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And so, capping what has been a momentous week in Hong Kong racing, the stage is set for FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday.  Even in the absence of international rivals, the presence of Hong Kong’s elite horses – led by Golden Sixty, Waikuku, Russian Emperor, Wellington and Sky Field – coupled with…

The record-breaking prize money and incentives announced today for the 2022/23 season represent a resounding vote of confidence in Hong Kong racing and a clear blueprint for the future as we prepare to celebrate FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 April).  Hong Kong owners will share HK$1.62 billion in prize money next…

There has been an unmistakable sense of anticipation this week ahead of FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday week (24 April) when Hong Kong racing parades its elite horses, jockeys and trainers to a global audience. With HK$65 million in prize money spread across a trio of Group 1s – the FWD QEII…

After being unable to host owners since 12 January as we operated in closed-door mode due to the deteriorating conditions caused by the fifth wave of COVID, we were delighted to receive an exemption from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to allow owners with starters to again attend race meetings, starting with FWD…

With only two weeks to FWD Champions Day, this Sunday’s meeting at Sha Tin shapes as another highlight of the 2021/22 season as the latest chapter in Joao Moreira and Zac Purton’s enduring rivalry plays out.  It is possible both jockeys could hit the 100-win milestone on Sunday, a potential outcome which would underline the…

World-class competition has long been a trademark of Hong Kong racing and, as we approach the fourth quarter of another remarkable season, a cursory glance at the trainers’ and jockeys’ championships provides a reminder of what it takes to succeed in this extraordinary city. After 556 races across 59 of 88 scheduled meetings, the trainers’…

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…

As Hong Kong racing sweeps through the third quarter of the 2021/22 season, the return of a band of Group 1 winners at Sha Tin on Sunday is another reminder that FWD Champions Day is rapidly approaching.  The entry for Sunday’s G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) features Golden Sixty, Russian Emperor and Waikuku, while the Group…

As we approach the final quarter of yet another challenging and complex season, one does not have to look far to find reminders of the power of positive thinking.  COVID-19 has tested the community in ways few could have imagined two years ago. Indeed, it has impacted racing on virtually every front, including the need…

Even by the lofty standards of previous BMW Hong Kong Derbies, last Sunday’s Classic will be celebrated as one of the most memorable in the race’s history.   There were so many strands to digest on a truly historic day and we can only imagine what kind of reception Danny Shum, Karis Teetan, Peter Lau and…