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Hong Kong racing

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 James McDonald laps up the love from fans at Sha Tin after Romantic Warrior’s win in the 2024 QEII Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Star gallopers Ka Ying, Warrior headline exciting Champions Day at Sha Tin

Hong Kong’s two equine heroes will take centre stage on the city’s second-biggest race day, while there will also be plenty of excitement off the track.

25 Apr 2026 - 7:01PM

Leung feeling lucky as he prepares to ride Lucky Sweynesse and Numbers

25 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM

Bowman won’t change Helios’ usual pattern in latest clash with Ka Ying Rising

25 Apr 2026 - 12:32PM

Lemaire eager for Masquerade Ball’s ‘exciting challenge’ against Warrior

Eight-time Japan champion jockey believes the Group One Tenno Sho winner has potential to become “one of the greatest”.

24 Apr 2026 - 3:37PM

QEII Cup runner, Masquerade Ball, stretches out at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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.

23 Apr 2026 - 7:30PM

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

Connections of the two Hong Kong superstars are bullish about their claims in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize and QEII Cup respectively.

23 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM

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Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Voyage Bubble and Sunlight Power back on track to run in Sunday’s Champions Mile

Ricky Yiu’s gallopers have been cleared to start at Sha Tin, subject to a final veterinary inspection on Saturday.

23 Apr 2026 - 2:38PM

Voyage Bubble, ridden by Zac Purton, returns after winning the Group One Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Brown makes dream start to Hong Kong stint with Valley win on Shooting To Top

Australian jockey kicks off late-season contract with victory on his third ride, booting home heavily-backed galloper at city circuit.

22 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM

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

Both Royal Champion and Docklands had their first hit-outs ahead of Group One targets on Sunday.

22 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM

Badel seeks another Valley win on Bunta ahead of Group One ride on Beauty Waves

French jockey looks to guide sprinter to a hat-trick at city circuit before lining up in Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize.

21 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM

Alexis Badel returns on Bunta Baby at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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.

21 Apr 2026 - 3:31PM

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

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.

21 Apr 2026 - 1:05PM

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.

20 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Newnham eyes Valley hat-trick with Ace War ahead of Champions Mile assault

Australian trainer chases third straight win with in-form galloper on Wednesday night before saddling up My Wish and Invincible Ibis in Sunday’s Group One.

20 Apr 2026 - 2:09PM

Trainer Mark Newnham (right) has four solid chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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.

19 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM

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

Size unleashes smart four-year-old pair as he slams home Sha Tin four-timer

The reigning champion handler watched Champion Griffin Sky Jewellery, Nautical Force, Must Go and Noble Deluxe all score on Sunday.

19 Apr 2026 - 8:19PM

Purton scores 11th century thanks to Gold Patch and Absolute Honour at Sha Tin

Eight-time Hong Kong champion jockey secures 100-win milestone with a double on Sunday.

19 Apr 2026 - 7:48PM

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Matthew Poon Ming-fai

Poon looks forward to partnering with a tougher, stronger Mapogo at Sha Tin

Local jockey has strong book of rides headlined by promising three-year-old.

18 Apr 2026 - 7:39PM

Mapogo wins his most recent trial at Sha Tin impressively with Hugh Bowman aboard. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Purton reunites with Cosmo at Sha Tin as he seeks a 10th straight century

Champion jockey needs two wins from his strong book of Sunday rides to reach 100 for another term.

18 Apr 2026 - 4:09PM

Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | 50 years of Sevens: Hong Kong’s festival of fun awaits the world’s rugby fans

This year’s Hong Kong Sevens will round out a week of iconic sporting events, with attendance expected to smash records.

17 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

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.

16 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Little Paradise (inside) holds off Red Lion to win a Sha Tin trial on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Size hopes class can prevail as Champion Griffin Sky Jewellery makes his return

The smart four-year-old makes his seasonal reappearance after missing the Classic Series due to a bleed.

16 Apr 2026 - 2:25PM

John Size and jockey Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Brenton Avdulla

Shum keeps pace with championship leaders after scoring a treble at the Valley

Local trainer secures three-timer on Wednesday night thanks to Harmony Galaxy, Fantastic Fun and Always My Folks.

16 Apr 2026 - 12:57AM

Bowman takes Warrior for a spin around Sha Tin ahead of solid book of rides at Happy Valley

Regular trial rider pleased with global champion ahead of tilt at record-extending fourth QEII Cup (2,000m) victory.

14 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

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.

14 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

Stormy Grove is one of four withdrawals from the QEII Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ferraris focuses on quality as he lines up four solid chances at Happy Valley

South African jockey looks forward to excellent book at city circuit on Wednesday night.

13 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Fivefortwo, ridden by Luke Ferraris, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Ka Ying to race at Conghua? Jockey Club considers bold feature move to mainland

Hong Kong superstar could headline November meeting in China as officials consider transferring Group Two sprint.

13 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM

Newnham takes back outright lead in title race: ‘It’ll come down to the last day’

Crimson Flash claims the finale to lift the Australian trainer one clear of Caspar Fownes on 48 winners.

12 Apr 2026 - 8:11PM

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