Author Archives: KH Lau

With only 22 days until LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), Bank Of China (Hong Kong) Race Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (20 November) shapes as a critical dress rehearsal for our top Hong Kong horses, trainers and jockeys.  On the same afternoon when some of Japan’s leading LONGINES HKIR contenders contest the G1…

The LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) are widely regarded as the Turf World Championships and, as the days tick down to next month’s showpiece, we are looking forward to a “Celebration of Champions” at Sha Tin on 11 December.  The initial entry of 172 outstanding horses from around the world and also Hong Kong…

The provisional line-up for the four Group 1 features at the HK$110 million LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on 11 December is gradually taking shape following the close of entries and, with only six weeks to go, the early signs are certainly positive. Several factors will ultimately decide which horses face the starter at…

Wellington’s performance to win the G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (October 23) could not have been any more impressive – or better timed – ahead of the close of entries for Hong Kong horses in the four Group 1s at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) in December.    Given…

Creating career pathways and providing opportunities for home-grown talent has long been a key Hong Kong Jockey Club objective. The nurturing of youth, both inside and outside of horse-racing, is integral to our commitment to the betterment of Hong Kong society.  On Wednesday night (5 October), Dennis Yip and Matthew Poon extended what has become…

At Sha Tin on Saturday, the National Day race meeting was celebrated in fine style with attendance of 11,701 and turnover of HK$1.588 billion – the second-highest for a National Day meeting – and the performance by Super Wealthy.  With the improving COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong, we will look into how we can increase…

With the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) rapidly approaching on 11 December, the performance of California Spangle at Sha Tin last Sunday (25 September) certainly bodes well for our flagship meeting. Tony Cruz and Zac Purton had made no secret of their shared opinion of California Spangle during an accomplished four-year-old campaign and his…

The LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) are just under three months away and, as we approach this Sunday’s (25 September) meeting at Sha Tin, there is a distinct sense of anticipation over what might unfold in December with the return of California Spangle in the first Group race of the 2022/23 Hong Kong racing…

It is always uplifting when career ambitions are fulfilled and, with the number of significant landmarks achieved recently, it is clear we are certainly in the midst of a special chapter in Hong Kong racing history. A host of milestones was posted last season when Tony Cruz and John Size trained their 1400th winners, Zac…

A palpable sense of anticipation has enveloped Sha Tin ahead of the season-opening meeting on Sunday (11 September) and, on speaking with trainers and jockeys at trackwork on Tuesday (6 September), it is clear everyone is highly motivated ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.    A recurring theme from the participants was how refreshed they feel after…