Author Archives: KH Lau

The moment of truth has finally arrived for 14 talented young stayers as they prepare to contest the HK$26 million Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (22 March) for the right to claim “once-in-a-lifetime glory” – an achievement which is amplified by the fact the 2026 Classic is being staged in the…

With the completion of the official barrier draw for the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on Sunday (22 March) at Sha Tin, the stage is now set for a truly compelling staging of the “race of once-in-a-lifetime glory.” As the most coveted race in Hong Kong, the BMW Hong Kong Derby carries even…

Ireland has enjoyed a long and successful association with Hong Kong’s world-class horseracing and tonight (18 March) at Happy Valley, we celebrate St Patrick’s Day with the 19th running of the Ireland Trophy Handicap (1200m) at our iconic city racecourse. Ireland has had profound influence on Hong Kong racing over the years and that link…

As we celebrate the Year of the Horse, which shapes as one of the most exciting in Hong Kong’s history, it is timely to reflect on the deep and profound bond we share with this magnificent animal. The horse is intrinsically entwined in Hong Kong’s heritage and today stands as a contemporary symbol of excellence…

January is not only a month of fresh beginnings on the international calendar, but in Hong Kong it also marks one of the most exciting phases of the horseracing season with the emergence of several exciting young horses. With the first leg of the HK$52 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series – the HK$13 million Hong Kong…

Almost a week has now passed since the 2025 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) and the overwhelmingly positive response to the staging of our flagship meeting last Sunday (14 December) at Sha Tin has been extremely gratifying. The generous praise by the international media for the four 2025 LONGINES HKIR champions – SOSIE, KA…

After months of anticipation and diligent planning, the moment of destiny has finally arrived for the 12 world-class riders competing in the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley tonight (10 December). With seven LONGINES IJC winners in an extraordinary assembly of jockeys, the quality of the group is amazing and sets the tone…

The tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has had a profound impact on the entire Hong Kong community and I extend my deepest condolences to all those affected. My thoughts are with those who have lost family members and friends and also with those who have been injured, hospitalised and displaced in…

What a remarkable weekend for global racing. Congratulations to VIA SISTINA, who etched her name into history with a brilliant second successive victory in the G1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley, and a performance that cements her standing among the world’s elite middle-distance performers. In doing so, she also provided James McDonald with his fourth consecutive…

Elite international competition is the jewel in horseracing’s crown and this weekend shapes as one to savour with champion horses, trainers and jockeys vying for Group 1 glory in Australia, Great Britain, Brazil and Japan. The appearance of the world’s highest-rated sprinter KA YING RISING in the G1 The Everest (1200m) in Sydney has created…