Author Archives: KH Lau

On a personal note, I was honoured and humbled to be re-elected as Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) at its Executive Council meeting in Paris on Tuesday (8 October). I am committed to continuing to work closely with passionate and inspiring horseracing administrators from around the world for the betterment of…

The International Conference of Horseracing Authorities (ICHA) was held in Paris on Monday (7 October) with a particular focus on integrity, which is racing’s most fundamental pillar. Integrity sits at the heart of horse racing and it is critical that we reinforce the importance of integrity, not only in our sport, but also in other…

For racing purists, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe meeting is one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures on the global racing stage and this season is no exception. With six Group 1 contests, the Arc meeting is crammed with quality and will be monitored closely by racing fans around the world. Our Sunday evening…

Sha Tin is synonymous with GOLDEN SIXTY’s elite achievements and, fittingly, Hong Kong’s equine hero was celebrated at the scene of his greatest triumphs with a memorable farewell ceremony last Sunday (22 September). Despite challenging weather conditions, more than 22,000 racecourse attendees gathered to acknowledge the accomplishments of Hong Kong’s record-breaking champion, who is bound…

An auspicious and eagerly-anticipated event on the city’s sporting landscape, Hong Kong’s season-opening meeting lived up to expectations at Sha Tin on Sunday (8 September) with a wonderful start to the 2024/25 season crowned by KA YING RISING’S brilliant win in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m). The on-course vibe was extremely positive, befitting…

After an eventful week with the disruption caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, the scene is now set for the opening of the 2024/25 Hong Kong racing season at Sha Tin tomorrow (Sunday, 8 September) with the running of the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m). The start of a new season is always…

As the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games draw to a close this weekend, Hong Kong’s extraordinary athletes continue to fill our city with immense pride and admiration with the performances of our talented boccia teams. Overnight, Ho Yuen-Kei claimed her second gold medal of the Games alongside Tse Tak-wah with a 5-3 victory over South Korea’s…

The 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Sapporo, Japan, over the past week has been a resounding success, addressing the challenges and opportunities facing horse racing and also reinforcing the need for unity and harmonisation across our sport. More than 800 delegates from more than 40 nations and regions enjoyed an enriching and challenging Business…

As the Olympic Games wrap up and we look forward to the Paralympic Games, I’ve been reflecting on the extraordinary success of Hong Kong, China athletes. In Vivian Kong, Edgar Cheung, Siobhan Haughey and all our other top athletes we witnessed a masterclass of Hong Kong’s “Can-Do” and “Play-To-Win” spirit. Their success is a timely…

In yet another stunning display of athleticism and determination, Hong Kong’s swimming sensation, Siobhan Haughey, claimed a bronze medal in the women’s 100m freestyle in the early hours of today (1 August). This not only brought to Hong Kong the fourth medal at the Paris event, but also took her tally of medals to four…