Monthly Archives: 02/2019

Some of Hong Kong racing’s biggest stars have been in the headlines over the last few days, with Zac Purton riding a brilliant six timer at Sha Tin and Pakistan Star on the move from Tony Cruz to Paul O’Sullivan. Fans will rightly be fascinated by both stories but, as we approach the 50th meeting…

A busy weekend lies ahead for Hong Kong’s racing professionals, starting with a significant event at Conghua this afternoon. Our vision for a world-class racecourse and training centre in Mainland China has been a decade in the making, so it is hugely exciting to see all the elements that go into staging a formal raceday…

It seems safe to say the last few days have showcased the very best of equestrian sport in Hong Kong. Things got under way on Friday with some of the world’s best showjumpers and Asia’s most promising riders competing in the seventh edition of the LONGINES Masters at Asia World-Expo. People often think the Jockey…

The action is certainly coming thick and fast at present. Congratulations to Karis Teetan, who recorded his fastest ever half century of winners with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday, and also well done to Wishful Thinker, who may well be flying the Hong Kong flag on Dubai World Cup night next month after…

We closed the book on one thrilling chapter of Douglas Whyte’s professional life at Sha Tin on last weekend and now look forward to the next one. Of course, everyone dreams of the perfect end to days like Sunday but Hong Kong racing is intensely competitive and, despite two seconds and a slightly unlucky third,…

The Year of the Pig got under way in style on Thursday and now it is time to prepare to say goodbye to one of the true greats of Hong Kong racing. Once again, the people of Hong Kong showed how important our sport is to the city by turning out in force for Chinese…

Chinese New Year Raceday always occupies a very special place in the Hong Kong racing calendar, with a huge holiday crowd heading to Sha Tin. The Year of the Dog gives way to the Year of the Pig this week and, as Thursday’s card also marks the exact halfway point in our racing season, it…

A final Happy Valley winner wasn’t to be for Douglas Whyte on Wednesday but it was a very special night all the same. Hong Kong racing fans love to salute their heroes and the scenes near the rail as Douglas took his final walk to the Beer Garden and back after his final ride Valley…