Author Archives: KH Lau

National Day Raceday at Sha Tin on Wednesday (1 October) is one of the most significant days on the Hong Kong racing calendar as we gather to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with an impressive array of cultural and artistic performances as well as world-class racing. The…

As a passionate advocate of the mental and physical benefits generated by sport at all levels, I am delighted with the launch of the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme, which is designed to make basketball more accessible for students and underprivileged groups. With its capacity to improve mental and physical fitness and create…

Hong Kong horse racing is renowned for its capacity to showcase elite sport as quality entertainment and Saturday’s (5 July) meeting at Sha Tin was no exception with the win of DANCING CODE and the presence of his famous owner, Aaron Kwok. Revered as one of Hong Kong’s ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ in deference to an…

At Sha Tin today (1 July), we honour one of the most auspicious occasions on the Hong Kong racing calendar by celebrating the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with the running of the Hong Kong Reunification Cup Handicap (1400m). Evoking the spirit of ‘Ma Zhao Pao’ (racing goes…

The G1 Gold Cup (3991m) has long been Royal Ascot’s annual highlight and the 2025 edition proved no exception with the record-breaking victory of TRAWLERMAN for John & Thady Gosden and William Buick to continue the Gosden stable’s remarkable Group 1 dominance over the past three days. John Gosden has long been renowned as a…

Royal Ascot lived up to expectations on a superb opening day with a string of spectacular Group 1 performances in stunning weather by DOCKLANDS, AMERICAN AFFAIR and FIELD OF GOLD. DOCKLANDS won his first Group 1 with Queen Anne Stakes (1600m) success for Harry Eustace and Mark Zahra with a wonderful display which had strong…

As we celebrate the 140th anniversary of The Hong Kong Jockey Club and approach the Year of The Horse in 2026, the opening of a brilliant new exhibition which I attended yesterday (3 June) at the Palace Museum in Beijing highlighting horse culture is perfectly timed. The ‘Galloping Through Time’: Digital Reimagination of Horse Art and…

Working continuously for the betterment of our society is at the core of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s purpose and caring for our community has long been part of the Club’s DNA. The Club’s Charities Trust is one of the world’s leading charity donors and last season alone the Club contributed a record HK$40.1 billion in tax and…

The arrival of DUBAI HONOUR at Sha Tin on Saturday night (17 May) serves as a timely reminder the HK$13 million G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) – Hong Kong’s final Group 1 race of the season – is now only a week away. William Haggas’ globetrotter returns to Hong Kong for a…

The relentless pursuit of excellence is an enduring hallmark of Hong Kong’s world-class racing and last Sunday (4 May) was no exception with the achievements of Tony Cruz and John Size at a meeting which perfectly illustrated the value of experience and the excitement of emerging talent. Tony’s double with LIVEANDLETLIVE and WINNING OVATION took…