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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.

Romantic Warrior leads home the QEII Cup field. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Shum lauds ‘super champion’ Warrior after record-extending fourth QEII Cup

Global superstar wins 14th Group One by defeating global field including Japan’s Masquerade Ball and France’s Sosie.

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My Wish delivers first Group One in Hong Kong for Newnham with Mile victory

29 minutes ago

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, My Wish complete Hong Kong sweep on Champions Day

1 hour ago

Hayes hails Ka Ying ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’ after Sprint Prize romp

The world’s best sprinter dominated his rivals once again, breaking his own track record to make it 20 wins in a row.

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Ka Ying Rising wins the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ka Ying Rising, global racing elite and K-pop converge at Champions Day

Hongkongers and tourists enjoyed the party atmosphere with performances by MAMAMOO’s Hwasa and local artist Pakho Chau.

4 hours ago

Ka Ying Rising annihilates rivals as he secures 20th consecutive win at Sha Tin

World’s highest-rated sprinter takes Group One tally to nine when breaking own track record.

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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

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

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

The two-time top-level winner looks to add to his tally with Champions Mile and QEII Cup (2,000m) rides on Sunday.

25 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM

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

Australian ace plans to stick to what suits John Size-trained gelding best as he takes on the world’s best sprinter again.

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

My Wish (outside) runs second to Lucky Sweynesse last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

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

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

Jockey Ethan Brown celebrates his first Hong Kong win with trainer Cody Mo. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

Docklands (right) and Royal Champion at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

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

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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

Comanche Brave gallops at Sha Tin on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

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

John Size (second left) and Karis Teetan celebrate Nautical Force’s win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

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

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

Zac Purton boots home Patch Of Cosmo in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

The men’s and women’s captains of Hong Kong Seven rugby teams pose for pictures in Kai Tak Stadium on April 15. Photo: Sam Tsang

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

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

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