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Almost a week has now passed since the 2025 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) and the overwhelmingly positive response to the staging of our flagship meeting last Sunday (14 December) at Sha Tin has been extremely gratifying. The generous praise by the international media for the four 2025 LONGINES HKIR champions – SOSIE, KA…

The 2025 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on Sunday (14 December) was an extraordinary success, crowning a hugely successful week with one of the best days of racing in Hong Kong, China history and confirming the sport is in the midst of a golden age. From a sports perspective, we were treated to an…

After months of thorough preparation and planning, 45 world-class horses will face the ultimate competitive test at Sha Tin on Sunday (14 December) with the staging of our flagship meeting, the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR). With 20 individual Group 1 winners spread across the four Group 1 races, which carry a combined HK$130…

After months of anticipation and diligent planning, the moment of destiny has finally arrived for the 12 world-class riders competing in the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley tonight (10 December). With seven LONGINES IJC winners in an extraordinary assembly of jockeys, the quality of the group is amazing and sets the tone…

With only eight days until the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on 14 December, anticipation is quickly building and preparations are well advanced for our flagship meeting with world-class horses, trainers and jockeys at Sha Tin. LONGINES Hong Kong International Races week is one of the global highlights in the world’s racing calendar, and…

As our city continues to grieve the Tai Po fire tragedy, I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the respectful staging of last Sunday’s (30 November) closed-door race meeting at Sha Tin. I am grateful for the support of Owners, Trainers, Jockeys, Voting Members and Stewards as well as thousands of…

The tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has had a profound impact on the entire Hong Kong community and I extend my deepest condolences to all those affected. My thoughts are with those who have lost family members and friends and also with those who have been injured, hospitalised and displaced in…

The triumphant return of global champions ROMANTIC WARRIOR and KA YING RISING at last Sunday’s (23 November) Bank Of China (Hong Kong) Raceday has set the scene perfectly for 2025 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) next month and I am delighted with the official selection of world-class horses for our showpiece meeting. ROMANTIC WARRIOR…

The Bank of China (Hong Kong) Race Day at Sha Tin is always a blockbuster fixture on the Hong Kong horseracing calendar and tomorrow’s meeting (23 November) holds even more significance with the appearance of KA YING RISING, ROMANTIC WARRIOR and VOYAGE BUBBLE on the same card. The decorated trio dominated Bank of China (Hong…

With the cut-off for qualification for the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) arriving after next Wednesday’s Happy Valley meeting (26 November), every meeting has taken on added significance, starting with tonight’s Happy Valley card. Zac Purton is already assured a place in the star-studded line-up as our champion jockey, leaving two remaining spots available: one for…