Author Archives: KH Lau

There is nothing quite like the start of a new Hong Kong racing season to make the heart beat a little faster and, just over a week out from the first meeting of the new term, there is an unmistakable sense of excitement and anticipation as the clock counts down towards the Sunday 5 September…

And so we reflect on another remarkable Hong Kong racing season. When Sparkling Dragon and Derek Leung crossed the line in the final race of the season at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, there was a palpable sense of pride and gratitude. The Club is proud to have staged 835 races across 88 meetings, attracting…

The finish line of the 2020/21 season is suddenly within sight but, as much as we look forward with excitement to the final chapters of this term, it is also a period of reflection – and appreciation. The Club remains deeply grateful to everybody who has sacrificed and remained vigilant during the pandemic with a…

With only eight meetings left in the 2020/21 Hong Kong season, the final twists and turns in another incredible 12-month period of high-class racing are about to unfold and two very distinct trends seem certain to figure. The battle for supremacy in the trainers’ championship between triple winner Caspar Fownes and 11-time champion John Size…

International competition has long been a feature of Hong Kong’s world-class racing and it barely seems possible six months have passed since the best of Ireland, Japan and Hong Kong clashed during LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR). The impact on the breeding industry and the promotion of our sport is deeply enhanced by the…

Resilience and patience have stood out as Hong Kong hallmarks during the pandemic and those qualities were on abundant display at Sha Tin last Sunday when Karis Teetan and Tony Millard shared G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup glory with Panfield. Karis has recently endured the tragic loss of close friend and fellow jockey…

Common to both horseracing and life itself, change is the only constant in this amazing city. That Hong Kong continues to shine in the face of the pandemic is of no surprise to those familiar with the community’s inspiring can-do spirit. As the end of the 2020/21 racing season approaches, it is clear our city’s…

The signing of the Framework Cooperation Agreement between the Club and the Guangzhou Municipal Government to take forward the promotion and development of the equine industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is of tremendous significance. The Framework is a key driver to the further growth of Hong Kong Racing and the sustaining of the global HKJC Racing…

Time rarely stands still in Hong Kong and horse racing is clearly no exception to the city’s fast-paced lifestyle. It is incredible to think that last Saturday’s meeting was the 70th in an already fascinating season and a cursory glance at the trainers’ championship indicates there is much more to play out yet. With just…

Enterprise and discipline have long been key to success in all aspects of Hong Kong life and at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, there was more clear evidence of the benefits which can flow when hard work and opportunity collide. The timing of Douglas Whyte’s first treble as a trainer after a magnificent career as…