HKJC CEO Blog

Unfortunately, the hoisting of the No.8 typhoon signal this afternoon by the Hong Kong Observatory has forced us to cancel tonight’s race meeting at Happy Valley.  The safety of our race-day workforce of over 8,000 people, which includes personnel from racing, wagering and catering, as well as the welfare of our horses, trainers and other…

The provisional line-up for the four Group 1 features at the HK$110 million LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on 11 December is gradually taking shape following the close of entries and, with only six weeks to go, the early signs are certainly positive. Several factors will ultimately decide which horses face the starter at…

Wellington’s performance to win the G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (October 23) could not have been any more impressive – or better timed – ahead of the close of entries for Hong Kong horses in the four Group 1s at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) in December.    Given…

With the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) only seven weeks away, the G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin tomorrow shapes as a key lead-in race to the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) on 11 December.  A very competitive and high-quality field is headed by Hong Kong Champion Sprinter Wellington, last year’s…

With just over seven weeks until the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (LONGINES HKIR), I am delighted with the calibre of entries for our flagship meeting at Sha Tin on 11 December.  International racing is an integral part of the Club’s operation and a key cornerstone of the Club’s brand as a global racing organisation. …

The reappearance of Group 1 winners Russian Emperor, Panfield and Waikuku in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (16 October) serves as a timely reminder that LONGINES Hong Kong Raceday (LONGINES HKIR) is now only eight weeks away.  The clash between the established guard and rising star…

World-class international racing is a key priority for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and, as LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (LONGINES HKIR) on 11 December rapidly approaches, this weekend shapes as one of the most important on the global racing landscape.  It is just over eight weeks until some of the world’s premier horses and…

Watching top-class athletes at the peak of their powers is a privilege and in Hong Kong over the weekend, we witnessed two of the city’s finest at their very best with Zac Purton’s astonishing seven-timer at Sha Tin on Sunday (9 October) and snooker champion Marco Fu’s incredible performance at the Hong Kong Masters.  At…

Creating career pathways and providing opportunities for home-grown talent has long been a key Hong Kong Jockey Club objective. The nurturing of youth, both inside and outside of horse-racing, is integral to our commitment to the betterment of Hong Kong society.  On Wednesday night (5 October), Dennis Yip and Matthew Poon extended what has become…

At Sha Tin on Saturday, the National Day race meeting was celebrated in fine style with attendance of 11,701 and turnover of HK$1.588 billion – the second-highest for a National Day meeting – and the performance by Super Wealthy.  With the improving COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong, we will look into how we can increase…