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Wellington’s departure from Hong Kong on Saturday signals the imminent start of one of international racing’s greatest celebrations – next week’s five-day Royal Ascot meeting – and the farewell appearance at the world-famous meeting of Frankie Dettori.  With eight Group 1 races involving outstanding horses from Great Britain, France, Ireland, the United States, Australia and…

Timing is everything in horseracing and Vincent Ho’s treble at Sha Tin last Saturday not only underlined what a magnificent season Hong Kong’s home-grown champion is having, but it also served as the perfect prelude to the Club’s latest intake of racing trainees. The Club is committed to providing opportunities for talented and dedicated people…

The pursuit of excellence is common to all aspects of Hong Kong life and horseracing in this incredible city is no exception.  The quest for success is relentless and it is fitting that in the same week Lucky Sweynesse was elevated to equal second alongside Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty in the LONGINES World’s Best…

The welfare of our racehorses and racing participants is of the utmost importance and initial feedback from the first of our twilight meetings last Sunday (4 June) indicates the additional health and safety measures taken were successful.  The 4pm start, three hours later than usual, was devised to offset the increasingly high temperatures experienced early…

Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore have long been synonymous with success in some of Hong Kong’s most important races and it was wonderful to watch these fantastic horsemen combine to win the Derby Stakes with Auguste Rodin at Epsom on Saturday night.  Aidan has now trained a record nine Derby winners at Epsom, while Ryan…

Talent identification and career development are key elements of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s approach to constantly enhancing a world-class horse-racing product.  In every way, the Club strives to excel and with that in mind, it continuously seeks to it continuously seeks to provide opportunities for ambitious, committed individuals to develop their talents in a…

The G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) is rightly renowned as a premier test of our elite stayers and last Sunday was no exception to the rule.  The race’s honour roll contains a string of outstanding horses, including River Verdon, Viva Pataca, Vengeance Of Rain, Indigenous and Exultant, and the ability to stay…

Preceded by 11 elite Group 1 contests spread over almost 700 Hong Kong races so far this season, the G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup is renowned as an outstanding staying test and this Sunday’s edition at Sha Tin is no exception. This Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup occupies a special place in…

Persistence and determination are prerequisites for success in all facets of Hong Kong life and especially in horse racing.  The Hong Kong trainer and jockey roster is filled with world-class talents and the challenges associated with success can be immense in an environment internationally renowned as one of the most competitive in our sport.  With…

The Club’s purpose is to act continuously for the betterment of society and we are proud of our long association with the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (HKSPAD), which has made significant contributions since 1972 to the community through its commitment to developing the city’s para sports and enhancing athletes’ competitiveness. The…