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Ellis Wong Chi-wang

Ellis Wong Chi-wang
Ellis Wong Chi-wang is a professional jockey who commenced his overseas training in South Australia in 2019, where he achieved 88 wins. Returning to Hong Kong, he secured his first local victory aboard Storm Legend and later registered a significant career win with Kurpany. Wong is currently indentured to trainer Caspar Fownes. He has out-ridden his 7lb claim and holds 26 Hong Kong career wins. Wong is partnered with Magic Control.
Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley win with son Ronan. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Caspar Fownes surged to the championship lead with a big month, while James Orman and Ellis Wong were also some of the top performers.

Hong Kong racing

Fownes regains title lead as Guyon and Tsui slot Happy Valley doubles

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Cheer For South can get the punters roaring

Hong Kong racing

Double delight for Crawford and Fownes at Happy Valley

There were also winners for British duo Hollie Doyle and Richard Kingscote at the city circuit.

Ninja Derby and Lyle Hewitson win at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Debut winner can take Luck out of the equation

Sam Agars runs through his tips for what will be a subdued afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? The Heir can be crowned on Sunday

Owen Goulding runs through his selections ahead of a bumper Group Two card.

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Hong Kong racing

Poon ends massive drought: ‘I’ve been looking for this for quite a long time’

Home-grown jockey finally snaps streak of 141 losing rides with victory aboard $28 roughie at Sha Tin.

Jockey Matthew Poon, trainer Ricky Yiu (left) and connections celebrate Gracious Express’ win. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ho rattles off three-timer in consecutive races at Happy Valley

The 35-year-old more than doubled his seasonal tally in a night to remember at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Cruz continues strong patch with Sha Tin double but is hungry for more

The 68-year-old handler followed on from a Happy Valley treble with another brilliant day.

Hong Kong racing

Fownes reveals the pick of his Class Two runners: ‘He’s racing really well’

Handler saddles up impressive last-start winner Sky Trust and the in-form Dancing Code in Sunday’s feature.

Jockey Ellis Wong and trainer Caspar Fownes revel in Sky Trust’s recent success. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman hopes ‘very powerful’ finish of Wunderbar can prove too strong at Sha Tin

The five-year-old’s claim to fame remains a pair of defeats he inflicted on Ka Ying Rising in January 2024.

Hugh Bowman salutes after winning aboard Wunderbar last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Mo slots running double, while Sky Trust continues hot form of Fownes and Wong

Motor and the heavily-backed Emblazon hand trainer a race-to-race brace as veteran handler and apprentice strike again.

Hong Kong racing

Fownes backs Dancing Code to continue stable’s hot start to the season

Veteran handler aims to extend early lead in the championship with consistent sprinter headlining his Sha Tin team of six runners.

Hong Kong racing

No short-term HK stint for Moreira in 2025 as Jockey Club declares roster full

While trainer Caspar Fownes had hoped to bring the star Brazilian in as his stable rider, he will have to wait until the second half of the season.

Joao Moreira celebrates a victory at Sha Tin in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Fownes explodes into trainers’ premiership lead with Valley four-timer

There were also doubles for Ellis Wong Chi-wang, Karis Teetan and Danny Shum Chap-shing at the city circuit.

Trainer Caspar Fownes (second from left) celebrates his Happy Valley four-timer with son Ronan (left), jockey Harry Bentley and connections of Lo Rider. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Wong continues barnstorming finish to the season: ‘I love this horse’

Apprentice jockey boots Dancing Code to victory for boss Caspar Fownes for Saturday night’s Class Two Philip Chen Trophy (1,200m) at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Orman bags first Hong Kong double as Man snares rare treble

Australian jockey salutes aboard Wonderstar and Pakistan Legacy during his best day in the city.

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Hong Kong racing

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

Ellis Wong and Tony Cruz had a month to remember, while Hugh Bowman and Luke Ferraris were among a string of jockeys who battled.

Ellis Wong celebrates his first Hong Kong treble at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton officially secures title, while Wong lands maiden HK treble at 1,002-1

Star Australian is 59 wins clear at the top of the premiership table with only 50 races left in the season.

Hong Kong racing

Size hoping for a wonderful Sha Tin Saturday with Wunderbar and Stellar Express

The 12-time champion trainer looks set for a big day as he closes in on another premiership.

Wunderbar and Hugh Bowman march home at Sha Tin two weeks ago. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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