About my blog
My name is Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and I enjoy living in Hong Kong which is dynamic, competitive and has a can-do spirit. I am lucky to combine my hobbies, horse racing and football in my job. In this blog I will share with you periodically my thoughts on my work and life in Hong Kong. Your views are welcome but I may not be able to respond to every one of them.-
Recent Posts
- BMW Hong Kong Derby shapes as outstanding Year of the Horse highlight
- BMW Hong Kong Derby intrigue continues at Happy Valley tonight
- Excitement builds as BMW Hong Kong Derby looms
- Vale Louis Romanet, global racing visionary
- Romantic Warrior continues to astound as fresh talent surfaces in Hong Kong Classic Cup
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BMW Hong Kong Derby showcases city’s racing on the global stage
The HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) is synonymous with the catchphrase “Once In A Lifetime Glory” and the 2025 staging of the Classic lived up to the billing with a sensational day of world-class racing highlighted by CAP FERRAT’s magnificent victory. Contested in perfect weather in front of record BMW Hong Kong Derby…
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2025 BMW Hong Kong Derby one of the most open in memory
The moment of destiny is almost upon the 14 horses and their connections as we prepare to celebrate the 2025 HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 March), when “Once in a lifetime glory” awaits the victor. After months of planning and hoping, ultimate success in the Classic coveted…
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BMW Hong Kong Derby shapes as seasonal highlight
The day of reckoning is almost upon the 14 contenders who will contest the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 March) and this year’s Derby shapes as one of the most fascinating Classics in memory. With the presence of HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) winner MY…
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BMW Hong Kong Derby field selection sets stage for once-in-a-lifetime glory
The hopes and dreams of connections involved with the 14 horses selected to compete in the 2025 BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on 23 March are a vital step closer to reality – and “once in a lifetime glory” – after the official field selection process. Now just over eight days away from the staging…
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Exciting times for Hong Kong racing as emerging talent prevails
The emergence of rising stars is always exciting and the performance of BUNDLE AWARD at Sha Tin on Sunday (9 March) was not only important from a BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) perspective ahead of the formal field selection announcement, but also is a sign that our incentives to entice Hong Kong owners to invest…
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BMW Hong Kong Derby looms large as aspiring runners chase Classic berths
With only 15 days until the running of the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on 23 March, competition for places in the city’s most prized race is intensifying as excitement and anticipation build. Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) winner RUBYLOT (100) and Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) MY WISH (97)…
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Hong Kong International Sale offers opportunities for owners
The extraordinary globe-trotting feats of ROMANTIC WARRIOR continue to reflect positively on the Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) and I am excited to see what unfolds at the 2025 HKIS at Sha Tin’s Parade Ring from 6.30pm on Friday (7 March). Entrenched as a global middle-distance champion, ROMANTIC WARRIOR was sold for HK$4.8 million at…
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Four-Year-Old talent shines brightly at Sha Tin
The HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) is traditionally one of the highlights of the Hong Kong racing season and last Sunday’s (2 March) edition was no exception with RUBYLOT winning an intriguing contest. Second last on the home turn, RUBYLOT produced the fastest final 400m sectional of the race in 22.30s to beat…
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Hong Kong Classic Cup showcases Four-Year-Old Classic Series talent
After months of intricate planning and preparation the stage is set for an enthralling HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (2 March) when the second leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series will again feature a select group of talented and emerging horses. A cursory glance at the Hong Kong…
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Hong Kong racing shines brightly on the world stage
Last weekend was one of the most momentous in Hong Kong racing history with the stellar Group 1 performances of ROMANTIC WARRIOR, KA YING RISING and VOYAGE BUBBLE. All three horses are outstanding competitors and it took a career-best performance from Japan’s FOREVER YOUNG to thwart what would have been a perfect weekend for Hong…
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