impressively over C&D last start and looks... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344506/scmp-best-bets-fortune-star-can-shine-bright-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344506/scmp-best-bets-fortune-star-can-shine-bright-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:28:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Superstar jockey Joao Moreira will return to Hong Kong for the final three months of the season as the retained stable rider for Caspar Fownes. The Jockey Club on Monday approved Fownes’ application to retain Moreira, a four-time Hong Kong champion rider, from April 7 until the end of the campaign on July 15. Fownes currently leads the race for the championship on 36 wins and hopes Moreira’s return will boost his bid for a fifth trainers’ title. “Who wouldn’t be happy with a superstar like him... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344292/caspar-fownes-thrilled-joao-moreiras-return-hong-kong-stables-retained-rider?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344292/caspar-fownes-thrilled-joao-moreiras-return-hong-kong-stables-retained-rider?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:56:35 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Ka Ying Rising has to be rated one of Hong Kong’s all-time great racehorses and will have the chance to sit at the top of that tree if he continues his incredible winning streak. The world’s best sprinter broke Silent Witness’ 21-year record with an 18th consecutive triumph in Sunday’s Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m), smashing the track record in another dominant success. He has been an unstoppable force since starting the streak two years ago, just after the only two defeats of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344271/ka-ying-rising-joins-hong-kongs-all-time-greats-promise-more-come?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344271/ka-ying-rising-joins-hong-kongs-all-time-greats-promise-more-come?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:00:12 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Some lucky Hong Kong fans of K-pop star G Dragon pocketed at least HK$320 (US$41) from the record HK$200 million Lunar New Year Mark Six draw after they chose lottery numbers he suggested. G Dragon fans took to social media to share news of their earnings after the winning numbers were announced on Saturday. During a fan meeting earlier this month in Seoul, the star was asked by a South Korean fan to name some lucky lottery numbers. After glancing at a countdown timer for the segment at the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344260/hong-kong-fans-were-right-bet-lottery-picks-k-pop-star-g-dragon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344260/hong-kong-fans-were-right-bet-lottery-picks-k-pop-star-g-dragon?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:35:35 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball Ka Ying Rising cemented his place among the greats of horse racing with another dominant victory at Sha Tin on Sunday, writing his name into the record books in the process. The five-year-old gelding cruised through the field in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup, smashing the course record on the way to winning for an 18th consecutive time and surpassing the previous Hong Kong mark set by Silent Witness in 2005. Almost a year to the day that he won the same race, which was No 10 in the march to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3344252/ka-ying-rising-gallops-racing-record-books-18th-consecutive-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3344252/ka-ying-rising-gallops-racing-record-books-18th-consecutive-win?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:40:06 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney COOL BOY - R9 (4) Looks a smart type on the rise and can make it a hat-trick here   Owen Goulding SIX PACK - R11 (1) Desperately unlucky in smart race last start and can gain compensation   Trackwork Spy COLOURFUL KING - R4 (2) Had plenty of excuses last start and looks well placed to atone here   Phillip Woo GALLANT DESIGN - R5 (4) Caught the eye on debut and can go one better despite a wide draw   Shannon (Vincent Wong) COOL BOY - R9 (4) Up in class but that should be no issue after... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344224/scmp-best-bets-cool-customer-one-punters-should-target-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344224/scmp-best-bets-cool-customer-one-punters-should-target-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:47:07 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing The first prize for the Year of the Horse’s Mark Six snowball draw on Saturday is set to be split across five winning bets, with each garnering a payout of about HK$42.2 million (US$5.4 million). The total turnover for the draw reached HK$402.3 million – 6.45 times the total turnover of the HK$62.4 million recorded for the previous draw earlier this week. This lottery’s HK$200 million first prize fund is the highest in its history. The winning numbers were 2, 18, 34, 35, 37 and 49, with 33 being... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344213/hongkongers-line-shot-record-hk200-million-mark-six-draw?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344213/hongkongers-line-shot-record-hk200-million-mark-six-draw?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:04:18 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial If cautious optimism is the prevailing sentiment in a troubled world, the city could not have wished for a more auspicious launch to the Year of the Horse than the race meeting at Sha Tin on the third day of the Lunar New Year. Amid a crowd of 92,612, the biggest since the Covid-19 pandemic, it was Hong Kong in exuberant and resilient form. Punters pressed against the rails in balmy weather and an estimated 20,395 mainland visitors helped pack the stands. Thoroughbreds charging down the straight... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344128/record-post-covid-horse-race-attendance-kicks-auspicious-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344128/record-post-covid-horse-race-attendance-kicks-auspicious-year?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:45:08 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney SUPER EXPRESS - R11 (2) Has always shown plenty and can repeat a tough last-start victory here   Owen Goulding SERAPH GABRIEL - R9 (3) Ran a corker last start and will relish the step up to 2,000m today   Trackwork Spy SUPER EXPRESS - R11 (2) Won impressively last start and can back that up from a good draw here   Phillip Woo CIRCUIT CHAMPION - R5 (3) Was an eye-catching second on debut and can go one better with experience   Shannon (Vincent Wong) HOT DELIGHT - R10 (13) Scored well... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343936/scmp-best-bets-champion-can-be-crowned-punters-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343936/scmp-best-bets-champion-can-be-crowned-punters-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:17 +0000 Wynna Wong,Theodora Yu Wynna Wong,Theodora Yu Tens of thousands of Hongkongers and tourists lined the streets in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday evening for the city’s annual Lunar New Year float parade, with the crowd left in awe as they saw dancers, dragons and other delights. The two-hour Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade began at 8pm on Tuesday with an East-meets-West street party featuring dozens of local and overseas performers, although many people arrived hours in advance to claim prime viewing spots. This year’s event,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343835/excited-spectators-pack-streets-hong-kong-lunar-new-year-night-parade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343835/excited-spectators-pack-streets-hong-kong-lunar-new-year-night-parade?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:27:45 +0000 Ng Kang-chung Ng Kang-chung Hong Kong will welcome the Year of the Horse with a 23-minute Lunar New Year fireworks display on Wednesday, showcasing vibrant elements inspired by the energy and spirit of horses. Themed “Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong”, the fireworks show is solely sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, at a cost of HK$19 million (US$2.4 million). The South China Morning Post takes a closer look at the highlights of the extravaganza and the best spots to watch it from. 1. What are the highlights of the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343790/how-hong-kong-galloping-towards-prosperity-lunar-new-year-fireworks-spectacle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343790/how-hong-kong-galloping-towards-prosperity-lunar-new-year-fireworks-spectacle?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:26 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong will kick off the Year of the Horse on Tuesday with its annual night parade, featuring floats and performers from more than 60 countries and regions. The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will feature a street party at 6pm before the procession begins at 8pm in Tsim Sha Tsui. The South China Morning Post offers tips on how to make the most of the event. 1. What are the highlights? With Cathay Pacific Airways as title sponsor, the parade will showcase 12 floats... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343720/go-floats-how-you-can-enjoy-hong-kongs-annual-lunar-new-year-night-parade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343720/go-floats-how-you-can-enjoy-hong-kongs-annual-lunar-new-year-night-parade?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:34:31 +0000 Lisa Lim Lisa Lim Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. The coming arrival of the Year of the Horse has seen equine imagery and language emerging hot out of the gate. Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour fireworks display is themed “Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong”; similarly, at the Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse Race Day at Sha Tin, you will “Gallop into Good Fortune”. Writers have trotted out lists of idioms related to horses in Chinese and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3343396/why-harry-potter-enemy-draco-malfoy-trending-ahead-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3343396/why-harry-potter-enemy-draco-malfoy-trending-ahead-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:15:07 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong will usher in the Year of the Horse with a string of events starting on February 17 and welcome an estimated 1.43 million mainland Chinese for the festivities. The mainland’s holiday runs from February 15 to 23, while the local one extends from February 17 to 19. From the roar of fireworks over Victoria Harbour to the thunder of hooves at Sha Tin Racecourse, the South China Morning Post unpacks what to expect. 1. What will happen on Lunar New Year Day? The city’s first major... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343619/fireworks-racing-how-hong-kong-celebrating-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343619/fireworks-racing-how-hong-kong-celebrating-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:30:16 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney AUDACIOUS PURSUIT - R4 (1) Has been in consistent form and gets an overdue good draw here   Owen Goulding AUDACIOUS PURSUIT - R4 (1) Bumped into a useful sort last start when lashing home and this is easier   Trackwork Spy RED SEA - R3 (2) Trialled brilliantly ahead of his local debut and can strike with Purton up   Phillip Woo LUCKY WITH YOU - R7 (1) Capable sprinter should map well and can repeat last year' TVB Cup win   Shannon (Vincent Wong) SOLID CAR - R8 (4) Ran a close third... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343534/scmp-best-bets-audacious-pursuit-can-give-them-slip-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343534/scmp-best-bets-audacious-pursuit-can-give-them-slip-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:30:08 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Utilising new technology, engaging with younger fans and better promotion of racing are crucial to the future of the sport, according to Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and executive director of racing Andrew Harding. Speaking on the final day of the Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh, Engelbrecht-Bresges and Harding highlighted the key motivators in safeguarding the future of racing. “If there is one message that cuts across all our discussions, it is this: the future of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343456/asian-racing-conference-new-technology-and-engaging-younger-fans-crucial-future-racing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343456/asian-racing-conference-new-technology-and-engaging-younger-fans-crucial-future-racing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:30:09 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang In the cycle of the Chinese zodiac, the “Ben Ming Nian” – a year that corresponds to the same zodiac animal as your birth year – is often met with caution and respect. Some see it as a curse with potential obstacles, while others consider it a chance for personal growth aligned with their sign. For Hong Kong jockeys Vincent Ho Chak-yiu, Karis Teetan and Matthew Chadwick – all born in the Year of the Horse 36 years ago – this cycle carries special meaning as their daily lives are closely linked... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342927/born-race-3-hong-kong-jockeys-ben-ming-nian-what-year-horse-means-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342927/born-race-3-hong-kong-jockeys-ben-ming-nian-what-year-horse-means-them?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:09 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney TOURBILLON GOLFER - R8 (9) Drawn to dictate and will be hard to catch from the front   Owen Goulding MEOWTH - R7 (1) In great form and can land in a good spot from barrier five in a weak-looking race   Trackwork Spy BITS SUPERSTAR - R4 (6) Has been knocking on the door this season and gets his chance to score here   Phillip Woo FIND MY LOVE - R4 (2) The one to beat at this level over this track and trip under Hugh Bowman   Shannon (Vincent Wong) NEBRASKAN - R2 (2) Been waiting to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343099/scmp-best-bets-tourbillon-golfer-hole-one-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343099/scmp-best-bets-tourbillon-golfer-hole-one-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:28 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges has urged racing officials worldwide to work together to help the sport prosper and grow a new fan base. Speaking at the Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh on Tuesday, Engelbrecht-Bresges highlighted several challenges the industry was facing, including the threat of illegal betting on integrity. The conference’s three-day business programme started on Tuesday with the opening session ‘The Evolving Global Racing and Sporting... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343058/asian-racing-conference-jockey-club-boss-calls-worldwide-unity-help-sport-prosper?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343058/asian-racing-conference-jockey-club-boss-calls-worldwide-unity-help-sport-prosper?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:30:08 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney CONRAD PATCH - R6 (2) Chased a smart one home on debut and can go one better here   Owen Goulding BLAZING WIND - R9 (4) Cosy C&D win latest and drawn one here with a claim well utilised   Trackwork Spy NUMBERS - R8 (7) Should get a cheap lead and prove extremely hard to catch   Phillip Woo NUMBERS - R8 (7) Has made a big impression in his two local runs and may never be headed   Shannon (Vincent Wong) MR COOL - R2 (3) In-form galloper continues to race well and looks hard to beat... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342784/scmp-best-bets-conrad-patch-can-make-it-second-time-lucky-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342784/scmp-best-bets-conrad-patch-can-make-it-second-time-lucky-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:58:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Prominent Australian jockey Ethan Brown and home-grown apprentice Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu will join Hong Kong’s elite riding ranks for the end of the season after they were granted short-term licences by the Jockey Club. One of the most sought-after riders in Australia at the moment, 26-year-old Brown will ride in races in the city from April 26 to the season finale at Happy Valley on July 15. Brown has racked up more than 600 wins including 10 at Group One level, forming a strong association with... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342647/top-australian-jockey-ethan-brown-and-nichola-yuen-set-join-elite-hong-kong-riding-ranks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342647/top-australian-jockey-ethan-brown-and-nichola-yuen-set-join-elite-hong-kong-riding-ranks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:16:22 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Clarissa Lyra will enter the competition ring in Italy this week confident that time is on her side in her quest to join the equestrian elite, after she witnessed two veteran riders shine at The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show last weekend. The 60-year-old Roger-Yves Bost claimed the flagship Longines Grand Prix title on Sunday at AsiaWorld-Expo, where the lusty cheers for the winner were matched by those for 70-year-old rival John Whitaker, an Olympic silver medallist in 1984. There... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342317/hong-kong-equestrian-lyra-learns-age-no-barrier-success-inspiring-5-star-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342317/hong-kong-equestrian-lyra-learns-age-no-barrier-success-inspiring-5-star-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:31:42 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jay Rooney STORM RIDER - R8 (2) In top form and can strike again from another perfect draw at the Vallley   Owen Goulding CORLEONE - R9 (5) Had a nightmare trip when going for the hat-trick latest and can make amends   Trackwork Spy CORLEONE - R9 (5) Went well on his Class Three debut last time out and can go one better here   Phillip Woo FATAL BLOW - R2 (1) Has barrier three after draws of 11, 9, 10, 10, and 10 this term and can score   Shannon (Vincent Wong) STORM RIDER - R8 (2) Scored well... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342281/scmp-best-bets-corleone-can-be-boss-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342281/scmp-best-bets-corleone-can-be-boss-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:05:36 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Longines Grand Prix champion Roger-Yves Bost said the vagaries of equestrian, coupled with his advancing years, were conspiring against his lingering world and Olympic ambitions. A team gold medallist from the 1990 FEI World Championships and 2016 Olympic Games, Bost pledged to remain on the professional circuit, nonetheless, “because if I stay at home too much my wife isn’t happy”. The Frenchman, who celebrated his 60th birthday last October, crowned the three-day Longines Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342014/longines-hong-kong-international-horse-show-french-great-rules-out-olympic-quest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342014/longines-hong-kong-international-horse-show-french-great-rules-out-olympic-quest?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:00:19 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show could inspire an Asian equestrian revolution, according to one of the architects of this year’s enhanced second edition. A victory for Roger-Yves Bost on Ballerine du Vilpion in the blue-riband Longines Grand Prix wrapped up the three-day AsiaWorld-Expo event on Sunday. Simon Brooks-Ward, the chairman of co-organisers HPower Group, said the show had “moved on in terms of quality of riders and content” but that “next year we want to elevate all that... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342017/longines-hong-kong-horse-show-could-become-centre-asian-equestrian-boom-organiser-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342017/longines-hong-kong-horse-show-could-become-centre-asian-equestrian-boom-organiser-says?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:00:09 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang Among the performers during the three-day Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show were eight retired equines who now move to music rather than racing around a track. Graduates of a Hong Kong Jockey Club programme designed to give these elite animals a new lease of life, the group included multiple race winners such as Prawn BaBa and Bo Duke. Aimed at retraining them after their racing days are over, Natasha Rose, the club’s executive manager of equestrian affairs projects, said the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341999/racing-moving-music-jockey-club-gives-retired-racehorses-new-lease-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341999/racing-moving-music-jockey-club-gives-retired-racehorses-new-lease-life?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:37:34 +0000