HKJC CEO Blog

A cursory examination of the BMW Hong Kong Derby honour roll is all that is required to provide a sense of what might unfold at Sha Tin tomorrow.   A Classic in terms of both Hong Kong and international racing, the BMW Hong Kong Derby’s promotional slogan – “Once In A Lifetime Glory” – remains as…

And so, with the final field to be declared and the barrier draw to unfold on Thursday, the countdown is well and truly on for the one of the season’s highlights – the HK$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin on Sunday (20 March).  It is remarkable to think a year has already…

After months of intricate planning – and no small amount of hoping and dreaming among owners, trainers and jockeys – the BMW Hong Kong Derby is almost upon us.  The successor to Sky Darci will be anointed at Sha Tin on Sunday, 20 March, joining an honour roll crammed with champions who have reigned supreme…

The continuation of racing in a safe and secure environment remains the Club’s overarching objective and I am extremely grateful and thankful for the support and dedication we have received from those within the Hong Kong ‘Racing Bubble.’   Our sport has been challenged as never before but, through the incredible determination of everyone involved, we…

With little more than two weeks to the BMW Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin on 20 March, the leading contenders are well exposed following the first two legs of the HK$48 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series. The top tier of Derby contenders is accurately reflected in the ratings with Hong Kong Classic Cup winner California…

With under three weeks until one of the highlights of our season, the BMW Hong Kong Derby scenario looks as intriguing as ever after a spectacular renewal of the Hong Kong Classic Cup at Sha Tin last Sunday.  While honours deservedly rested with California Spangle, Tony Cruz and Zac Purton after the Hong Kong Classic…

With just under a month to the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m), calculations for the HK$24 million Classic are likely to become much clearer at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon. The obvious starting point is the HK$12 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) where all 14 runners hold entries for the BMW Hong Kong Derby…

“Patience is a virtue” is an adage which has long applied to horseracing for and, at Sha Tin last Sunday, there was more evidence that good things come to those who wait.  As we saw with both Russian Emperor and Golden Sixty in the G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m), yielding track conditions –…

Even in these current challenging times, nothing quickens the pulse as much as the prospect of Group 1 competition.  Despite the worsening COVID conditions, we are fortunate to have two elite contests as a welcome distraction at Sha Tin on Sunday, including the reappearance of Hong Kong’s equine champion Golden Sixty, who attempts to rebound…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged two years ago, the Club has stringently adhered to two important guiding principles in how it operates its business activities – firstly, that none of our business activities shall create any public risks and, secondly, that none of these activities shall put the health and safety of our members, employees…