HKJC CEO Blog

With so much outstanding horse racing on the horizon, there is an unmistakable sense of anticipation in Hong Kong as the Chinese New Year approaches. Little more than a month after an unforgettable staging of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), Hong Kong racing is next week peaking to a “Race for the Ages”…

Regardless of pursuit, success in the international arena is the ultimate. In Hong Kong, the quest for racing excellence is constant and, with the release of the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR) and the presence of 10 Hong Kong races among the world’s top 100 G1 races, we can feel justifiably proud.  With a…

Hong Kong racing is renowned as a melting pot of styles and backgrounds, whether it relates to horses, trainers or jockeys and on Wednesday night at Happy Valley, Money Catcher’s victory in the G3 January Cup provided another example of how uniquely international our sport is.  Ridden by Brazilian Silvestre de Sousa, who is also…

There was no shortage of highlights at a wonderful meeting at Sha Tin last Sunday when Vagner Borges again underlined the timeless value of commitment and discipline with Sight Success’ victory in the G3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy Handicap.  Vagner had gone 101 rides, 99 days and 13 minor placings without a winner, yet he could…

   For owners with ambitions of Four-Year-Old Classic Series success, the early stages of January are filled with dreams and aspirations. With HK$48 million spread across the three-race series – and also opportunities to land significant PPG and PP Bonuses – 2023 offers plenty of lucrative opportunities for the Classic generation.  At Sha Tin on…

New Year’s Day is always an auspicious occasion on the Hong Kong racing calendar and last Sunday was no exception with an outstanding performance from Vincent Ho with a four-timer and Lucky Sweynesse’s excellent G3 Chinese Club Cup Challenge Handicap victory.  Vincent has been in fantastic form this season with 34 wins from 261 rides…

And so, as we bade farewell to an unforgettable 2022, the New Year is upon us as we enter what shapes as another highly exciting phase in Hong Kong racing.   The passing of the old year and the arrival of the new always brings with it anticipation and the opportunity for reflection – and it…

High performance excellence is one of the enduring hallmarks of Hong Kong racing and we have been fortunate to witness incredible performances from our champion horses, jockeys and trainers over many years. From the feats of Silent Witness, Beauty Generation, Vengeance of Rain and Golden Sixty to the training deeds of John Size, Tony Cruz,…

Christmas is a time for celebration and reflection and, as 2023 approaches, we are in the fortunate position to be able to look back with pride and satisfaction at the achievements of Hong Kong racing over the past year.   Frankie Lor’s effort to win the 2021/22 Hong Kong trainers’ championship served as an inspiring reminder…

As 2022 draws to a rapid close, Hong Kong racing has much to reflect proudly on over the past year, including an incredible edition of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), but a cursory glance at next January’s calendar reveals how much more there is to look forward to in the New Year.  The…