HKJC CEO Blog

There is something about early-autumn Group competition which sets pulses racing. At Sha Tin last Sunday, two G2 contests arrived with a strong sense of anticipation as minds and dreams drifted forward to 12 December and the LONGINES Hong Kong International Raceday showpiece. Tony Millard and Francis Lui left Sha Tin at the weekend with…

After the unfortunate cancellation of Wednesday night’s Happy Valley race meeting because of Tropical Storm Kompasu and the raising of the Typhoon 8 signal, the sense of excitement over what might unfold at Sha Tin on Sunday (17 October) seems doubly potent.  With benign weather forecast, the staging of the first Group 2 contests of…

Unfortunately, because of factors beyond our control, and due to the fact the Typoon 8 signal will be in place until at least 4pm, we have been forced to cancel tonight’s meeting. The decision not to proceed with the meeting was reached after taking into consideration the safety of our race-day workforce over 8,000 people…

Fortunately, the Typhoon 8 which lashed Hong Kong on Saturday has not caused any major damage at Sha Tin Racetrack and, after receiving the relevant reports from different departments, we are ready to go with Sunday’s meeting. Given the amount of rain we have received, I would suggest all customers pay as much attention to…

Eight meetings into the new season and there is clearly much to be excited about, both locally and internationally.  At home, a buoyant wagering trend saw National Day Cup meeting turnover surge by more than 12 percent on the corresponding meeting in 2020 – $1.632 billion, up from $1.454 billion the previous year – and,…

It goes without saying that the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe has stood the test of time as one of the world’s greatest horse races and this year shapes as no exception.  The Arc is not only one of the most prestigious and important 2400m races in the world, it is also at the heart…

Approaching the eighth meeting of the season – National Day Raceday at Sha Tin on Friday (1 October) – it is already apparent the green shoots of the future are starting to bud with the emergence of several exciting young talents.  The retirement last season of Beauty Generation and Exultant marked not only the departure…

There is an unmistakable sense of excitement ahead of Sunday’s renewal of the G3 Celebration Cup, for reasons as much to do with the past as the future.  A cursory scan of the race’s honour roll leaves nobody in any doubt as to the quality of horse required to triumph against decorated opposition early in…

The overall strength of any organisation rests on the quality and commitment of its people and the Hong Kong Jockey Club is no different.   Indeed, the Club is fortunate to be blessed with a racing cohort comprised of world-class trainers and jockeys – expatriates and locals – veterinarians, integrity officials and farriers, among many others.  …

The joy of winning never fades, not even for John Size, Caspar Fownes, Joao Moreira or Zac Purton, so it was hardly surprising to witness the sheer jubilation charging through Luke Ferraris on Wednesday night (15 September) at Happy Valley.  Luke not only posted his first winner on Go Ballistic with a wonderful tactical display,…