Author Archives: Heidi Wong

The HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) is synonymous with the catchphrase “Once In A Lifetime Glory” and the 2025 staging of the Classic lived up to the billing with a sensational day of world-class racing highlighted by CAP FERRAT’s magnificent victory. Contested in perfect weather in front of record BMW Hong Kong Derby…

The moment of destiny is almost upon the 14 horses and their connections as we prepare to celebrate the 2025 HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 March), when “Once in a lifetime glory” awaits the victor. After months of planning and hoping, ultimate success in the Classic coveted…

Last weekend was one of the most momentous in Hong Kong racing history with the stellar Group 1 performances of ROMANTIC WARRIOR, KA YING RISING and VOYAGE BUBBLE. All three horses are outstanding competitors and it took a career-best performance from Japan’s FOREVER YOUNG to thwart what would have been a perfect weekend for Hong…

The Hong Kong, China’s Paris 2024 Olympic Team Celebration Raceday last Sunday (13 October) was one of the highlights of the season so far as Sha Tin hosted our incredible Olympic stars as well our world-class equine athletes. There was a tremendous vibe at Sha Tin as we gathered to acclaim our Olympic Team in…

The staging of the first Group race of the season is always an important occasion and the running of the G3 Celebration Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin tomorrow (Sunday, 22 September) is especially significant as we gather to celebrate GOLDEN SIXTY’s stunning career. GOLDEN SIXTY’s colossal feats are indelibly printed across international racing’s landscape with…

Success on the international stage is the ultimate achievement, regardless of the sport or discipline, and Hong Kong’s performance overnight to win two gold and two silver medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris stands as a truly extraordinary accomplishment in our sports history. In a glorious day in the French capital, Team Hong…

Despite the summer break with no local races, racing fans are provided with opportunity to enjoy top class overseas races with our continued simulcast program. In the seven simulcast days we have covered top class races from Great Britain, South Africa, Germany and France. These feature races offered with World Pool have included the King…

With only four meetings left in the 2023/24 season, history is poised to repeat itself in the battle for the Hong Kong trainers’ championship with Pierre Ng holding a narrow lead over Francis Lui – 67 to 65. With 39 races scheduled between now and the end of the season on 14 July, Pierre and…

Three days after one of the most significant performances in Hong Kong racing history, ROMANTIC WARRIOR’s stunning G1 Yasuda Kinen (1600m) triumph continues to reverberate around the world. The international acclaim which deservedly followed ROMANTIC WARRIOR’s phenomenal display for Danny Shum, James McDonald and owner Mr Peter Lau in Tokyo has echoed through every major…

And so, with only eight days until FWD Champions Day, final preparations are underway for our showpiece spring meeting at Sha Tin on April 28, when Hong Kong’s finest horses, jockeys and trainers face a formidable international challenge. The first of our overseas visitors touched down in Hong Kong on Friday (19 April) with the…