HKJC CEO Blog

One of the most fascinating aspects of every Hong Kong season is monitoring the progress of horses who have competed in the Four-Year-Old Classic Series and 2022/23 is no different.  Across recent seasons, we have followed the advances of Golden Sixty, Romantic Warrior and California Spangle with growing interest, especially with their rise from four-year-old…

Continuous development and the pursuit of excellence are key elements of the Club’s commitment to all of its activities, both in Hong Kong and the Mainland.  The signing this week of a Supplemental Framework Cooperation Agreement with the Chinese Equestrian Association (CEA) to fully promote strategic cooperation in speed racing and the equestrian industry until…

The welfare of our horses and racing participants is of the utmost importance at all times and, as summer approaches, the Club has taken the proactive step of introducing Twilight Race Meetings as an additional measure to mitigate the effects of extreme heat.  We are acutely aware of the issues posed by climate change and, based…

Driven by a string of towering performances, an incredible 2023 FWD Champions Day will live long in the annals of Hong Kong racing as we absorb the significance of last Sunday’s stunning achievements.  Firstly, I wish to thank the 54,000 people – including many first-time racegoers – who attended the meeting and helped create such…

After months of planning, expectation and building excitement, FWD Champions Day is finally upon us.  International racing is about quality and with 10 individual Group 1 winners among the 24 selected runners from five separate racing jurisdictions – Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand – we have a truly global sporting event…

With only four days to go until FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (30 April) and the return of international horses, trainers and jockeys, there is a palpable sense of anticipation and excitement building in the city. International competition is the ultimate benchmark and with 10 individual Group 1 winners among the 24…

The prize money and incentive structure details announced this week for the 2023/24 season provide a clear blueprint for the future and a telling vote of confidence in Hong Kong racing as we prepare to celebrate FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (30 April).   Hong Kong owners will next season share HK$1.38 billion…

With the arrival this week of the first wave of international contenders for FWD Champions Day – and with only 11 days until the Sha Tin showcase meeting – there is an unmistakable sense of anticipation and excitement building.  The safe arrivals from Australia of Dubai Honour, My Oberon and Aegon marks the start of…

With only two weeks until FWD Champions Day, we are delighted to welcome back international trainers, jockeys, owners and horses for our 30 April flagship meeting.  With nine selected runners from abroad, the international entry for the HK$25 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m), HK$20 million G1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) and HK$20 million G1…

As a world-class racing club, we act continuously for the betterment of society and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Day is an opportunity to highlight the Club’s long-standing and successful partnerships with Government departments, non-government organisations (NGOs), community groups and academic institutions in support of Hong Kong’s social needs.  The Hong Kong Jockey Club…