Author Archives: KH Lau

International competition is the pinnacle of all sports and on Sunday (27 April) at Sha Tin, we were privileged to witness first-hand a string of extraordinary performances from champion horses, trainers and jockeys during FWD Champions Day. We were delighted to host a total attendance of more than 46,000, including a FWD Champions Day record…

After months of intricate planning and preparation, the moment of destiny has finally arrived for the 37 world-class horses, including 16 individual Group 1 winners, who will vie for glory at FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (27 April). A total of 14 overseas competitors from Japan, France, Australia, New Zealand and Bahrain will…

The emergence of rising stars is always exciting and the performance of BUNDLE AWARD at Sha Tin on Sunday (9 March) was not only important from a BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) perspective ahead of the formal field selection announcement, but also is a sign that our incentives to entice Hong Kong owners to invest…

With only 15 days until the running of the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on 23 March, competition for places in the city’s most prized race is intensifying as excitement and anticipation build. Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) winner RUBYLOT (100) and Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) MY WISH (97)…

The extraordinary globe-trotting feats of ROMANTIC WARRIOR continue to reflect positively on the Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) and I am excited to see what unfolds at the 2025 HKIS at Sha Tin’s Parade Ring from 6.30pm on Friday (7 March). Entrenched as a global middle-distance champion, ROMANTIC WARRIOR was sold for HK$4.8 million at…

ROMANTIC WARRIOR’s effort to finish second in the G1 Saudi Cup (1800m) in Riyadh is one of the best performances ever produced by a Hong Kong horse overseas, beating all but dirt course champion FOREVER YOUNG who capped an incredible night for Japan by winning in race record time. While all honours rest with FOREVER YOUNG,…

Recruiting the best available talent to enhance all fields of the Club’s racing operations is an abiding priority and we are delighted to welcome Brett Crawford as a new trainer for the start of the 2025/26 season. With almost 1,500 winners, including 38 Group 1 victories to his credit, Brett boasts tremendous experience and expertise…

Chinese New Year Raceday is always one of the most anticipated occasions on the Hong Kong horseracing calendar and last Friday’s (31 January) meeting lived up to expectations with a brilliant afternoon of world-class racing and entertainment. With attendance of 85,891 at Sha Tin and Happy Valley, the atmosphere was amazing as we hosted almost…

Hong Kong racing has been blessed by some of the sport’s greatest champions throughout a long and rich history and ROMANTIC WARRIOR’s dominance on the international stage is the ultimate endorsement of the Club’s unstinting search for excellence. From a sporting perspective, ROMANTIC WARRIOR’s G1 Jebel Hatta (1800m) triumph was one of the most spectacular…

Every so often in sport, athletes produce truly extraordinary performances, simultaneously defying convention and setting soaring new standards. Last Sunday (19 January), KA YING RISING – one of the finest equine athletes ever seen in Hong Kong – unleashed a remarkable display of sheer speed to win the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m), clocking 1m…