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Vincent Ho Chak-yiu

(何澤堯)

Vincent Ho Chak-yiu
何澤堯
Vincent Ho Chak-yiu is a highly accomplished Hong Kong-based rider, a graduate of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Apprentice Jockeys’ School. He achieved Champion Apprentice in 2010/11 and became only the second homegrown rider to secure 500 wins in Hong Kong. Ho has garnered multiple Tony Cruz Awards and won the 2023 International Jockeys’ Championship.
Stormy Grove (centre) powers to victory in the Classic Cup under Harry Bentley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Derby picture unclear after Classic Cup, while quarantine issues delay sale

The city’s most coveted race looks to be wide open after Sunday as the Jockey Club announces annual auction has been rescheduled.

Hong Kong racing

Vincent Ho to captain Hong Kong Jockey Club’s first team in UK’s Shergar Cup

Hong Kong racing

Fownes thrilled with Moreira’s Hong Kong return: ‘it’s going to be exciting’

Hong Kong racing

Hot Delight draws Golden Sixty comparison as Francis Lui continues dream 2026

2023-24 trainers’ premiership winner also unleashes Baby Sakura to make a sparkling debut on another great day at Sha Tin.

Hot Delight leaves his rivals stranded at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui has high hopes for more Delight at Lunar New Year meeting

Veteran handler fancies his promising three-year-old up in grade in the Class Three Yue Yee Handicap at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Lui continues great 2026 as Atzeni and Cruz also secure doubles at Sha Tin

Amazing Partners and Turquoise Velocity hand veteran handler a double as his stable’s top form rolls on.

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Hong Kong racing

3 Hong Kong jockeys on ‘Ben Ming Nian’ and what Year of the Horse means to them

Despite sharing the same birth year, Vincent Ho, Karin Teetan and Matthew Chadwick have taken very different paths to the top.

Hong Kong jockeys (from left) Karis Teetan, Vincent Ho and Matthew Chadwick were all born in the Year of the Horse 36 years ago. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Is Classic Mile hero Little Paradise the next big thing in Hong Kong racing?

Rising galloper’s victory in race record time on Sunday could be the launching pad to superstardom.

Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise stamps himself as a rising star with Classic Mile romp

Jimmy Ting and Vincent Ho celebrate their second wins in the coveted feature after emerging galloper’s stunning success.

Hong Kong racing

Ng bullish about Sagacious Life in Classic Mile: ‘he seems to have improved’

Trainer is confident Brazilian import can deliver Zac Purton a breakthrough success in the first leg of the four-year-old series.

Sagacious Life surges to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui bags two Class Twos and unveils smart debutant to extend superb form

Veteran trainer continues a big two-week period with Winning Wing, Invincible Shield and Gold Patch victorious on Sunday.

Francis Lui celebrates another treble at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui bags brilliant hat-trick as Browne McMonagle breaks through at Sha Tin

Veteran trainer caps red-letter week with three-timer, while young Irish star snares his first Hong Kong success.

Hong Kong racing

Purton makes ‘really tough decision’ to ride Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

The champion jockey will look to break his duck in the race on board Pierre Ng Pang-chi’s Brazilian Group One-winning import.

Hong Kong racing

My Wish swap a disappointing call that highlights brutal reality jockeys can face

The rising star’s owners announced a change to Alexis Badel from regular rider Luke Ferraris earlier this week.

My Wish’s connections after his Hong Kong Classic Mile success. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ho stars at Happy Valley with a treble as Fownes retakes trainers’ title lead

This season’s top local rider rockets to 18 winners for the season with a perfect night at the city circuit.

Perfect General toughs it out at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Fownes confident in Valley team as he bids to strike back in championship battle

Trailing title leader Mark Newnham by one win, the ‘King of the Valley’ is bullish about his Class Three trio’s chances.

Hong Kong racing

Lo Rider primed for return to Derby trip: ‘the 2,000m is perfect for him now’

Caspar Fownes is confident the Irish import can strike in his first crack at the distance since his fourth in the city’s biggest race.

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Hong Kong racing

Frankie Lor hopes Regal Gem can answer mile question at the Valley

His improving galloper stretches out to the distance for the first time with Zac Purton in the saddle on Tuesday.

Regal Gem wins at Happy Valley in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Who wins the IJC at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

The Post’s seven-strong panel rates Zac Purton and Hugh Bowman as the ones to beat in Wednesday night’s prestigious contest.

Hong Kong racing

IJC first and then a longer HK stint for Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

Superstar Brazilian can’t wait to rekindle some old memories when he rides at Happy Valley for the first time in over three years.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman doubles up ahead of IJC as Shum and Size also snare braces

The top rider enjoyed a smooth day at the office during the final meeting before Hong Kong International Races week.

Hugh Bowman (outside) gets up late aboard Gorgeous Win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Double delight for Crawford and Fownes at Happy Valley

There were also winners for British duo Hollie Doyle and Richard Kingscote at the city circuit.

Ninja Derby and Lyle Hewitson win at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Zac Purton struck once again, Vincent Ho and David Eustace had their best months of the season and David Probert’s woes continued.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman and Ho snag final IJC berths at Happy Valley

Dramatic conclusion in the race to make the coveted competition sees the pair ride three winners between them.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman banks on in-form Radiance to boost bid for IJC berth

Australian ace aims to jump Luke Ferraris for one of the final two positions in Happy Valley’s coveted contest next month.

Hugh Bowman and connections with Hakka Radiance after his Happy Valley win last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ho and Chau continue tight battle for IJC berth as Wong suffers fractured shin

Local riders fire in a winner each ahead of Wednesday’s cut off for coveted competition, while apprentice sustains injury at Sha Tin.

Jerry Chau boots home Sky Joy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ho and Chau exchange IJC blows at Happy Valley with Wednesday doubles

The pair are in a tussle for the local riders’ slot at the International Jockeys’ Championship, with Vincent Ho narrowly in front.

Hong Kong racing

Moreira and Lemaire return to IJC line-up, while injured Moore remains a chance

Reigning champion Mickael Barzalona, Kiwi gun James McDonald, William Buick, Hollie Doyle, Rachel King and Umberto Rispoli complete a superstar overseas cast.

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