Monthly Archives: 02/2014

Last Sunday at Sha Tin we had the running of this season’s Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup.  I was glad to see reigning Horse of the Year Military Attack finally return to winning form as he notched his first victory of the season.  As I mentioned in my last blog before the race, it seems…

This week, we had the honour of hosting an historic three-day workshop at Happy Valley racecourse on a subject which regular blog readers will know I am passionate about, namely the international movement of competition horses, which of course includes racehorses.The event was organised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in conjunction with…

We were treated to a double dose of G1 action at Sha Tin last Sunday, which included an exciting turnaround on the road to next month’s BMW Hong Kong Derby as Designs On Rome won the Hong Kong Classic Cup.  That victory reversed the result of the Hong Kong Classic Mile as he defeated his…

It was Valentine’s Day last night and I’m sure many of you might have enjoyed a romantic dinner with a loved one.  This year’s Valentine’s Day was particularly special as the Chinese and western versions fell on the same date, something that happens only once in every 19 years.                  Although it was a special occasion for…

In my blog a fortnight ago I mentioned that some of our racehorses take up a second career as lead horses here in Hong Kong, following their retirement from racing.  In fact it has become more common in recent years for local owners to choose to export their horses overseas to enjoy their retirement.New Zealand…

Today at Sha Tin racecourse we host the 42nd race meeting of the season, which means we have reached the mid-point of the current campaign.  In most European nations, the flat racing season hasn’t yet kicked-off but there is still plenty to excite racing fans with information about new equine arrivals filling the bloodstock pages…

The Year of the Horse has begun, and what a start we enjoyed at Sha Tin on Sunday! Over 90,000 race fans came out to enjoy the great sport and various on-course entertainments, and the perfect sunny weather helped to make it a great afternoon for everyone. Of course, it was perfectly fitting that the…

Kung Hei Fat Choy!  First of all let me wish all of you a healthy, wealthy and wonderful Year of the Horse.  I know many of you will have been busy recently enjoying happy gatherings with your relatives and friends.  I have certainly felt the joyful atmosphere myself when I have been out around the…