Author Archives: KH Lau

The 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Melbourne is not only very significant, it is also a priceless opportunity for the international horseracing racing community to collaborate, learn and advance. As it did with so many other things in our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted ARC scheduling and prevented us from meeting in Melbourne last…

In an environment where experience and expertise are invaluable, the 2022/23 Hong Kong trainers and jockeys’ championships reflect the value of both qualities.  The top seven in this season’s trainers’ championship features a string of seasoned and highly successful handlers with 11-time champion John Size (33 wins) leading Frankie Lor (31), Tony Cruz (28), Francis…

As we reflect on the highlights so far of an already spectacular season, it is clear we are experiencing a fantastic phase in Hong Kong racing.  The success in December of LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) resonated globally with the performances of champion horses, jockeys and trainers and was particularly satisfying as part of…

With so much outstanding horse racing on the horizon, there is an unmistakable sense of anticipation in Hong Kong as the Chinese New Year approaches. Little more than a month after an unforgettable staging of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), Hong Kong racing is next week peaking to a “Race for the Ages”…

   For owners with ambitions of Four-Year-Old Classic Series success, the early stages of January are filled with dreams and aspirations. With HK$48 million spread across the three-race series – and also opportunities to land significant PPG and PP Bonuses – 2023 offers plenty of lucrative opportunities for the Classic generation.  At Sha Tin on…

High performance excellence is one of the enduring hallmarks of Hong Kong racing and we have been fortunate to witness incredible performances from our champion horses, jockeys and trainers over many years. From the feats of Silent Witness, Beauty Generation, Vengeance of Rain and Golden Sixty to the training deeds of John Size, Tony Cruz,…

Christmas is a time for celebration and reflection and, as 2023 approaches, we are in the fortunate position to be able to look back with pride and satisfaction at the achievements of Hong Kong racing over the past year.   Frankie Lor’s effort to win the 2021/22 Hong Kong trainers’ championship served as an inspiring reminder…

After months of meticulous planning and preparation, LONGINES Hong Kong International Raceday (HKIR) is almost here and the moment of destiny has arrived for the 45 world-class horses entered in the four G1 races at Sha Tin on Sunday, 11 December.  With entrants from Ireland, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan and Australia assembled to challenge Hong…

The LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley tonight (7 December) marks the staging of one of the most important – and long-anticipated – events in the Hong Kong horseracing season.  Even with unfortunate last-minute issues caused by COVID-19, I am delighted with the world-class line-up of riders assembled to contest the four-race series…

After months of meticulous planning, the finishing touches are being applied to what shapes as a wonderful staging of the 2022 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on 11 December with the selection of a world-class cast of internationally-acclaimed horses for our flagship meeting.  With 26 individual Group 1 winners from Hong Kong, Japan, Germany,…