Author Archives: Christine Ng

Providing career pathways for talented locals sits at the heart of Hong Kong Jockey Club operations and it is always uplifting to watch young and ambitious individuals make the most of their opportunities across a variety of vocations. The Club has a proud history of developing aspiring youth, dating back to Tony Cruz’s entry into…

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Louis Romanet, whose immense lifelong contribution to the advancement of international horse racing and global cooperation forms the basis of an enduring and inspiring legacy. As the most respected and globally recognised administrator in international racing, Louis was a friend and mentor to me for more than 40…

As we prepare to celebrate the official halfway point of the season with the staging of the 44th meeting of 2025/26 campaign at Sha Tin tomorrow (8 February), it is timely to reflect on an extraordinary season that has already exceeded expectations. Hong Kong is privileged to have two champions – KA YING RISING and…

The Four-Year-Old Classic Series is traditionally one of the most exciting chapters in the Hong Kong racing season and last Sunday’s (1 February) Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) proved no exception with the brilliant victory of LITTLE PARADISE. The explosive nature of LITTLE PARADISE’s win for trainer Jimmy Ting and Vincent Ho was not only…

The appearance of MY WISH in a Happy Valley barrier trial on Saturday morning (10 January) served as a reminder of the importance of the upcoming Four-Year-Old Classic Series while also underlining the building anticipation ahead of the G1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) on 25 January. MY WISH was the outstanding performer in last season’s Four-Year-Old…

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…

The G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2400m) has long been one of the world’s premier races and last weekend’s edition duly lived up to expectations with a thrilling clash between DARYZ and MINNIE HAUK, while also underlining the importance and appeal of elite international racing. With the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) now only nine…

Resilience in the face of adversity is one of Hong Kong’s enduring hallmarks and it has been inspiring to observe how our city coped – and united – in the face of Super Typhoon Ragasa this week. The adaptability of the Hong Kong community has long been one of its strongest traits and I am…

With only six meetings left in the 2024/25 season, one of the most amazing chapters in Hong Kong horseracing is rapidly drawing to a close. This season will be remembered for some truly exceptional equine and human achievements and Hong Kong racing has again excelled at the highest level – both domestically and globally – with a string of…

Equine welfare is of paramount importance to the Hong Kong Jockey Club and, with an abundance of caution, the decision has been taken to cancel the ‘Welcome Home’ ceremony planned for ROMANTIC WARRIOR at Sha Tin on Sunday (25 May). This decision was based on expert advice from the Club’s Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and Biosecurity…