HKJC CEO Blog

The steady arrival in Hong Kong of outstanding horses from all over world over the past four days for the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races has been an uplifting sight and a reminder that our showpiece meeting is now only eight days away.   Following months of meticulous planning, the trackwork presence of international G1 winners…

The safe arrival of Australia’s Laws Of Indices in Hong Kong on Tuesday (29 November) and the imminent touchdown tonight of the first shipment of world-class horses from Japan for the LONGINES Hong Kong Races (HKIR) means we are now just days away from our showpiece meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday, 11 December.  By…

After months of planning, Hong Kong racing’s “celebration of champions” is rapidly becoming a reality with confirmation of the final LONGINES International Jockeys’ Challenge (IJC) line-up and the imminent arrival of LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) runners.  On Wednesday night, the final three spots in the LONGINES IJC slotted into place with the elevation…

After months of meticulous planning, the finishing touches are being applied to what shapes as a wonderful staging of the 2022 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on 11 December with the selection of a world-class cast of internationally-acclaimed horses for our flagship meeting.  With 26 individual Group 1 winners from Hong Kong, Japan, Germany,…

With only 22 days until LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), Bank Of China (Hong Kong) Race Day at Sha Tin on Sunday (20 November) shapes as a critical dress rehearsal for our top Hong Kong horses, trainers and jockeys.  On the same afternoon when some of Japan’s leading LONGINES HKIR contenders contest the G1…

Few things in racing stir the senses as much as the imminent reappearance of champions – horses and humans – and we are fortunate in Hong Kong to celebrate both this week.  The announcement of the overseas riders selected to compete in the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) on 7 December at Happy Valley and the…

The LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) are widely regarded as the Turf World Championships and, as the days tick down to next month’s showpiece, we are looking forward to a “Celebration of Champions” at Sha Tin on 11 December.  The initial entry of 172 outstanding horses from around the world and also Hong Kong…

The G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse meeting is always one of the most eagerly anticipated race days on the Hong Kong calendar and last Sunday at Sha Tin (6 November) again marked a wonderful occasion with quality horse racing and an incredible atmosphere.  The enthusiasm and engagement of a stylish crowd created an ambience which…

As the days countdown to next month’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races, the Club is planning ways in which we can create a better customer experience for our local racing fans at Sha Tin on 11 December.  Our objective is to give our loyal customers the opportunity to see the best horses from around the…

The successful staging this week in Hong Kong of the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit and the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens indicates that our incredible city is very much open and back in business.  With only five weeks until the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), these two showcase events have drawn positive attention to…