https://www.scmp.com/rss/522344/feed HKJC Racing, a division of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, is a prominent Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation. Its primary mission is to provide world-class horse racing, sporting, and betting entertainment. Operating two major racecourses, Sha Tin and Happy Valley, it conducts nearly 700 races annually. HKJC Racing’s significant contributions include generating substantial tax revenue for Hong Kong and channelling its operating surplus to the HKJC Charities Trust, making it a leading global... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong’s pursuit of top international sports events has gathered pace in recent years. But it is difficult to beat the excitement generated by the Hong Kong Sevens, the iconic rugby tournament born in the city and celebrating its 50th anniversary. Last year, the event became the first major sports competition staged at the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium. It was hailed as a success. This weekend, the Sevens will again bring its unique blend of sporting excellence, top-class entertainment and a... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350307/50-years-sevens-hong-kongs-festival-fun-awaits-worlds-rugby-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350307/50-years-sevens-hong-kongs-festival-fun-awaits-worlds-rugby-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang Local fans filled Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday not just to place bets but to witness Ka Ying Rising match a record that had stood for more than 20 years. After several days of cold weather, the temperature in Hong Kong rose above 20 degrees Celsius in late January. Attention under the sun was focused on the day’s Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m), where Ka Ying Rising caught up with the long-standing 17-win streak record set by Silent Witness. Fans gathered at the rails after 3pm for the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341175/chance-witness-ka-ying-rising-make-history-main-bet-local-fans-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341175/chance-witness-ka-ying-rising-make-history-main-bet-local-fans-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:10 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball The Hong Kong Jockey Club said it had an “excellent performance” on and off the racecourse in the past financial year, highlighting a 5 per cent increase in turnover and record contribution in betting duty and profits tax at its annual general meeting on Friday. Despite a “challenging economic environment and the rising threat of illegal gambling”, the club reported wagering and lottery turnover of HK$320.3 billion for 2024-25, and a record HK$28.8 billion payment to the government. There was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3323701/hong-kong-jockey-club-chief-hails-outstanding-year-after-record-crowds-turnover-bump?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3323701/hong-kong-jockey-club-chief-hails-outstanding-year-after-record-crowds-turnover-bump?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:26:51 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Matthew Poon Ming-fai “can’t wait” for Wednesday night as he bids to hold off Matthew Chadwick and Derek Leung Ka-chun and win his first Tony Cruz Award at Happy Valley’s season closer. The 31-year-old sits on the 36-win mark for the campaign, one clear of Chadwick and a further victory ahead of Leung in pursuit of his maiden local riders’ premiership. After he fired a blank at Sha Tin on Sunday and both his rivals took advantage and drew one win closer, Poon sits in a precarious position... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318150/matthew-poon-targets-maiden-tony-cruz-award-we-can-all-be-proud-our-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318150/matthew-poon-targets-maiden-tony-cruz-award-we-can-all-be-proud-our-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:20:43 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Hugh Bowman surged past his best Hong Kong haul and onto the 71-winner mark with a Happy Valley treble on Wednesday evening, but he won’t be resting on his laurels for too long in the off-season. The 44-year-old struck in the first two races on the card, but by far his best win came in the feature Class Two Begonia Handicap (1,800m) aboard the fast-finishing Jumbo Legend for Caspar Fownes. Victory for the six-year-old never looked likely in the run, with Bowman having to sit and suffer in last... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317599/hugh-bowman-lands-happy-valley-treble-and-brings-career-best-hong-kong-tally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317599/hugh-bowman-lands-happy-valley-treble-and-brings-career-best-hong-kong-tally?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:33:32 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars James Orman was left pinching himself after landing his first Hong Kong double at Sha Tin on Tuesday evening. Orman has chipped away since arriving in Hong Kong as injury cover in February, compiling 11 winners from 206 rides to earn himself a contract through to February next year. “First double – pinching myself really,” said Orman after booting home Wonderstar and Pakistan Legacy. “It’s a good thrill to build a bit of momentum. Hopefully I can keep it rolling.” Congratulations, @JimmyOrman!... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316552/james-orman-bags-first-hong-kong-double-manfred-man-snares-rare-treble?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3316552/james-orman-bags-first-hong-kong-double-manfred-man-snares-rare-treble?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:59:48 +0000