Monthly Archives: 06/2020

Where do you begin when reflecting on the events that played out at Happy Valley on Wednesday. The early signs pointed to a big night for Joao Moreira and things seemed to be going to script when he won race four aboard Daily Beauty. But Zac Purton fired back swiftly, getting the better of Joao…

Midday on Monday represented an important point in the 2019-20 racing season as the vast majority of our Off-Course Betting Branches opened for the first time in more than three months. The wagering landscape has changed enormously in recent years – with around 80% of turnover conducted online even before coronavirus became part of our…

The last laps of the 2019/20 season are approaching with just eight meetings left and there is so much to play for on various fronts. An ongoing battle for the jockeys’ title resumes at Sha Tin on Sunday – with Zac Purton still three ahead of Joao Moreira – but Karis Teetan has been the…

There is no question that 2020 will go down as one of the most challenging in history for our sport, with most major racing nations forced to shut down for lengthy periods to combat the threat of coronavirus. The consequences of lockdown are becoming clear with reduced purses in many places, but Hong Kong’s resilience…

Four and a half months have passed since the Club first imposed attendance restrictions to combat the threat of coronavirus. Our city and sport have faced many challenges since but, as Government prepares to announce the next wave of relaxation measures, it is appropriate to set out a plan that aligns with official policy and…

Surprises come in many forms in the racing world and the last week has thrown up more than its fair share. The race for the jockeys’ title has slowed for the moment – with Zac Purton and Joao Moreira managing just three winners from their last 57 rides – and that statistic is closely linked…

International stars take centre stage again this weekend, with Pinatubo bidding to confirm himself a champion at Newmarket and Almond Eye the leading lady for the Yasuda Kinen in Tokyo. All the action will be live as part of our summer simulcast programme and the domestic action continues at Sha Tin in a week of…

Surprises are seldom far away in Hong Kong racing and Sunday at Sha Tin proved a case in point, with only one winning favourite from 11 races and Zac Purton and Joao Moreira managing just a single winner from 20 rides. Zac has a cushion of four winners over Joao atop the jockeys’ table with…