Author Archives: Henry Ching

FWD Champions Day lived up to its blockbuster billing last Sunday with an unforgettable afternoon of world-class racing that showcased the very best of Hong Kong.  With the performances of Golden Sixty, Romantic Warrior and Wellington, it was indeed a day of champions and the slew of milestones stand as testimony to the quality of…

And so, capping what has been a momentous week in Hong Kong racing, the stage is set for FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday.  Even in the absence of international rivals, the presence of Hong Kong’s elite horses – led by Golden Sixty, Waikuku, Russian Emperor, Wellington and Sky Field – coupled with…

The record-breaking prize money and incentives announced today for the 2022/23 season represent a resounding vote of confidence in Hong Kong racing and a clear blueprint for the future as we prepare to celebrate FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 April).  Hong Kong owners will share HK$1.62 billion in prize money next…

As Hong Kong racing sweeps through the third quarter of the 2021/22 season, the return of a band of Group 1 winners at Sha Tin on Sunday is another reminder that FWD Champions Day is rapidly approaching.  The entry for Sunday’s G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) features Golden Sixty, Russian Emperor and Waikuku, while the Group…

As we approach the final quarter of yet another challenging and complex season, one does not have to look far to find reminders of the power of positive thinking.  COVID-19 has tested the community in ways few could have imagined two years ago. Indeed, it has impacted racing on virtually every front, including the need…

Even by the lofty standards of previous BMW Hong Kong Derbies, last Sunday’s Classic will be celebrated as one of the most memorable in the race’s history.   There were so many strands to digest on a truly historic day and we can only imagine what kind of reception Danny Shum, Karis Teetan, Peter Lau and…

And so, with the final field to be declared and the barrier draw to unfold on Thursday, the countdown is well and truly on for the one of the season’s highlights – the HK$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin on Sunday (20 March).  It is remarkable to think a year has already…