Author Archives: Pam Au

And so, after what has been an incredible start to the 2022/23 season, we reach the official halfway point with the 44th meeting of the campaign – with the promise of more highlights to come over the next five months.  By any measure, this has been a fantastic season with a formidable list of outstanding…

And so, after farewelling the Year of the Tiger with considerable momentum and renewed optimism, we welcome the Year of the Rabbit.  Reflecting on the past 12 months, we have much to be proud of in Hong Kong where horse racing has again provided tremendous entertainment and engagement – both locally and abroad – for…

As 2022 draws to a rapid close, Hong Kong racing has much to reflect proudly on over the past year, including an incredible edition of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), but a cursory glance at next January’s calendar reveals how much more there is to look forward to in the New Year.  The…

The steady arrival in Hong Kong of outstanding horses from all over world over the past four days for the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races has been an uplifting sight and a reminder that our showpiece meeting is now only eight days away.   Following months of meticulous planning, the trackwork presence of international G1 winners…

The G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse meeting is always one of the most eagerly anticipated race days on the Hong Kong calendar and last Sunday at Sha Tin (6 November) again marked a wonderful occasion with quality horse racing and an incredible atmosphere.  The enthusiasm and engagement of a stylish crowd created an ambience which…

With the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) only seven weeks away, the G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin tomorrow shapes as a key lead-in race to the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) on 11 December.  A very competitive and high-quality field is headed by Hong Kong Champion Sprinter Wellington, last year’s…

The start of a new Hong Kong racing season is always a momentous occasion and last Sunday’s (11 September) opening meeting was no exception with very impressive performances, both from a sporting and business perspective.    Lucky Sweynesse, brilliant winner of the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m), appears to be the real deal…

As the closing stages of another incredible Hong Kong racing season rapidly approach, there is still much to play for and, as we have seen so often in 2021/22, there are certain to be more twists and turns yet.  With seven meetings left, the jockeys’ and trainers’ championships are still undecided – and the same…

With only 21 meetings left in the 2021/22 season, and only small margins separating the leading players, there is everything to play for in the battle for in Hong Kong’s three major training and riding competitions.  Frankie Lor leads his former mentor John Size 68-65 in the trainers’ championship, having saddled four winners from his…

The presence of Hong Kong’s four highest-rated horses at Sha Tin’s G2 double-header on Sunday (3 April) is clear evidence of the importance of the meeting ahead of FWD Champions Day on 24 April.  Golden Sixty (131), Waikuku (125) and Russian Emperor (123) square off in the G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m), while Wellington (123) clashes…