HKJC CEO Blog

The recruitment of the best possible jockeys and trainers for Hong Kong horseracing is an abiding objective for the Club in its ambition to be a world leader in the sport and, as such, I am delighted with James McDonald’s decision to accept an invitation to ride in Hong Kong from late November until early…

Already the most successful trainer in Hong Kong horseracing history in terms of championships won with 12 titles, John Size is on the cusp of reaching another remarkable milestone at Sha Tin this Saturday when the master trainer bids to post his 1,500th winner in Hong Kong.  To put John’s impending landmark into context, only…

With just over four weeks now until LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), there is building sense of anticipation as we rapidly approach the 10 December showpiece at Sha Tin with key results on four different continents over the past week.  In the US, the performance of WARM HEART to finish second behind INSPIRAL in…

Watching athletes at the peak of their powers is what makes world-class sport so compelling and, for more than two decades now, Ryan Moore has been operating at a level reserved for only the best of the best.  His consistent excellence bears comparison with the greats of other sports – Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Tiger…

Sha Tin hosts one of the most glamourous meetings of the season with Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day this Sunday (5 November) with a fusion of style, fashion and quality horseracing. For many in Hong Kong, Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day is a celebration of haute couture as stylish racegoers don their finest outfits at…

International horseracing has provided tremendous entertainment throughout 2023 and, as we build towards LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) in December, this weekend provides another feast of world-class competition for global racing purists. Two of the sport’s most famous venues – Flemington in Australia and Santa Anita Park in the United States – will host…

It is difficult to recall a more compelling weekend on horseracing’s world stage than last Saturday and Sunday when the herculean feats of ROMANTIC WARRIOR in winning the G1 W.S. Cox Plate (2040m) in Melbourne and EQUINOX’s record-breaking victory in the G1 Tenno Sho (2000m) in Tokyo served to remind us how important international horseracing…

Romantic Warrior’s win in the G1 W.S. Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley today (28 October) not only represents an amazing athletic performance by an outstanding horse, it also reflects incredible credit on Hong Kong racing, trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald.  What Danny and James achieved with Romantic Warrior for owner Mr Peter…

International competition is the pinnacle of horse racing and the difficulty of achieving success can never be under-estimated.  As a three-time Group 1 winner in Hong Kong, Romantic Warrior is among the elite 2000m horses on the global stage but, even with his proven prowess, he will need to create history if he is to…

With little more than seven weeks until the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (LONGINES HKIR) at Sha Tin on 10 December, I am delighted with the quality of entries for our showpiece meeting.   The importance of international racing to Hong Kong remains a key part of the Club’s operations and also our branding as…