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Global features underline racing’s value on the international stage

International competition has long been a feature of Hong Kong’s world-class racing and it barely seems possible six months have passed since the best of Ireland, Japan and Hong Kong clashed during LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR). The impact on the breeding industry and the promotion of our sport is deeply enhanced by the…

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The flow of late-season talent bodes well for Hong Kong racing

The 2020/21 Hong Kong season shapes as another memorable chapter in the Club’s rich history with the continued successful staging of high-quality racing despite restrictions imposed by the pandemic. The Club has taken all measures to ensure all health and safety protocols are stringently met for the wellbeing of our staff, jockeys, trainers, owners and…

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BMW Hong Kong Derby winner Sky Darci returns as trainers’ battle intensifies

With 13 meetings left in the Hong Kong racing season, the battle lines for the 2020/21 trainers’ championship are clearly drawn in what shapes as an exciting finale to another spectacular 12 months of competition. After success at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, Caspar Fownes (63) has narrowed the gap to John Size (65) with…

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Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup delivers in G1 fashion

Resilience and patience have stood out as Hong Kong hallmarks during the pandemic and those qualities were on abundant display at Sha Tin last Sunday when Karis Teetan and Tony Millard shared G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup glory with Panfield. Karis has recently endured the tragic loss of close friend and fellow jockey…

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Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup marks the end of 2020/21 G1 contests

Revered as a premier late-season staying test, the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday marks the 12th and final G1 contest of Hong Kong’s season.  Cherished and respected because of its long and colourful history, the Champions & Chater Cup was founded in 1870 and is the appropriate bookend to…

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Future champions emerge as Hong Kong celebrates final G1 of 2020/21 season

Common to both horseracing and life itself, change is the only constant in this amazing city. That Hong Kong continues to shine in the face of the pandemic is of no surprise to those familiar with the community’s inspiring can-do spirit. As the end of the 2020/21 racing season approaches, it is clear our city’s…

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Exciting times ahead for the development of the GBA equine industry

The signing of the Framework Cooperation Agreement between the Club and the Guangzhou Municipal Government to take forward the promotion and development of the equine industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is of tremendous significance. The Framework is a key driver to the further growth of Hong Kong Racing and the sustaining of the global HKJC Racing…

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The battle for training supremacy continues as action returns to Sha Tin

Time rarely stands still in Hong Kong and horse racing is clearly no exception to the city’s fast-paced lifestyle. It is incredible to think that last Saturday’s meeting was the 70th in an already fascinating season and a cursory glance at the trainers’ championship indicates there is much more to play out yet. With just…

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Hong Kong racing flourishes as generations overlap

Enterprise and discipline have long been key to success in all aspects of Hong Kong life and at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, there was more clear evidence of the benefits which can flow when hard work and opportunity collide. The timing of Douglas Whyte’s first treble as a trainer after a magnificent career as…

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World’s best are key to the HKJC Global Racing Brand

To be recognised as a global brand with a world-class racing product, we need global talents – especially star jockeys and trainers as well as high-quality horses. Each of them is essential to our brand.  The ability to attract the world’s best to Hong Kong is integral to the Club’s goal of developing top-class local…

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