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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.
Mugen gets up on the inside to score a thrilling win under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

South African handler helps Group Three winner break long drought as Australian trainer experiences roller coaster day.

Yuen draws high praise from Whyte after first Sha Tin turf winner

Bold decision pays off as Sweynesse steps out of the shadows for Group Two win

David Hayes

Ka Ying Rising at peak of his powers as super sprinter obliterates track record

Zac Purton and the world’s best sprinter annihilate competition in Group Two Sprint Cup.

Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, wins the Group Two Sprint Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Yiu looking for “new ideas” from Chau as Voyage Bubble goes for Group Two glory

His stable star put in an out of character run last start but his trainer has no doubt he can bounce back at Sha Tin on Monday.

David Hayes

Another undefeated season the prime aim for Hayes with champion Ka Ying Rising

The world’s best sprinter chases a record-extending 19th straight win in Monday’s Sprint Cup before the Chairman’s Sprint Prize on April 26.

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Derek Leung Ka-chun

Lucky Sweynesse and Leung get their time to shine in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy

Four-time Group One victor ready for winners’ circle return at Sha Tin’s Easter Monday meeting.

Lucky Sweynesse and Hugh Bowman win the 2024 Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Mark Newnham

Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to victory

After a last-start fourth behind Romantic Warrior over 2,000m, the classy five-year-old drops back to his best trip on Easter Monday.

Talking Points

Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

The three winners of this year’s Classic Series are in line for a rematch on Hong Kong’s second-biggest race day.

Dennis Yip Chor-hong

Purton gears up for Australian Group Ones ahead of Ka Ying Rising on Monday

The champion jockey pairs up with Giga Kick and Evaporate at Randwick before the world’s best sprinter returns at Sha Tin.

Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Dennis Yip Chor-hong

Yuen lights up Sha Tin with a debut victory at her second ever ride in Hong Kong

Apprentice jockey salutes at her first ever race meeting in her hometown on Wednesday night.

Pi Legend provides Nichola Yuen with her first win in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Frankie Lor

Yuen ‘really excited’ for Hong Kong debut as she gears up for five rides

The 10lb claimer will begin her apprenticeship with Ricky Yiu on Wednesday’s all-dirt card.

Talking Points

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

Andrea Atzeni had the biggest winning haul of all trainers and jockeys, while Mark Newnham and Francis Lui were also in top form.

Tony Cruz

Chung seeks Group Two Chairman’s Trophy glory aboard ‘best horse I’ve ridden so far’

Local jockey looks forward to partnering promising middle-distance galloper in Sha Tin feature.

Angus Chung and Tony Cruz celebrate the win of Stunning Peach at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Francis-Henri Graffard

Atzeni and Lui enjoy doubles as Satono Reve stamps Champions Day ticket in Japan

Sardinian jockey closes back down on Hugh Bowman for second in the jockeys’ premiership, while trainer keeps pace in trainers’ equivalent.

Andrea Atzeni and Young Champion win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Frankie Lor

Salon S lights up Sha Tin again to extend unbeaten streak: ‘he’s quite exciting’

Frankie Lor’s promising galloper makes all to maintain his unblemished record while helping the stable clinch a double on Sunday.

Caspar Fownes

Newnham maintains super form with Sha Tin treble to reclaim trainers’ title lead

Australian trainer builds on five-timer and Hong Kong Derby victory by claiming three winners on Sunday.

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Mark Newnham

James Orman looking forward to riding boom sprinter Magnifique at Sha Tin on Sunday

Australian jockey eager to partner progressive four-year-old once again in Class Two feature.

Magnifique and James Orman win a strong Class Three at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Early season ‘best four-year-old in town’ Bulb General makes long-awaited return

Jamie Richards’ excitement machine has been absent since a pair of eye-catching wins earlier this campaign.

Harry Bentley

Hayes relishing chance to unleash one-time Derby hopefuls at Sha Tin

Pocketing and China Win headline the trainer’s team as he sends nine horses to the races on Sunday.

Danny Shum

Warrior warms up for QE II Cup with trial win, while My Wish impresses Bowman

The 13-time Group One hero headlined a strong contingent of Champions Day contenders in action on the Sha Tin dirt on Thursday morning.

Romantic Warrior (outside) surges past Red Lion to win a dirt trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum

Shum dominates Valley with four-timer as Bowman continues Derby-winning ways

Local handler has big night out as Australian jockey carries hot form into midweek meeting.

Beauty Viva, ridden by Hugh Bowman, return at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Zac Purton

Ka Ying Rising returns in style on first outing since record-breaking victory

World’s best sprinter impresses jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes as he eyes 19th consecutive win in Group Two Sprint Cup.

Caspar Fownes

McMonagle grateful for the support as he looks to sign off his stint in style

Irish champion jockey hopes to extend tally of 10 winners at his final meeting at Happy Valley.

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Chau excited to pick up Voyage Bubble ride: ‘hopefully he can get his form back’

In-form jockey will replace Zac Purton on Ricky Yiu’s stable star in the Group Two feature on Easter Monday.

Jerry Chau has been booked to ride Voyage Bubble in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Vincent Ho Chak-yiu

Lor confident Symbol Of Strength can capitalise on ideal draw at Happy Valley

Local trainer’s progressive four-year-old chases back-to-back victories at the city circuit.

Symbol Of Strength and Luke Ferraris triumph at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
BMW Hong Kong Derby

Lor upbeat despite Derby defeat as Hayes links up with familiar face

Pierre Ng also enjoys a double on a competitive day of action at Sha Tin.

Hugh Bowman

Invincible Ibis delivers Newnham Derby redemption in record-breaking victory

Australian handler erases heartbreak of close second in city’s biggest race last year with emphatic success on Sunday.

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