Monthly Archives: 04/2022

Determination, resilience and a positive mindset are three of Hong Kong’s enduring hallmarks and Lyle Hewitson has embodied all of these qualities with sustained excellence recently.  Sidelined for several weeks with a fractured pelvis in December, Lyle has been rewarded for his persistence after fighting back to full fitness and health with five wins and…

FWD Champions Day lived up to its blockbuster billing last Sunday with an unforgettable afternoon of world-class racing that showcased the very best of Hong Kong.  With the performances of Golden Sixty, Romantic Warrior and Wellington, it was indeed a day of champions and the slew of milestones stand as testimony to the quality of…

And so, capping what has been a momentous week in Hong Kong racing, the stage is set for FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday.  Even in the absence of international rivals, the presence of Hong Kong’s elite horses – led by Golden Sixty, Waikuku, Russian Emperor, Wellington and Sky Field – coupled with…

The record-breaking prize money and incentives announced today for the 2022/23 season represent a resounding vote of confidence in Hong Kong racing and a clear blueprint for the future as we prepare to celebrate FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 April).  Hong Kong owners will share HK$1.62 billion in prize money next…

There has been an unmistakable sense of anticipation this week ahead of FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday week (24 April) when Hong Kong racing parades its elite horses, jockeys and trainers to a global audience. With HK$65 million in prize money spread across a trio of Group 1s – the FWD QEII…

After being unable to host owners since 12 January as we operated in closed-door mode due to the deteriorating conditions caused by the fifth wave of COVID, we were delighted to receive an exemption from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to allow owners with starters to again attend race meetings, starting with FWD…

With only two weeks to FWD Champions Day, this Sunday’s meeting at Sha Tin shapes as another highlight of the 2021/22 season as the latest chapter in Joao Moreira and Zac Purton’s enduring rivalry plays out.  It is possible both jockeys could hit the 100-win milestone on Sunday, a potential outcome which would underline the…

World-class competition has long been a trademark of Hong Kong racing and, as we approach the fourth quarter of another remarkable season, a cursory glance at the trainers’ and jockeys’ championships provides a reminder of what it takes to succeed in this extraordinary city. After 556 races across 59 of 88 scheduled meetings, the trainers’…

The presence of Hong Kong’s four highest-rated horses at Sha Tin’s G2 double-header on Sunday (3 April) is clear evidence of the importance of the meeting ahead of FWD Champions Day on 24 April.  Golden Sixty (131), Waikuku (125) and Russian Emperor (123) square off in the G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m), while Wellington (123) clashes…