Author Archives: Christine Ng

One of Hong Kong’s great qualities is the ability it provides for people of different backgrounds and expertise to mingle and learn from each other. On Monday, the presence of several champion athletes and coaches at Hong Kong Elite Athletes Raceday was such an example. The atmosphere generated made it one of the best days…

With just under six weeks until the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races, there is a growing sense of anticipation building on several fronts towards the December showpiece.  Developments on the international racing stage coupled with those much closer to home all arrived over the past few days with possible HKIR connotations. Tuesday’s trials at Sha…

Every great suspense plot needs twists and turns and, on Thursday at Sha Tin, Hong Kong racing experienced such a moment when Caspar Fownes extended his lead to John Size in the trainers’ championship to eight wins with only four meetings left.  While the trainers’ championship is, in theory at least, not formally decided, Joao…

As scripts go, it is difficult to think of a more perfect plot than the one which unfolded during FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (25 April). It was a fantastic achievement by our employees and the Club to stage an international racing event during COVID, while striking the delicate balance of following…