Monthly Archives: 04/2021

As scripts go, it is difficult to think of a more perfect plot than the one which unfolded during FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (25 April). It was a fantastic achievement by our employees and the Club to stage an international racing event during COVID, while striking the delicate balance of following…

After months of meticulous planning and unstinting discipline in the face of the pandemic, Sha Tin will reverberate to the sights and sounds of world-class racing on Sunday for the 2021 staging of FWD Champions Day. By any measure, the meeting is one of the premier fixtures on the global racing calendar with HK$63 million…

The eyes of world racing will be on Hong Kong on Sunday (25 April) with the staging of FWD Champions Day and, fittingly, a cluster of high-class equine stars will be at the centre of international focus. The cream of Japanese staying talent led by Daring Tact, Glory Vase, Loves Only You and Kiseki will…

After months of planning, the sense of anticipation around FWD Champions Day is rapidly intensifying with the arrival of four high-class Japanese horses over the past two days. With only eight days now to the flagship meeting, where HK$63 million in prizemoney is spread across three G1 contests – the Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m), FWD…

The last month has been an encouraging period for Hong Kong in the battle against the pandemic with the number of COVID-19 cases of unknown origin steadily falling as the combination of social distancing and stringent biosecurity protocols protects our society. The Club has relished incredibly strong support from all areas of its operations, including…

FWD Champions Day has long been synonymous with world-class racing and following the completion of selected runners for this year’s glittering meeting, it is clear the 25 April showpiece will live up to tradition. With just over two weeks until a quality force of elite Japanese gallopers clashes with Hong Kong’s finest, there is much…

Striking the correct balance between maintaining public health and protecting employment while successfully continuing horse racing has been an enduring challenge in Hong Kong since March 2020 in the fight against COVID-19. Appropriate safety protocols have been central to all three aspects during these testing times. In light of the sacrifices and incredible discipline displayed…

As the Club prepares to stage its 60th meeting of the 2020/21 season with the Easter Monday fixture at Sha Tin on 5 April, we are grateful that – after such a challenging time with COVID-19 – members of the public are again able to attend the races. The Club has gained permission from the…