Author Archives: Christine Ng

Determination, talent and patience are prerequisites for success in all pursuits in Hong Kong and horse racing is no exception, as Brenton Avdulla can attest after winning the G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) on CALIFORNIA SPANGLE last Sunday (10 March). Brenton came to Hong Kong last season as the winner of 13 Group 1…

The international nature of horse racing is one of the sport’s abiding strengths and today (Saturday, 24 February), three countries – New Zealand, Australia and Saudi Arabia – will stage Group 1 contests. With 12 races to be simulcast, our customers will be able to enjoy feature racing from around the world with two of…

And so, after farewelling the Year of the Rabbit, we welcome with optimism and hope the Year of the Dragon. Reflecting on the many accomplishments and challenges over the past 12 months, Hong Kong can be proud of its horse racing achievements, both domestically and on the global stage. The Year of the Rabbit provided much…

Providing opportunities for home-grown talent has long been at the heart of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s core values with our commitment to continuous development and it is one of the reasons Pierre Ng’s stunning success this season resonates so deeply in Hong Kong.  Pierre’s effort to lead the Hong Kong trainers’ championship with 35…

The presence at trackwork at Sha Tin over the past week of some of the world’s finest horses – both from overseas and locally-trained – serves as a reminder that we are now only eight days away from the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on 10 December. Following months of thorough planning, the steady…

The appearance of two Hong Kong’s champions – GOLDEN SIXTY and ROMANTIC WARRIOR – in Sha Tin trials on Tuesday morning (28 November) and the imminent arrival of a cluster of Japanese stars signals the start of final preparations for the much-anticipated LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) next week.   GOLDEN SIXTY’S racetrack presence,…

Regardless of pursuit, success on the international stage is the pinnacle and the performance this week of Hong Kong’s equestrian team at the Asian Games in Hangzhou has been exceptional with tremendous results in dressage events. Jacqueline Siu’s effort to win a silver medal for Hong Kong, China in individual dressage – two days after…

Equine welfare and integrity are two of horseracing’s most important issues and, accordingly, the Hong Kong Jockey Club commits significant resources to both. As such, I have been particularly delighted to speak with a gathering of highly respected professionals, from racing analysts, veterinarians, racing administrators, legal experts and other industry stakeholders in Hong Kong this…

It is barely a week since Hong Kong celebrated the close of another incredible racing season and, speaking on behalf of all involved, we can feel immensely proud of our 2022/23 achievements. Hong Kong once again displayed its amazing resilience and ‘can-do spirit’ by staging a spectacular finale despite the hoisting of the typhoon signal…

The Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) is one of the annual highlights of the Hong Kong horseracing season and Friday night’s (30 June) auction was no exception with 15 quality lots going under the hammer.  The HKIS is a service to owners and provides the opportunity for our permit holders to purchase well-bred, well-educated horses…