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The Hong Kong Jockey Club is one of the city's oldest institutions. Founded in 1884 to promote horse racing, the not-for-profit organisation is one of the city's major employers. It is the only authorised betting operator for racing and soccer, and also operates the Mark Six lottery. In 2017/18, the Club made a record return to the Government of HK$22.6 billion in duty and profits tax and contributed HK$1.2 billion to the Lotteries Fund. Approved charity donations were HK$4.2 billion. The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world's top ten charity donors.
- Hong Kong’s Jockey Club moves about 600 horses in and out of Hong Kong every year, turning the city’s airport into the world’s busiest for equine air travel
- The protocol for moving horses across Hong Kong’s border with southern China was established when the Jockey Club helped Guangzhou stage the equestrian event during the 2010 Asian Games
The apprentice has booted home 20 winners this season but it will be his 21st that means the most
The apprentice has booted home 20 winners this season but it will be his 21st that means the most
Two lots share top billing at HK$7 million, with 27 lots going under the hammer at an average of HK$4.3 million.
Two lots share top billing at HK$7 million, with 27 lots going under the hammer at an average of HK$4.3 million.
On Friday night, 30 unraced gallopers sourced from around the globe go under the hammer at Sha Tin
On Friday night, 30 unraced gallopers sourced from around the globe go under the hammer at Sha Tin
The Australian boots home impressive pair Rise High and Champion’s Way, crediting partner Sheridan with being his ‘good-luck charm’
The Australian boots home impressive pair Rise High and Champion’s Way, crediting partner Sheridan with being his ‘good-luck charm’
The second-season trainer has been prolific to date and will cherry-pick rides for his new apprentice to help get him off the mark
The second-season trainer has been prolific to date and will cherry-pick rides for his new apprentice to help get him off the mark
After an 18-month deadlock, horses will be able to travel between the two countries once again after agreeing to interim measures
After an 18-month deadlock, horses will be able to travel between the two countries once again after agreeing to interim measures
The Irish jockey hopes to get more opportunities after lifting 87-1 shot High Five home on Wednesday night
The Irish jockey hopes to get more opportunities after lifting 87-1 shot High Five home on Wednesday night
The Jockey Club confirms the second-season trainer will mentor the 10-pound claimer
The Jockey Club confirms the second-season trainer will mentor the 10-pound claimer
The Australian confirms he is now a quadriplegic after horror fall and is in discussions with various stakeholders to help provide for the family’s long-term needs
The Australian confirms he is now a quadriplegic after horror fall and is in discussions with various stakeholders to help provide for the family’s long-term needs
- The rating needed for previously raced imports to qualify for Hong Kong is lowered from 70 to 68
- The rating needed for previously raced imports to qualify for Hong Kong is lowered from 70 to 68
He has taken all before him in his short training career but is hoping his debutant can mark the dawn of a new era
He has taken all before him in his short training career but is hoping his debutant can mark the dawn of a new era
After being told he would need to improve his performance significantly this season, the 29-year-old has been stuck on the sidelines since October
After being told he would need to improve his performance significantly this season, the 29-year-old has been stuck on the sidelines since October
The Australian has spent the week soaking up information and building relationships ahead of his Hong Kong debut
The Australian has spent the week soaking up information and building relationships ahead of his Hong Kong debut
The French jockey has two nice feature rides during the final meeting of his contract at Sha Tin on Sunday
The French jockey has two nice feature rides during the final meeting of his contract at Sha Tin on Sunday
Frankie Lor’s talented galloper competes at the top level for the first time on Sunday
Frankie Lor’s talented galloper competes at the top level for the first time on Sunday
The 29-year-old is hoping to convert his impressive strike rate from a similar track in England to the unique city circuit
The 29-year-old is hoping to convert his impressive strike rate from a similar track in England to the unique city circuit
The Me Tsui-trained four-year-old must salute at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to take home the HK$650,000 bonus
The Me Tsui-trained four-year-old must salute at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to take home the HK$650,000 bonus
The Irishman says he is prepared to put in the hard yards to secure his position in the riding ranks
The Irishman says he is prepared to put in the hard yards to secure his position in the riding ranks
Executive director of racing Andrew Harding says horses travelling to Hong Kong are unlikely to be delayed at this stage.
Executive director of racing Andrew Harding says horses travelling to Hong Kong are unlikely to be delayed at this stage.
More than 100,000 people roll through the Jockey Club’s turnstiles, contributing to an astonishing HK$1.755 billion on 11 races
More than 100,000 people roll through the Jockey Club’s turnstiles, contributing to an astonishing HK$1.755 billion on 11 races
The 50-year-old is a keen horse owner and gives an insight into how he applies his art to the city’s most popular sport
The 50-year-old is a keen horse owner and gives an insight into how he applies his art to the city’s most popular sport
The 31-year-old has been as unlucky as they come with injuries, but he is now hoping to spend more time in the winners’ circle than the hospital ward
The 31-year-old has been as unlucky as they come with injuries, but he is now hoping to spend more time in the winners’ circle than the hospital ward
The five-year-old chases back-to-back wins on the all-weather track at Sha Tin on Saturday
The five-year-old chases back-to-back wins on the all-weather track at Sha Tin on Saturday
Punters who placed wagers on affected horses will get their money back after contract partner fails to pass on information about replacement riders
Punters who placed wagers on affected horses will get their money back after contract partner fails to pass on information about replacement riders
The Italian jockey rides his first winner in 102 days after recovering from a brutal hip injury
The Italian jockey rides his first winner in 102 days after recovering from a brutal hip injury
Golden Cannon’s victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night gives the unassuming trainer a nice present.
Golden Cannon’s victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night gives the unassuming trainer a nice present.
The 28-year-old combines with Richard Gibson five times on Wednesday night, with the trainer full of praise for the jockey
The 28-year-old combines with Richard Gibson five times on Wednesday night, with the trainer full of praise for the jockey
The Jockey Club hands out short-term licences to two fresh faces while two opt not to chase extensions
The Jockey Club hands out short-term licences to two fresh faces while two opt not to chase extensions