Monthly Archives: 03/2025

Champion athletes – human and equine – create excitement and a sense of occasion and this Sunday (30 March) is no exception with the reappearance at Sha Tin of KA YING RISING, the world’s top-ranked sprinter, along with a cluster of fellow Group 1 winners. Bidding to extend his winning streak to 11 races in…

International horse racing is the pinnacle of our sport and this weekend some of the best horses in the world will compete in Australia, South Africa, Japan and Hong Kong. Ahead of the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) from Chukyo Racecourse in Japan and Sha Tin’s feature double-header – the G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) and G2…

The HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) is synonymous with the catchphrase “Once In A Lifetime Glory” and the 2025 staging of the Classic lived up to the billing with a sensational day of world-class racing highlighted by CAP FERRAT’s magnificent victory. Contested in perfect weather in front of record BMW Hong Kong Derby…

The moment of destiny is almost upon the 14 horses and their connections as we prepare to celebrate the 2025 HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 March), when “Once in a lifetime glory” awaits the victor. After months of planning and hoping, ultimate success in the Classic coveted…

The day of reckoning is almost upon the 14 contenders who will contest the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 March) and this year’s Derby shapes as one of the most fascinating Classics in memory. With the presence of HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) winner MY…

The hopes and dreams of connections involved with the 14 horses selected to compete in the 2025 BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on 23 March are a vital step closer to reality – and “once in a lifetime glory” – after the official field selection process. Now just over eight days away from the staging…

The emergence of rising stars is always exciting and the performance of BUNDLE AWARD at Sha Tin on Sunday (9 March) was not only important from a BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) perspective ahead of the formal field selection announcement, but also is a sign that our incentives to entice Hong Kong owners to invest…

With only 15 days until the running of the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on 23 March, competition for places in the city’s most prized race is intensifying as excitement and anticipation build. Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) winner RUBYLOT (100) and Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) MY WISH (97)…

The extraordinary globe-trotting feats of ROMANTIC WARRIOR continue to reflect positively on the Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) and I am excited to see what unfolds at the 2025 HKIS at Sha Tin’s Parade Ring from 6.30pm on Friday (7 March). Entrenched as a global middle-distance champion, ROMANTIC WARRIOR was sold for HK$4.8 million at…

The HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) is traditionally one of the highlights of the Hong Kong racing season and last Sunday’s (2 March) edition was no exception with RUBYLOT winning an intriguing contest. Second last on the home turn, RUBYLOT produced the fastest final 400m sectional of the race in 22.30s to beat…