Author Archives: Priscilla Chan

After months of planning, Hong Kong racing’s “celebration of champions” is rapidly becoming a reality with confirmation of the final LONGINES International Jockeys’ Challenge (IJC) line-up and the imminent arrival of LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) runners.  On Wednesday night, the final three spots in the LONGINES IJC slotted into place with the elevation…

Unfortunately, the hoisting of the No.8 typhoon signal this afternoon by the Hong Kong Observatory has forced us to cancel tonight’s race meeting at Happy Valley.  The safety of our race-day workforce of over 8,000 people, which includes personnel from racing, wagering and catering, as well as the welfare of our horses, trainers and other…

The reappearance of Group 1 winners Russian Emperor, Panfield and Waikuku in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (16 October) serves as a timely reminder that LONGINES Hong Kong Raceday (LONGINES HKIR) is now only eight weeks away.  The clash between the established guard and rising star…

Angus Chung’s breakthrough victory at Sha Tin last Sunday (18 September) understandably drew significant media attraction, marking the start of what is hopefully a long and successful Hong Kong career for yet another home-grown talent.  Angus, 26, showed with his display on Quadruple Double that he is a quick learner and he has already observed…

After months of careful preparation and planning, the stage is set for the start of the 2022/2023 racing season at Sha Tin on Sunday (11 September) with a meeting which shapes to showcase the skills of established performers, the return of a world-class jockey and the arrival of fresh, young talent.  Frankie Lor and Zac…

While the majority of our jockeys are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, some are already hard at work getting ready for the new season. Among them our home-grown star and three-time Tony Cruz Award winning jockey Vincent Ho, who has seized the opportunity of a short-term riding contract in Japan to develop his riding skills.…

Friday’s 25th Anniversary Hong Kong Reunification Raceday provides the perfect chance to reflect on Hong Kong’s wonderful horse racing achievements and also the amazing future opportunities that beckon.  To mark the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Jockey Club is honoured to stage the 25th Anniversary…

After months of intricate planning – and no small amount of hoping and dreaming among owners, trainers and jockeys – the BMW Hong Kong Derby is almost upon us.  The successor to Sky Darci will be anointed at Sha Tin on Sunday, 20 March, joining an honour roll crammed with champions who have reigned supreme…

With little more than two weeks to the BMW Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin on 20 March, the leading contenders are well exposed following the first two legs of the HK$48 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series. The top tier of Derby contenders is accurately reflected in the ratings with Hong Kong Classic Cup winner California…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged two years ago, the Club has stringently adhered to two important guiding principles in how it operates its business activities – firstly, that none of our business activities shall create any public risks and, secondly, that none of these activities shall put the health and safety of our members, employees…