Author Archives: Pam Au

The welfare of our racehorses and racing participants is of the utmost importance and initial feedback from the first of our twilight meetings last Sunday (4 June) indicates the additional health and safety measures taken were successful.  The 4pm start, three hours later than usual, was devised to offset the increasingly high temperatures experienced early…

Preceded by 11 elite Group 1 contests spread over almost 700 Hong Kong races so far this season, the G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup is renowned as an outstanding staying test and this Sunday’s edition at Sha Tin is no exception. This Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup occupies a special place in…

The Club’s purpose is to act continuously for the betterment of society and we are proud of our long association with the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (HKSPAD), which has made significant contributions since 1972 to the community through its commitment to developing the city’s para sports and enhancing athletes’ competitiveness. The…

Milestones feature regularly throughout the Hong Kong racing season and, at Sha Tin on Saturday, we witnessed a trio of landmark wins involving Ellis Wong, Hugh Bowman and Matthew Chadwick.   It’s always exciting to watch the progress of young talents and I congratulate Ellis for his first Hong Kong victory on Storm Legend for Caspar…

With only four days to go until FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (30 April) and the return of international horses, trainers and jockeys, there is a palpable sense of anticipation and excitement building in the city. International competition is the ultimate benchmark and with 10 individual Group 1 winners among the 24…

With only two weeks until FWD Champions Day, we are delighted to welcome back international trainers, jockeys, owners and horses for our 30 April flagship meeting.  With nine selected runners from abroad, the international entry for the HK$25 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m), HK$20 million G1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) and HK$20 million G1…

Dubai World Cup Day lived up to expectations with a meeting of the highest standards at Meydan Racecourse overnight, proving once again that international competition is the ultimate in any sport.  Japan’s quality shone with victories by the outstanding Equinox in the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic (2410m), Derma Sotogake, who led home a Japanese 1-2-3-4…

The pursuit of excellence is at the core of all Hong Kong Jockey Club operations and the decision of the Club’s Licensing Committee to announce Mark Newnham as a new trainer for the start of the 2023/24 season is an example of our mindset. At 55, Mark brings considerable experience and expertise after a long…

Winning away from home is widely accepted to be the most difficult of challenges, regardless of sport. Similarly in horseracing, succeeding on the road is the ultimate test of horse, trainer and jockey.  Not all horses are suited to competing abroad but last weekend, Hong Kong’s Champion Stayer Russian Emperor overcame the tyranny of travel,…

The 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Melbourne over the past week was a huge success because it not only highlighted the challenges and opportunities currently facing racing, but it also opened our eyes to the future.  Across 11 business programme sessions and several bureau meetings, the ARC featured 50 passionate and inspiring speakers from…