HKJC CEO Blog

As our city continues to grieve the Tai Po fire tragedy, I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the respectful staging of last Sunday’s (30 November) closed-door race meeting at Sha Tin. I am grateful for the support of Owners, Trainers, Jockeys, Voting Members and Stewards as well as thousands of…

The tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has had a profound impact on the entire Hong Kong community and I extend my deepest condolences to all those affected. My thoughts are with those who have lost family members and friends and also with those who have been injured, hospitalised and displaced in…

The triumphant return of global champions ROMANTIC WARRIOR and KA YING RISING at last Sunday’s (23 November) Bank Of China (Hong Kong) Raceday has set the scene perfectly for 2025 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) next month and I am delighted with the official selection of world-class horses for our showpiece meeting. ROMANTIC WARRIOR…

The Bank of China (Hong Kong) Race Day at Sha Tin is always a blockbuster fixture on the Hong Kong horseracing calendar and tomorrow’s meeting (23 November) holds even more significance with the appearance of KA YING RISING, ROMANTIC WARRIOR and VOYAGE BUBBLE on the same card. The decorated trio dominated Bank of China (Hong…

With the cut-off for qualification for the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) arriving after next Wednesday’s Happy Valley meeting (26 November), every meeting has taken on added significance, starting with tonight’s Happy Valley card. Zac Purton is already assured a place in the star-studded line-up as our champion jockey, leaving two remaining spots available: one for…

It was encouraging to see the world’s top-rated sprinter KA YING RISING take another confident stride towards December’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races with a controlled trial under Zac Purton yesterday morning (14 November). The reigning LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint champion looked impressive as he was put through his paces, showcasing the calm assurance that…

Racing in Hong Kong is one of the most attractive and at the same time most challenging jurisdictions for the top jockeys from all around the globe, and its global reputation will only grow this week when superstar rider James McDonald returns for another short-term stint. The two-time LONGINES World’s Best Jockey will ride in…

Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day at Sha Tin today (9 November) is one of the highlights of the Hong Kong racing calendar, fusing high-class fashion, glamour and world-class racing on what is always a brilliant occasion. This is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated meetings of the season as our guests dress in their finery…

The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) General Assembly, which was held this week in Hong Kong, China, was a resounding success with world-leading figures gathering to advance equestrian sport with key discussions on topics of global importance. The FEI General Assembly governs the overall direction, development and management of FEI Sport worldwide and several topics were…

With December fast approaching, excitement is mounting for one of the highlights of our racing calendar – the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 10 December. It acts as a thrilling precursor to our blue riband event, the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races, and few events showcase the global appeal of our…