Monthly Archives: 01/2022

Nearing the halfway stage of another fascinating season, the HK$12 million Hong Kong Classic Mile – the first leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series – at Sha Tin on Sunday (30 January) shapes as one of the most intriguing races of 2021/22.  We have been blessed, especially in recent seasons, with quality entries across the…

Golden Sixty’s advance to status as the world’s joint-best miler in the 2021 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings and the presence of eight of Hong Kong’s top races in the World’s Top 100 Group 1 races last year are achievements to be proud of.  With a pool of only 1,300 horses to draw on –…

These are momentous times in Hong Kong racing with history of the highest magnitude on the cusp on Sunday at Sha Tin where Golden Sixty has the opportunity to stand on equal footing with Silent Witness for the most consecutive wins in Hong Kong.  Regardless of what unfolds in the G1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) tomorrow,…

Horse racing history and Golden Sixty have been seemingly inseparable over the past two years as Hong Kong’s equine hero has captured the imagination of the city with his relentless and all-conquering deeds.  This Sunday, at Sha Tin, Francis Lui’s champion chases Hong Kong’s most elusive racing milestone when he bids to emulate the immortal…

Even by the standards of the past two years, last Wednesday’s Happy Valley meeting was a surreal experience.    Hong Kong’s iconic race track is synonymous with Happy Wednesday, enthusiastic crowds and world-class competition. In full cry, the city circuit is vibrant and full of energy. Yet last Wednesday, with attendance limited to essential participants and…

The recent escalation in concerns over the Omicron variant has presented a series of new challenges and, for the safety and protection of all, the Club has taken the significant step to hold tonight’s Happy Valley meeting under a closed-door mode in which only those staff members, club officials, licensed personnel and those persons whose…

The challenges of 2022 continue at a rapid rate and, due to recent emergence of Omicron variant clusters, the Club has acted swiftly to protect its employees and customers. Our guiding principle has always been that none of our activities should pose any risk to our employees and customers. The COVID-19 risk situation has been…

There was no shortage of highlights at Sha Tin’s New Year’s Day meeting on Saturday with the G3-winning performances of Master Eight and Healthy Happy but, for me, the Class 2 Cherry Handicap (1400m) is a race which could emerge as a key reference point for form students as we head towards the highly lucrative…