Author Archives: Heidi Wong

Few things in racing stir the senses as much as the imminent reappearance of champions – horses and humans – and we are fortunate in Hong Kong to celebrate both this week.  The announcement of the overseas riders selected to compete in the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) on 7 December at Happy Valley and the…

As the days countdown to next month’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races, the Club is planning ways in which we can create a better customer experience for our local racing fans at Sha Tin on 11 December.  Our objective is to give our loyal customers the opportunity to see the best horses from around the…

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is a race close to my heart and rightly regarded as one of the world’s most important 2400m contests and this year’s edition shapes as one of the most competitive in the race’s storied history on an action-packed simulcast day in Hong Kong on Sunday (2 October).  At a…

Horse racing routinely produces ‘feel-good’ results and, at Happy Valley on Wednesday (28 September), there were yet more examples when Vincent Ho and Francis Lui shared the limelight with triumphant nights.  Francis’ effort to train his 800th winner was a wonderful achievement in itself, but even more so when it is considered only six other…

For many racing fans who follow international world-class racing closely, it was probably a bit surprising to see Pyledriver win last Saturday’s Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in such an impressive way. The multiple Group 1 winner will be heading to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and it is encouraging…

The Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) is one of the highlights of the Hong Kong racing season and as we reflect on the outstanding deeds of BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner and 2021 HKIS graduate Romantic Warrior, I am excited by the potential on offer at this year’s sale.   With 17 exceptionally-bred and well-educated horses…

Since its inception in 2019, the World Pool has continued to flourish and last weekend’s running of the Oaks and Derby at Epsom underlined its growing popularity with record-breaking turnover on both Classics.  Before Desert Crown’s stunning Derby victory on Saturday, record turnover for a single World Pool race was in last year’s Epsom Derby…

With only two weeks to FWD Champions Day, this Sunday’s meeting at Sha Tin shapes as another highlight of the 2021/22 season as the latest chapter in Joao Moreira and Zac Purton’s enduring rivalry plays out.  It is possible both jockeys could hit the 100-win milestone on Sunday, a potential outcome which would underline the…

The continuation of racing in a safe and secure environment remains the Club’s overarching objective and I am extremely grateful and thankful for the support and dedication we have received from those within the Hong Kong ‘Racing Bubble.’   Our sport has been challenged as never before but, through the incredible determination of everyone involved, we…

Chinese New Year Race Day occupies a special place in the Hong Kong racing calendar and, even allowing for the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, Thursday’s meeting will again be an auspicious occasion.  While we are again unfortunately in the position of not being able to host our loyal customers, members and owners at Sha Tin,…