Monthly Archives: 09/2019

We are living in challenging times which require us to make a clear distinction between what is going on in the sporting world and events in wider society. The spotlight was back on racing at Sha Tin on Saturday and Karis Teetan stole the show with an amazing five timer crowned which included all the…

This has been another significant week in the history of Hong Kong racing. The last few days have provided a chance to assess all aspects of the decision to cancel Wednesday’s evening meeting at Happy Valley and I would like to thank all concerned for the understanding shown. As we stated at the time, public…

Public safety concerns have led the Hong Kong Jockey Club to cancel tonight’s race meeting at Happy Valley. It is our responsibility to ensure that racehorses, racegoers, jockeys and employees are safe at all times. The Club has been monitoring the situation in Hong Kong closely. It has conducted a thorough risk assessment of the…

The old saying goes that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that is certainly true when it comes to a night at Happy Valley. This week marked the first fixture for two months at our city track and, although that isn’t an especially long break, it was clear right through the night that a…

Forward planning is at the heart of everything we do in Hong Kong racing and, with that in mind, it is great to hear the Jockey Club Licensing Committee have announced that we will have a new trainer for the start of the 2020/2021 season. With more than 3,000 winners to his credit – including…

Week one of a new season has been significant on many levels but it appears that Hong Kong’s passion for horse racing remains as strong as ever. For me, that was the message that rang out loud and clear from our Season Opening at Sha Tin last Sunday. Given the current political climate and a…