https://www.scmp.com/rss/520194/feed A series marking The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s 140th anniversary, recognising how it has grown in success and global recognition together with the city it calls home. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors The official opening of the HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) Kai Tak Sports Park in March – with an eponymous 50,000-seater stadium as a centrepiece and facilities for the public – has strengthened Hong Kong’s reputation as a hub for sports events that cater for everyone, from professionals to the city’s grass-roots enthusiasts. It builds on the standards set by such iconic venues as the racecourses at Happy Valley and Sha Tin – hosts of the 88 annual racedays that have long established horse... https://www.scmp.com/native/sport/hong-kong/topics/hkjc-140-year-hong-kong-story/article/3313110/strength-strength-hong-kongs-rise-hub-sporting-excellence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/sport/hong-kong/topics/hkjc-140-year-hong-kong-story/article/3313110/strength-strength-hong-kongs-rise-hub-sporting-excellence?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:00:08 +0000 The brightest global racing stars will converge on Hong Kong next week as The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club), the city’s hub for racing entertainment, continues to celebrate its 140th anniversary. Many of these top jockeys and horse trainers have come to the city over the years to take part in numerous international competitions, including 12 of the globe’s most prestigious Group One races. Four of them will take place at Sha Tin’s much anticipated Longines Hong Kong International Races on... https://www.scmp.com/native/sport/topics/hkjc-140-year-hong-kong-story/article/3288466/hong-kong-racing-tradition-sportsmanship-dedication-and-fighting-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/sport/topics/hkjc-140-year-hong-kong-story/article/3288466/hong-kong-racing-tradition-sportsmanship-dedication-and-fighting-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:09 +0000