Monthly Archives: 05/2018

Hong Kong racing enjoyed a sensational weekend, both at home and abroad. Singapore returned to the global fray on Saturday with their first international event in three years. Kranji has long been a happy hunting ground for Hong Kong horses, and once again, we had a tremendous result as Southern Legend and Horse Of Fortune…

Yesterday I was pleased to join the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, officials and guests for the opening of Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts. Tai Kwun, which means “big station’ in Chinese, is the former Central Police Station compound and the largest surviving heritage site in Central, with a history dating back…

We are heading to the final two months of our current racing season and there are just 15 race meetings remaining. However, the intensity level in the contest for the Champion Jockey title reached a new level after Zac Purton collected a brilliant four-timer at Sha Tin on Sunday. It was a terrific result for…

I returned from Seoul yesterday where we concluded a most successful week with the 37th Asian Racing Conference. There were roughly 600 delegates from overseas, hailing from all corners of our industry, and they joined with many representatives from the Korea Racing Authority. Among the key takeaways from the week, there is no doubt that…

We are well into the business programme for the 37th Asian Racing Conference in Seoul and it has been an incredibly busy, productive week so far. The Korea Racing Authority hosted delegates for the 21st Korean Derby race meeting on Sunday and we followed with a series of bureau meetings and the Opening Ceremony on…

On Wednesday I was pleased to join with colleagues to announce the opening later this month of the newly conserved and revitalised Central Police Station compound. As Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts it will provide opportunities to explore the fascinating history of the site, as well as to enjoy contemporary art and…

Exultant stepped forward with an incredibly impressive win in open pattern company in Sunday’s G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup. Jockey Zac Purton caught his opponents by surprise by making a midrace move from the back. It was utterly decisive, as the horse didn’t look back and cruised home for a six-length win, the second-largest margin…

Both our rookie trainer Frankie Lor and Champion Jockey Joao Moreira reached some seasonal milestones when claiming doubles at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Frankie reached the half-century mark and he is just seven wins away from matching his former mentor John Size’s record in his first season in 2001/02. For Joao, he scored a century…

Sunday’s racing at Sha Tin was remarkable. Champions Day was a true spectacle that must have been seen to be believed. I must first start with the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup and the win from Pakistan Star. This display from the gelded son of Shamardal, bred in Germany and purchased by the Club’s…