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Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges is a highly influential figure in global horse racing, having served as Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club since 2007. He joined the Club in 1998, transforming it into a world-leading racing organisation and its Charities Trust into a top global donor. He also chairs the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Asian Racing Federation, demonstrating his significant international leadership. Previously, he led Germany’s horse racing and breeding authority. His expertise spans racing administration, business development, and charitable contributions, earning him prestigious international honours.

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Year of the Horse: meet 3 equine icons who define Hong Kong racing

One with a joint record 17 consecutive wins, one who is the top-selling plush joy in Jockey Club gift shops and one with record earnings.

The history that beckons champions Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior in 2026

Chance to see Ka Ying Rising make history the main bet for local fans at Sha Tin

Jockey Club set to stage ‘world-class racing’ at Conghua from October

Horse racing will launch later this year at the Guangdong province track as part of the National Equine Industry Development Plan.

Ka Ying Rising rated equal second in Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

The David Hayes-trained superstar becomes Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper in history after reaching a figure of 128.

Galloping horses theme of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks display

Jockey Club will sponsor show as part of campaign to celebrate the equine zodiac throughout the Year of the Horse, from races to exhibitions.

Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Rugby, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Football Club hope to bring more cohesion to biggest week in city’s sports calendar.

Safety and well-being of racehorses the key focus of Jockey Club conference

Speakers and delegates from around the world gather in Hong Kong for three-day event highlighting the care of gallopers.

Starter deflects praise after stopping track invader in Hong Kong Cup

Vision of official’s quick response in scary incident at Sha Tin has gone viral on social media.

HKIR ‘one of greatest days of Hong Kong racing’ despite track invader incident

Some quick thinking from Jockey Club starter Chris McMullen ensures a crisis is averted, while record number of tourists attend.

Jockey Club donates HK$70.2 million to fire victims after subdued Sha Tin meeting

While public will be admitted at Happy Valley on Wednesday, ‘activities will definitely not be in normal mode’.

As Yiu mulls Bubble distance, every HKIR feature could boast its defending champ

Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior look to have repeat successes at their mercy come December 14.

Jockey Club boss blames ‘negligence’ in incident that caused voided Sha Tin race

Race eight was called off mid-race when Dreaming Winner got loose and galloped the wrong way around the track.

National Games: Hong Kong’s Annie Ho rides Lord Sandro K to seventh as Liu Tao wins

New horse was ‘a bit nervous’, she says, while dressage winner from Xinjiang becomes only competitor in final to score more than 70 points.

Digital horse passport ‘a significant milestone’ for equestrian sport

Fédération Équestre Internationale makes several pivotal decisions as it wraps up its general assembly in Hong Kong.

Ex-Miss Hong Kong contestant Ko among guests as Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day goes pink

Singer Yan Ting kicks off fashion-themed activities that also included show featuring creations by Hong Kong Design Institute graduates.

Jockey Club hosts reception for equestrian officials as general assembly returns

The Federation Equestre Internationale is back in the city for the first time in 27 years, and delegates took in some racing at Happy Valley.

Ho carries National Games torch before saluting at the Valley: ‘It’s my honour’

Jockey goes for a run through Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday morning before saluting with Brave Star that afternoon.

Hong Kong joins sister cities in taking up torch for National Games relay events

Sports minister Rosanna Law says authorities well prepared for Games, notes only one-third of local event tickets have been sold.

Will the Aussies send a top sprinter to HKIR, or has Ka Ying scared them off?

After the world’s best sprinter lit up Randwick on Saturday, Jockey Club officials will be hoping a big gun comes the other way in December.

Racing chief hails Ka Ying Rising’s ‘phenomenal’ win, city’s world-leader status

Dominant victory in world’s richest race on grass confirms Hong Kong horse as the best sprinter there is.

My Wish leads pack of hopefuls looking to join HK’s exclusive Group One club

Mark Newnham’s stable star the most exciting of the gallopers seen this season who are not named Ka Ying Rising.

Racing boss hails ‘amazing figure’ as record number of tourists turn out at Sha Tin

More than 13,000 people travel to city for National Day meeting, and overall crowd is biggest on October 1 since 2018.

Newnham confirms new jockey for lightweight My Wish in Sha Tin Trophy

With Luke Ferraris unable to make weight, trainer will turn to Alexis Badel for October 19’s Group Two.

Racing abandoned at Sha Tin as Jockey Club also cancels Happy Valley card

Around 140mm of rain fell on the track throughout Sunday as Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Ragasa.

Will HK racing fans be treated to Purton v Moreira v McDonald?

With the star Brazilian and gun New Zealander expected to jet in for short-term stints later this year, a midseason stoush for the ages could be on the cards.

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

The return of the Warrior, Ka Ying’s climb, Japan’s presence at HKIR, Sevens week at the Valley and Purton’s pursuit of 2,000.

World’s best riders to return for Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

Along with top showjumping and popular Shetland pony events are a new dog agility display and debut of Asian youth challenge.