Author Archives: Priscilla Chan

And so, after months of intricate planning and soaring anticipation, we are on the cusp of celebrating the 2024 HK$26 million Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 March). Hong Kong’s deep affection for the race which delivers a “Once in a lifetime glory” has never been more apparent than over the…

After months of planning and preparation, the first leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series arrives at Sha Tin on Sunday (4 February) with the running of the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) as the journey continues towards HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) next month. The Classic Mile was upgraded to a…

The first Group 1 race of the year always marks a special place in the Hong Kong racing calendar and the staging of the G1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (21 January) will be no exception with the appearance of a number of our elite horses.  CALIFORNIA SPANGLE and RUSSIAN EMPEROR are…

Almost a week has passed since the staging of a magnificent edition of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) and feedback continues to resonate around the world over what unfolded last Sunday (10 December) at Sha Tin.  Horseracing’s vital role in promoting Hong Kong as an international destination has been captured over the past six…

The 2023 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on Sunday (10 December) was a tremendous success in all regards and crowned a hugely successful week with one of the best days of racing in Hong Kong history.    From a sports perspective, GOLDEN SIXTY, Vincent Ho and Francis Lui pulled off an extraordinary performance in the…

Already the most successful trainer in Hong Kong horseracing history in terms of championships won with 12 titles, John Size is on the cusp of reaching another remarkable milestone at Sha Tin this Saturday when the master trainer bids to post his 1,500th winner in Hong Kong.  To put John’s impending landmark into context, only…

Romantic Warrior’s win in the G1 W.S. Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley today (28 October) not only represents an amazing athletic performance by an outstanding horse, it also reflects incredible credit on Hong Kong racing, trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald.  What Danny and James achieved with Romantic Warrior for owner Mr Peter…

There was a wonderful atmosphere at Sha Tin last Sunday (15 October) with the appearance of singer Ian Chan, who entertained the crowd during the ‘Gentlemen’s Bow Tie Raceday’ festivities. Racing must engage with younger audiences to flourish and it was great to see so many of Ian’s fans staying to learn about our world-class…

With only four meetings remaining in an already remarkable Hong Kong racing season, history beckons on multiple fronts.   Zac Purton requires only three more victories to become only the second jockey in Hong Kong racing history after Douglas Whyte (1,813) to ride 1,600 winners or more and, with 166 wins alone so far this campaign,…

Quality international racing continues this weekend as our focus turns to Singapore this afternoon and, later this evening, to Newbury in England.  On Saturday, the G1 Kranji Mile (1600m) in Singapore is the first of the weekend’s simulcast meetings. Carded as S1-6 at 5pm, the Kranji Mile features several on-speed runners and the pace will…