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Racing has been held in Hong Kong since the 1800s and it is unequivocally the number sport in town. There are 88 meetings a season hosted across two venues in Sha Tin and Happy Valley with billions of dollars bet every week. It is considered the toughest jurisdiction in the world.
Jockey Angus Chung and trainer Danny Shum celebrate General Redwood’s Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Shum hits the front in trainers’ title with dominant Valley treble

Multiple Group One-winning trainer moves up to 54 wins after securing three-timer at city circuit.

In-form duo of Teetan and Size combine with Beauty Alliance at Happy Valley

Hayes takes aim at Happy Valley with four last-start winners as title bid ramps up

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Japan a likely option for Network as Ferrat is confirmed for Champions & Chater

Dennis Yip’s stable star could be set for September’s Sprinters Stakes, while Champions Mile runner-up will contest the final Group One of the season.

Fast Network cruises to victory at Sha Tin in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Karis Teetan

Chau extends Tony Cruz Award lead with double as Mo also bags a brace

Local jockey boosts seasonal tally to 37 wins after guiding Jolly Jumper and Hong Kong debutant Effortless Win to victory.

Zac Purton

Purton moves to within 10 wins of 2,000 in Hong Kong thanks to Sha Tin double

Australian Hall of Fame jockey inches closer to milestone after booting home Invictus Dragon and Smart Avenue.

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Manfred Man Ka-leung

Patch Of Stars inflicts Delight’s first defeat to clinch massive double for Man

Consistent sprinter claims Class Two feature after stablemate causes major upset at $158.35.

Manfred Man celebrates his Sha Tin double. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Mark Newnham

Orman backs Ever Luck to handle return to Class Three at Sha Tin

Australian jockey is confident talented sprinter can repeat his last-start victory when he steps out again on Saturday.

Harry Bentley

Bentley hopes to make the most of golden opportunity on unbeaten Hot Delight

British jockey is excited to ride boom three-year-old for the first time in Saturday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

David Hayes

Royal Ascot needs Ka Ying Rising, but the world’s best horse does not need it

After beating Australia’s best sprinters in their own backyard, and Japan’s top-notcher at home, there is nothing a trip to the UK would prove.

Ka Ying Rising hoses up at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Yiu rates Voyage Bubble ‘doubtful’ to defend Champions & Chater Cup crown

The six-time Group One hero is unlikely to race again this season as he undergoes further treatment on a capped elbow.

Zac Purton guides Voyage Bubble to victory in December’s Hong Kong Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Manfred Man Ka-leung

Newnham continues march towards trainers’ championship, Teetan scores double

Australian trainer maintains place at top of the tree after Notthesillyone’s defiant victory.

Hugh Bowman

Bowman looks to strike at Sha Tin before partnering Japanese raider in Group One

Australian jockey buoyed by opportunity to ride overseas contender when he seeks third victory in the Champions and Chater Cup.

Talking Points

Exciting trainers’ championship finale looms as Hayes flags Ka Ying experiment

This season’s title battle looks set to eclipse Francis Lui’s dramatic last-gasp win two years ago.

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley four-timer last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Lyle Hewitson

Newnham bids to extend title lead with strong squad assembled for Sha Tin dirt

Australian trainer aims to continue his all-weather success this term with five runners on Wednesday night.

Mark Newnham has five strong chances at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Francis Lui

Lui keeps in touch with trainers’ championship leaders with Sha Tin double

Veteran handler remains in the title race after bagging a brace with progressive duo Turquoise Velocity and Baby Sakura.

John Size

Exciting Sky Jewellery continues upward spiral as Atzeni boots home a treble

John Size’s smart galloper records third straight win to headline 13-time champion trainer’s double.

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Danny Shum Chap-shing

Poon and Thor steal the show with breakthrough Group Three victory at Sha Tin

Local jockey secures feature win with perfectly rated front-running ride on Danny Shum’s import.

Romantic Thor, ridden by Matthew Poon, wins the Group Three Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2,400m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby as trainer DeVaux makes history in Louisville

Cherie DeVaux secures landmark win in America’s most famous horse race, becomes first woman to train winner.

John Size

Atzeni looks forward to fresh faces as he picks up trio of new rides at Sha Tin

The Sardinian ace rides last season’s Champion Griffin Sky Jewellery, Almighty Lightning and Baby Sakura for the first time on Sunday.

Francis Lui

Mo and Wing seek Group Three glory over extended trip at Sha Tin on Sunday

Local jockey looking to strike with Group One Hong Kong Gold Cup third over 2,400m.

Winning Wing (outside), ridden by Dylan Mo, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Talking Points

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

Zac Purton, Danny Shum, David Hayes and John Size were among the top performers for a memorable month.

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Pierre Ng Pang-chi

Stormy Grove ‘close’ to top level as Lor hopes for further progress at Sha Tin

The top trainer also runs the likes of excitement machine Smart Golf and veteran Money Catcher on Sunday’s card.

Douglas Whyte

Whyte dominates Happy Valley with treble highlighted by Giant Ballon hat-trick

South African trainer scores three-timer alongside leading jockey Zac Purton at city circuit.

Brenton Avdulla

Size looking to capitalise on successful month with Stellar Express at Happy Valley

13-time champion trainer will send out four quality chances at city circuit on Wednesday night.

Stellar Express and Andrea Atzeni (right) win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Talking Points

Ka Ying’s rating likely to reach at least 130 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

Champion sprinter’s figure of 128 is expected to increase in the wake of his dominant Chairman’s Sprint Prize success.

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Purton pursues Valley hat-trick with Ballon following historic day at Sha Tin

Eight-time champion jockey eyes third win on Douglas Whyte-trained galloper among strong book of rides at the city circuit.

Champions Day

Record tourist numbers flock to ‘one of the best race meetings ever’ at Sha Tin

Officials hail city’s second-biggest race meeting of the year a big success, with betting turnover skyrocketing.

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