HKJC CEO Blog

Sha Tin hosts one of the most anticipated meetings of the season with Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day on Sunday (3 November) with a blend of glamour, fashion and world-class horseracing. For many in Hong Kong, Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day is the pinnacle of haute couture as racegoers don their finest outfits at one…

With the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) in December now only five weeks away, Group 1 competition this weekend will not only provide tremendous entertainment to global racing purists, but will also provide formlines for the LONGINES HKIR showpiece on 8 December. As preparations continue for LONGINES HKIR, I look forward to assessing the…

Happy Valley is not only one of the most spectacular racing venues in the world, it also generates a unique atmosphere and our day meeting at the city circuit on Sunday (27 October) lived up to expectations with a wonderful vibe and superb racing. Six races of the 10 races at Happy Valley were decided…

The entry for the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) has generated a lot of excitement and interest with 193 nominations, including 60 individual Group 1 winners, among the entries received this week and anticipation is building quickly ahead of the 8 December flagship meeting. Elite horses from 11 different racing jurisdictions feature in the…

With just over six weeks until the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (LONGINES HKIR) at Sha Tin on 8 December, I am pleased with the quality of entries for our flagship meeting. International racing is a fundamental part of the Club’s operations and integral to our branding as a global racing leader. Accordingly, it is…

The reappearance of established champion CALIFORNIA SPANGLE along with the presence of fellow international Group 1 winner INVINCIBLE SAGE and exciting sprinter KA YING RISING at Sha Tin on Sunday (20 October) is a reminder the glittering LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) are fast approaching. The G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) is one of…

Since its introduction in 2019, World Pool has showcased international racing on the global stage while delivering greater odds liquidity with deeper wagering pools for racing purists and customers around the world. More than 25 countries currently participate in World Pool, allowing customers to commingle through the Hong Kong Jockey Club on a string of…

The Hong Kong, China’s Paris 2024 Olympic Team Celebration Raceday last Sunday (13 October) was one of the highlights of the season so far as Sha Tin hosted our incredible Olympic stars as well our world-class equine athletes. There was a tremendous vibe at Sha Tin as we gathered to acclaim our Olympic Team in…

Achievement in the international sporting arena is the ultimate for athletes from all disciplines and it is even more so with the Olympic Games, which is widely regarded as the pinnacle. At Sha Tin on Sunday (13 October), we acknowledge the amazing, history-making achievements of Hong Kong, China’s Paris 2024 Olympic Team, which covered itself…

On a personal note, I was honoured and humbled to be re-elected as Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) at its Executive Council meeting in Paris on Tuesday (8 October). I am committed to continuing to work closely with passionate and inspiring horseracing administrators from around the world for the betterment of…