Monthly Archives: 03/2026

After 57 meetings and 553 races this season, a cursory glance at the 2025/26 trainers’ championship standings confirms the fiercely nature of Hong Kong’s world-class racing remains as intense as ever with only five wins separating the top five trainers. Caspar Fownes (43) currently holds sway from Mark Newnham (42), Danny Shum (41), David Hayes…

The appearance of Hong Kong’s three equine heavenly kings – KA YING RISING, ROMANTIC WARRIOR and VOYAGE BUBBLE – in Sha Tin barrier trials over the past week signals the start of the one of the most exciting phases in the city’s world-class racing. With FWD Champions Day rapidly approaching on 26 April, KA YING…

The BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) is always one of the most anticipated contests of the season and, with wonderful performances from INVINCIBLE IBIS, Mark Newnham and Hugh Bowman, Hong Kong’s most coveted race duly lived up to expectations on Sunday (22 March). Clocking the fastest time in the history of the long and distinguished…

The moment of truth has finally arrived for 14 talented young stayers as they prepare to contest the HK$26 million Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (22 March) for the right to claim “once-in-a-lifetime glory” – an achievement which is amplified by the fact the 2026 Classic is being staged in the…

After months of preparation and planning, 2026 BMW Hong Kong Derby Day (22 March) is almost upon us with a magnificent dual celebration with the staging of the race of “once-in-a-lifetime glory” – an occasion made even more auspicious since it is contested in the Year of the Horse. Opportunity beckons for 14 emerging stayers,…

With the completion of the official barrier draw for the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on Sunday (22 March) at Sha Tin, the stage is now set for a truly compelling staging of the “race of once-in-a-lifetime glory.” As the most coveted race in Hong Kong, the BMW Hong Kong Derby carries even…

Ireland has enjoyed a long and successful association with Hong Kong’s world-class horseracing and tonight (18 March) at Happy Valley, we celebrate St Patrick’s Day with the 19th running of the Ireland Trophy Handicap (1200m) at our iconic city racecourse. Ireland has had profound influence on Hong Kong racing over the years and that link…

With only eight days until the running of the “race of once-in-a-lifetime glory”, the official BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) field selection sets the scene for what shapes as a truly auspicious staging of Hong Kong’s most coveted race in the Year of the Horse. The announcement of the 14 selected horses to contest the…

With only 11 days until the staging of the 2026 BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on 22 March, it is appropriate that Happy Valley – the original site of the city’s most prestigious race – could have an influence on the final field selection. LE ZONDA, who is currently rated 75, and…

With only two weeks until the running of the 2026 BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m), anticipation and excitement are quickly building ahead of the 149th running of the race of once-in-a-lifetime glory at Sha Tin on 22 March. The aspiration of competing in – and winning – the city’s most prestigious race burns brightly for…