Monthly Archives: 01/2023

These are exhilarating times for Hong Kong racing. Only five days after the incredible success of the Chinese New Year meeting on Tuesday (24 January), we are about to be treated to what shapes as a race of the ages with the G1 Stewards’ Cup this Sunday.  The recent release of the 2022 LONGINES World’s…

And so, after farewelling the Year of the Tiger with considerable momentum and renewed optimism, we welcome the Year of the Rabbit.  Reflecting on the past 12 months, we have much to be proud of in Hong Kong where horse racing has again provided tremendous entertainment and engagement – both locally and abroad – for…

With so much outstanding horse racing on the horizon, there is an unmistakable sense of anticipation in Hong Kong as the Chinese New Year approaches. Little more than a month after an unforgettable staging of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), Hong Kong racing is next week peaking to a “Race for the Ages”…

Regardless of pursuit, success in the international arena is the ultimate. In Hong Kong, the quest for racing excellence is constant and, with the release of the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR) and the presence of 10 Hong Kong races among the world’s top 100 G1 races, we can feel justifiably proud.  With a…

Hong Kong racing is renowned as a melting pot of styles and backgrounds, whether it relates to horses, trainers or jockeys and on Wednesday night at Happy Valley, Money Catcher’s victory in the G3 January Cup provided another example of how uniquely international our sport is.  Ridden by Brazilian Silvestre de Sousa, who is also…

There was no shortage of highlights at a wonderful meeting at Sha Tin last Sunday when Vagner Borges again underlined the timeless value of commitment and discipline with Sight Success’ victory in the G3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy Handicap.  Vagner had gone 101 rides, 99 days and 13 minor placings without a winner, yet he could…

   For owners with ambitions of Four-Year-Old Classic Series success, the early stages of January are filled with dreams and aspirations. With HK$48 million spread across the three-race series – and also opportunities to land significant PPG and PP Bonuses – 2023 offers plenty of lucrative opportunities for the Classic generation.  At Sha Tin on…

New Year’s Day is always an auspicious occasion on the Hong Kong racing calendar and last Sunday was no exception with an outstanding performance from Vincent Ho with a four-timer and Lucky Sweynesse’s excellent G3 Chinese Club Cup Challenge Handicap victory.  Vincent has been in fantastic form this season with 34 wins from 261 rides…