Monthly Archives: 12/2022

And so, as we bade farewell to an unforgettable 2022, the New Year is upon us as we enter what shapes as another highly exciting phase in Hong Kong racing.   The passing of the old year and the arrival of the new always brings with it anticipation and the opportunity for reflection – and it…

High performance excellence is one of the enduring hallmarks of Hong Kong racing and we have been fortunate to witness incredible performances from our champion horses, jockeys and trainers over many years. From the feats of Silent Witness, Beauty Generation, Vengeance of Rain and Golden Sixty to the training deeds of John Size, Tony Cruz,…

Christmas is a time for celebration and reflection and, as 2023 approaches, we are in the fortunate position to be able to look back with pride and satisfaction at the achievements of Hong Kong racing over the past year.   Frankie Lor’s effort to win the 2021/22 Hong Kong trainers’ championship served as an inspiring reminder…

As 2022 draws to a rapid close, Hong Kong racing has much to reflect proudly on over the past year, including an incredible edition of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), but a cursory glance at next January’s calendar reveals how much more there is to look forward to in the New Year.  The…

Almost a week has now passed since LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), but the memories of what unfolded on a glorious Sha Tin afternoon last Sunday remain vivid.  The positive impact of a magnificent meeting continues to resonate with a tremendous amount of favourable discussion in international media forums, particularly around the quality of…

A phenomenal success in terms of world-class racing, race-track ambience and global promotion of our city, the 2022 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) last Sunday capped one of the most successfulweeks in Hong Kong racing history.   The electric on-course atmosphere at Sha Tin was confirmation of Hong Kong’s deep connection with horseracing as international…

After months of meticulous planning and preparation, LONGINES Hong Kong International Raceday (HKIR) is almost here and the moment of destiny has arrived for the 45 world-class horses entered in the four G1 races at Sha Tin on Sunday, 11 December.  With entrants from Ireland, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan and Australia assembled to challenge Hong…

The LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley tonight (7 December) marks the staging of one of the most important – and long-anticipated – events in the Hong Kong horseracing season.  Even with unfortunate last-minute issues caused by COVID-19, I am delighted with the world-class line-up of riders assembled to contest the four-race series…

The steady arrival in Hong Kong of outstanding horses from all over world over the past four days for the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races has been an uplifting sight and a reminder that our showpiece meeting is now only eight days away.   Following months of meticulous planning, the trackwork presence of international G1 winners…