Author Archives: Pam Au

After months of preparation and planning, 2026 BMW Hong Kong Derby Day (22 March) is almost upon us with a magnificent dual celebration with the staging of the race of “once-in-a-lifetime glory” – an occasion made even more auspicious since it is contested in the Year of the Horse. Opportunity beckons for 14 emerging stayers,…

With only eight days until the running of the “race of once-in-a-lifetime glory”, the official BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) field selection sets the scene for what shapes as a truly auspicious staging of Hong Kong’s most coveted race in the Year of the Horse. The announcement of the 14 selected horses to contest the…

With only 11 days until the staging of the 2026 BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on 22 March, it is appropriate that Happy Valley – the original site of the city’s most prestigious race – could have an influence on the final field selection. LE ZONDA, who is currently rated 75, and…

The anticipation among racing purists ahead of last Sunday’s (25 January) Group 1 double-header at Sha Tin was palpable and, following the towering, history-making feats of KA YING RISING and ROMANTIC WARRIOR, it is amazing to think that reality exceeded even the highest expectations. KA YING RISING’s effort to win for the 17th consecutive time…

With the start of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series now just over three weeks away, the stage is almost set for one of the most fascinating phases of the Hong Kong season with the emergence of an extremely interesting Classic Generation. Unlike other racing jurisdictions which have their own breeding industries, Hong Kong relies on its…

As our city continues to grieve the Tai Po fire tragedy, I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the respectful staging of last Sunday’s (30 November) closed-door race meeting at Sha Tin. I am grateful for the support of Owners, Trainers, Jockeys, Voting Members and Stewards as well as thousands of…

The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) General Assembly, which was held this week in Hong Kong, China, was a resounding success with world-leading figures gathering to advance equestrian sport with key discussions on topics of global importance. The FEI General Assembly governs the overall direction, development and management of FEI Sport worldwide and several topics were…

With the impact of KA YING RISING’s extraordinary victory in the G1 The Everest (1200m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday (18 October) still resonating around the world, the focus on December’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (LONGINES HKIR) has further intensified with the stunning performance of the world champion sprinter. The reaction to KA YING…

The provision of career opportunities and the continuous professional development of homegrown Hong Kong talent sit at the heart of Club priorities and the recurring success of gifted participants including Tony Cruz, Vincent Ho, Frankie Lor, Ricky Yiu, Francis Lui, among others, has been one of the uplifting features of Hong Kong’s world-class racing. Tony…

Two days into the Ebor Festival and the Knavesmire has already delivered the highs and talking points that make this sport so compelling. Wednesday (20 August) brought a performance of authority from OMBUDSMAN (William Buick) in the G1 International Stakes, while on Thursday MINNIE HAUK (Ryan Moore) produced something rarer still in the G1 Yorkshire…