HKJC CEO Blog

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…

The International Conference of Horseracing Authorities (ICHA) was held in Paris on Monday (7 October) with a particular focus on integrity, which is racing’s most fundamental pillar. Integrity sits at the heart of horse racing and it is critical that we reinforce the importance of integrity, not only in our sport, but also in other…

For racing purists, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe meeting is one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures on the global racing stage and this season is no exception. With six Group 1 contests, the Arc meeting is crammed with quality and will be monitored closely by racing fans around the world. Our Sunday evening…

One of the hallmarks of Hong Kong’s world-class racing is its extremely competitive nature and the slender margins which often separate victory and defeat, a trend which was again evident during Tuesday’s (1 October) National Day Raceday at Sha Tin. Of the 10 races, seven were decided by half a length or less with three…

The National Day Raceday at Sha Tin on Tuesday (1 October) is one of the most important occasions on the Hong Kong racing calendar as we gather to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with a wide range of wonderful cultural and entertainment programmes as well as world-class…