Author Archives: Pam Au

Watching athletes at the peak of their powers is what makes world-class sport so compelling and, for more than two decades now, Ryan Moore has been operating at a level reserved for only the best of the best.  His consistent excellence bears comparison with the greats of other sports – Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Tiger…

International horseracing has provided tremendous entertainment throughout 2023 and, as we build towards LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) in December, this weekend provides another feast of world-class competition for global racing purists. Two of the sport’s most famous venues – Flemington in Australia and Santa Anita Park in the United States – will host…

It is difficult to recall a more compelling weekend on horseracing’s world stage than last Saturday and Sunday when the herculean feats of ROMANTIC WARRIOR in winning the G1 W.S. Cox Plate (2040m) in Melbourne and EQUINOX’s record-breaking victory in the G1 Tenno Sho (2000m) in Tokyo served to remind us how important international horseracing…

It has been a privilege this week to attend the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou to support our elite athletes across a variety of sports and to watch the equestrian team create history by claiming a bronze medal in the team dressage.  The effort of Jacqueline Siu, Annie Ho and Samantha Chan to secure the…

And so, after overcoming significant challenges created by extreme weather, Hong Kong’s horseracing season opens at Sha Tin today with the return of champion sprinter Lucky Sweynesse as the highlight to an always auspicious occasion. John Size begins the quest for a 13th trainers’ championship and Zac Purton sets off in search of a seventh…

Hong Kong horse racing has rarely faced adverse weather conditions such as those encountered over the past eight days yet, because of the unstinting dedication of our track, stable and support staff, the Club’s teams have risen to the occasion magnificently. Super Typhoon Saola last week caused the cancellation and rescheduling of vital trials and…

While I hope our racing fans have been enjoying the summer break, with the 2023/24 racing season commencing soon on 10 September, some of our star jockeys and horses are already gearing up in preparation for another successful term.  After returning recently from a brief summer break, last week I was honoured, in my capacity as…

The pursuit of excellence is critical to Hong Kong Jockey Club performance in all areas of its operations and, over many years, the contributions from individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities have enhanced our brand. A cursory glance at the current jockey and trainer cohorts reveals a variety of influences from around…

History has followed Zac Purton throughout the 2022/23 Hong Kong season with landmark achievements and the pattern is likely to continue as the end of an extraordinary season approaches.   On Thursday (6 July), Zac became only the second jockey to ride 1,600 wins in Hong Kong after Douglas Whyte (1,813 wins) and at Sha Tin…

Royal Ascot is one of international sport’s most anticipated and iconic events and with perfect weather forecast this week, this year’s meeting promises to be as spectacular as ever. With no Hong Kong midweek meeting this week, the World Pool will operate on Royal Ascot and with eight Group 1 races highlighting 35 races over…