HKJC CEO Blog

One of the most exciting aspects of a new season is the emergence of potential contenders for Hong Kong’s lucrative Four-Year-Old Classic Series and Danny Shum has quickly unearthed a pair of talented young gallopers. PACKING POWER, an Australian-bred four-year-old by Toronado, and HELENE WARRIOR, an Irish-bred three-year-old by Starspangledbanner, showed plenty of quality at…

The retirement of any champion, regardless of the sport, is always poignant and confirmation that GOLDEN SIXTY has run his last race marks not only the end of one of the most glorious chapters in Hong Kong racing history, but also international racing. As we reflect on a truly outstanding career, there is an immense…

An auspicious and eagerly-anticipated event on the city’s sporting landscape, Hong Kong’s season-opening meeting lived up to expectations at Sha Tin on Sunday (8 September) with a wonderful start to the 2024/25 season crowned by KA YING RISING’S brilliant win in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m). The on-course vibe was extremely positive, befitting…

After an eventful week with the disruption caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, the scene is now set for the opening of the 2024/25 Hong Kong racing season at Sha Tin tomorrow (Sunday, 8 September) with the running of the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m). The start of a new season is always…

As the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games draw to a close this weekend, Hong Kong’s extraordinary athletes continue to fill our city with immense pride and admiration with the performances of our talented boccia teams. Overnight, Ho Yuen-Kei claimed her second gold medal of the Games alongside Tse Tak-wah with a 5-3 victory over South Korea’s…

Success on the international stage is the ultimate achievement, regardless of the sport or discipline, and Hong Kong’s performance overnight to win two gold and two silver medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris stands as a truly extraordinary accomplishment in our sports history. In a glorious day in the French capital, Team Hong…

With the memories of Hong Kong, China’s spectacular 2024 Olympic Games achievements still vivid, our attention has now returned to Paris for the Paralympic Games, where our athletes are also determined to do Hong Kong proud. Inspired by the deeds of Vivian Kong, Edgar Cheung, Siobhan Haughey and other top athletes in Paris last month,…

The 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Sapporo, Japan, over the past week has been a resounding success, addressing the challenges and opportunities facing horse racing and also reinforcing the need for unity and harmonisation across our sport. More than 800 delegates from more than 40 nations and regions enjoyed an enriching and challenging Business…

Despite the summer break with no local races, racing fans are provided with opportunity to enjoy top class overseas races with our continued simulcast program. In the seven simulcast days we have covered top class races from Great Britain, South Africa, Germany and France. These feature races offered with World Pool have included the King…

As the Olympic Games wrap up and we look forward to the Paralympic Games, I’ve been reflecting on the extraordinary success of Hong Kong, China athletes. In Vivian Kong, Edgar Cheung, Siobhan Haughey and all our other top athletes we witnessed a masterclass of Hong Kong’s “Can-Do” and “Play-To-Win” spirit. Their success is a timely…