Outstanding runner selections for LONGINES Hong Kong International Races

With just over two weeks until the 2024 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), the selection of a string of elite world-class horses for the four LONGINES Group 1 features at Sha Tin on 8 December signals the start of the final phase of preparations for our showpiece meeting. A total of 26 individual Group…

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Bank of China (Hong Kong) Race Day shapes as fantastic preview to LONGINES Hong Kong International Races

With only 22 days until LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on 8 December, the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Race Day at Sha Tin tomorrow (Sunday, 17 November) shapes as one of the most important meetings of the season with a string of elite horses, trainers and jockeys involved. The three Bank of China…

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LONGINES Hong Kong International Races rapidly approaching

With just over three weeks until the 2024 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), the sense of excitement and anticipation continues to grow especially with the reappearance of Hong Kong’s brightest equine stars at this Sunday’s (17 November) Bank of China (Hong Kong) Race Day. Six individual Group 1 winners – ROMANTIC WARRIOR, CALIFORNIA SPANGLE,…

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Karis Teetan embodies Hong Kong’s play to win spirit

Hong Kong is renowned for its ‘can-do spirit’ and ‘play to win’ attitude and Karis Teetan is among a string of world-class jockeys and trainers in the city who embodies these qualities. When Karis ventured to Hong Kong in 2013 as an ambitious 23-year-old from Mauritius, via South Africa, he could have only dreamed of…

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LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship attracts world-class line-up

The LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) is one of the annual highlights of the Hong Kong racing season and this year’s competition shapes as no exception with the presence of a string of world-class riders at Happy Valley on 4 December. The 10 confirmed jockeys – led by Ryan Moore, James McDonald, Zac Purton, Hollie…

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Melbourne Cup continues simulcast highlights

One of horse racing’s greatest attributes is its international nature and its ability to generate tremendous interest and entertainment on the global stage. With just over a month until the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), our focus turns today to Flemington Racecourse for Melbourne Cup Day and the running of Australia’s most famous 3200m…

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Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse meeting a seasonal showpiece

Sha Tin hosts one of the most anticipated meetings of the season with Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day on Sunday (3 November) with a blend of glamour, fashion and world-class horseracing. For many in Hong Kong, Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day is the pinnacle of haute couture as racegoers don their finest outfits at one…

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World Pool, simulcast features take centre stage at Flemington, Del Mar

With the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) in December now only five weeks away, Group 1 competition this weekend will not only provide tremendous entertainment to global racing purists, but will also provide formlines for the LONGINES HKIR showpiece on 8 December. As preparations continue for LONGINES HKIR, I look forward to assessing the…

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Happy Valley shines with world-class day racing

Happy Valley is not only one of the most spectacular racing venues in the world, it also generates a unique atmosphere and our day meeting at the city circuit on Sunday (27 October) lived up to expectations with a wonderful vibe and superb racing. Six races of the 10 races at Happy Valley were decided…

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LONGINES HKIR entry builds anticipation for December showpiece

The entry for the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) has generated a lot of excitement and interest with 193 nominations, including 60 individual Group 1 winners, among the entries received this week and anticipation is building quickly ahead of the 8 December flagship meeting. Elite horses from 11 different racing jurisdictions feature in the…

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