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.-
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- Romantic Warrior continues to astound as fresh talent surfaces in Hong Kong Classic Cup
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Ka Ying Rising, Voyage Bubble excel in LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Ratings, LONGINES World’s Top 100 Group 1 races confirm Hong Kong racing’s rich quality
Every so often in sport, athletes produce truly extraordinary performances, simultaneously defying convention and setting soaring new standards. Last Sunday (19 January), KA YING RISING – one of the finest equine athletes ever seen in Hong Kong – unleashed a remarkable display of sheer speed to win the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m), clocking 1m…
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Sha Tin G1 double-header showcases world-class horses, jockeys and trainers
These are momentous times for Hong Kong racing as history beckons for Zac Purton while Sha Tin stages a prestigious Group 1 doubleheader this Sunday (19 January) with the running of the HK$13 million G1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) and the HK$13 million G1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m). This meeting not only features Hong Kong’s premier…
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First Group 1 races of the year showcase Hong Kong racing’s quality
The running of the first Hong Kong Group 1 race of the year is always an exciting occasion and it is doubly so this weekend when the HK$13 million G1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) and HK$13 million G1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) combine as a wonderful feature race double-header at Sha Tin on Sunday (19 January).…
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Four-Year-Old Classic Series shaping strongly
With only 20 days until the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on 31 January, excitement and anticipation are steadily building ahead of the 2025 Four-Year-Old Classic Series. The series, which also features the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) and the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m), offers…
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Excitement builds on several fronts in Hong Kong racing as Zac Purton edges closer to history
While much of Hong Kong’s current racing focus rests on Zac Purton’s march towards history and his pursuit of Douglas Whyte’s all-time record of 1,813 wins by a jockey, the battle for the 2024/25 trainers’ championship and the emergence of Four-Year-Old Classic candidates are also providing tremendous interest. In moving to 1,805 Hong Kong wins…
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New Year’s Day quality racing and strong attendance heralds positive start to 2025
Hong Kong’s New Year’s Day meeting is traditionally one of the most auspicious occasions on our racing calendar and Wednesday’s (1 January) fixture was no exception with several significant performances, including the first Group-level wins by HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE and PATCH OF THETA. HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE’s victory in the G3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy Handicap (1000m) for John Size and…
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Exciting times ahead for Hong Kong racing in 2025
After a truly momentous 2024, we stage the first race meeting of 2025 at Sha Tin on Wednesday (1 January) as we reflect on the feats of Hong Kong’s global racing stars over the past year while, at the same time, anticipating the exciting emergence of this season’s Classic generation. The close of 2024 and…
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Hong Kong savours vintage racing year
And so, as we prepare to bade farewell to 2024 and usher in the New Year, it is time to reflect on a truly stunning year in Hong Kong racing. It has been a remarkable 12 months with the retirement of the magnificent GOLDEN SIXTY, whose herculean racetrack feats became a lasting symbol of Hong…
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Christmas heralds season of hope, reflection and pride
Christmas is a time of joy, hope and reflection and, as we look back across the first four months of the 2024/25 Hong Kong racing season, we have much to be grateful for. We not only live in an amazing city filled with energy and its famed ‘can-do spirit’, but Hong Kong’s world-class racing continues…
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Luke Ferraris’ latest achievement underscores Hong Kong’s reputation for honing bright talent
Hong Kong is renowned globally as one of the most competitive racing jurisdictions in the world and success in the city is eagerly sought. Providing opportunities for aspirational youth is one of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s priorities in order to maintain our world-class racing and also as part of the Club’s commitment to continuously…
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