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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Champions Day. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
My Wish (outside) runs second to Lucky Sweynesse last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Newnham ‘happy enough’ as My Wish and Invincible Ibis draw 10 and five for Mile

Trainer’s top duo will take on the likes of Jantar Mantar and Lucky Sweynesse in a wide-open Group One on Sunday’s Champions Day.

Hong Kong racing

Confidence remains high in Ka Ying, Warrior camps ahead of Champions Day

Hong Kong racing

British challengers hit ground running as June Take gives connections a scare

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble and Sunlight Power under a cloud for Champions Mile

Ricky Yiu’s pair will be under the scrutiny of veterinarians after pre-race inspections reveal capped elbows in one of their front legs.

Voyage Bubble wins December’s Hong Kong Mile under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising ‘looks unbeatable’ but Comanche Brave camp optimistic of big race

The Donnacha O’Brien-trained galloper will take on the world’s best sprinter in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Prospect of wet track no concern for Hayes as Ka Ying bids for 20th straight win

Rain is tipped to hit the city in the second half of the week, but champion trainer is confident his superstar will handle it.

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Hong Kong racing

Champions Day raiders arrive in HK as Fownes reclaims championship lead

International contenders fly into city ahead of showpiece meeting, while trainer snatches back title advantage at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Royal Champion arrives in Hong Kong ahead of the QEII Cup. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Ibis and Paradise please Newnham and Purton ahead of Champions Mile test

Classic Series stars impress at the Sha Tin trials ahead of next week’s HK$24 million feature.

Hong Kong racing

Japanese star Museum Mile and trio of local hopes withdrawn from QEII Cup

Four scratchings from the Group One feature have reduced the field to nine, while Oisin Murphy has been confirmed for two Champions Day rides.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with McDonald booked for Ibis

Australian ace makes tough call on mount for HK$24 million feature, paving the way for Kiwi superstar to hop on Hong Kong Derby hero.

My Wish (right) finishes a close second to Lucky Sweynesse in the Chairman’s Trophy with Hugh Bowman aboard. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior to face strong overseas rivals on Champions Day

Thirteen international raiders will vie for a share of a record HK$80 million in prize money on the city’s second-biggest race day.

Ka Ying Rising streaks clear to win Monday’s Group Two Sprint Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Calandagan and Masquerade Ball headline overseas entries for Champions Day

A total of 23 individual Group One winners feature among nominations released by the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the showpiece meeting.

Hong Kong racing

Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day but filly’s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Hong Kong racing

Bumper Champions Day to feature ‘best international line-up we have had’

International superstars Mr Brightside and Goliath join local heroes Voyage Bubble and Ka Ying Rising on stacked Sha Tin card.

Star international attraction Mr Brightside gallops at Sha Tin this week. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hayes family ‘very happy’ with Champions Day barriers but other big guns draw wide

Ka Ying Rising lands stall four for the Chairman’s Sprint Prize, while Mr Brightside will jump from gate two in the Champions Mile.

Connections after the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) barrier draw at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Goliath, Mr Brightside and Japanese stars lead overseas assault on Champions Day

Twenty individual Group One winners will vie for a share of the HK$74 million in prize money on April 27.

Hong Kong racing

Big-name raiders could hunt QE II Cup riches in Romantic Warrior’s absence

A total of 28 individual Group One winners feature among the Champions Day entries released by the Jockey Club on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong racing

Champions Day can go from ‘strength to strength’ following post-pandemic rebuild

Punters wager north of HK$1.55 billion on Sunday despite wet conditions, with Jockey Club chief Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges determined to grow the marquee meeting

Jockey Club officials Greg Carpenter (left), Andrew Harding and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges toast Champions Day. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Golden Sixty’s glittering career ‘probably’ over after Champions Mile defeat

Francis Lui says city’s most successful galloper is unlikely to race again as Beauty Eternal breaks through at the elite level

Hong Kong racing

Hall ends Group One drought as Invincible Sage announces arrival on big stage

Four-year-old speedster makes light work of his first appearance at the top level, comfortably snaring the Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday

Hong Kong racing

Records, not retirement, the focus for Golden Sixty: ‘What if he wins by lengths?’

World’s highest-earning racehorse chases historic fourth Champions Mile victory on bumper Sha Tin Sunday

Vincent Ho waves to Golden Sixty’s adoring fans after last year’s Champions Mile success. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Massive Sovereign a ‘very good chance’ of dethroning Romantic Warrior, says Yip

Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) hero chases Group One QE II Cup (2,000m) glory on only his third start in the city

Massive Sovereign triumphs under Zac Purton in March’s Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Avdulla eyes Group One hat-trick on California Spangle in Chairman’s Sprint Prize

Australian jockey expects in-form speedster to prove hard to beat in Sunday’s HK$22 million Champions Day feature

Hong Kong racing

Marquand relishing chance to have second QE II Cup crack with Dubai Honour

Dual Group One winner is ‘coming here with fresher legs’ as he prepares to again take aim at hometown hero Romantic Warrior

Hong Kong racing

‘Special’ Galaxy Patch poised for epic Champions Mile clash with Golden Sixty

Hong Kong Derby runner-up faces his toughest test yet in Sunday’s HK$22 million contest: ‘He’s been very impressive over every distance’

Galaxy Patch brushes aside his rivals at Sha Tin in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lane rates Hishi Iguazu his Champions Day best ahead of Romantic Warrior rematch

Australian jockey continues his strong association with Japan in Sunday’s three Group Ones at Sha Tin

Damian Lane after winning the 2022 Hong Kong Vase on Win Marilyn. He has three key rides on Champions Day on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

After a rare HK blank in 2023, Japan could strike out again on Champions Day

Last year was the first time since 2018 that the Land of the Rising Sun had a presence at one of Sha Tin’s marquee meeting without tasting success

Hong Kong racing

Pressure off for owner Lau as Warrior looks to continue all-conquering run

After experiencing Hong Kong Derby glory and Cox Plate euphoria among a host of big-race wins, the Japan Home Centre co-founder’s nerves are far more settled ahead of Sunday’s QE II Cup

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