HKJC CEO Blog

It is hard to know where to begin when describing the emotions of a highly significant day at Sha Tin on Tuesday. As has happened so often, Beauty Generation stole the show on the track and our dual Horse of the Year looked as good as ever in breaking his third track record in the…

And so we come to one of the first real flagship days of the Hong Kong racing season. The shape of our National Day race programme has changed over the years but in recent times it has become the natural starting point for some of our very best horses. We have to accept that the…

We are living in challenging times which require us to make a clear distinction between what is going on in the sporting world and events in wider society. The spotlight was back on racing at Sha Tin on Saturday and Karis Teetan stole the show with an amazing five timer crowned which included all the…

This has been another significant week in the history of Hong Kong racing. The last few days have provided a chance to assess all aspects of the decision to cancel Wednesday’s evening meeting at Happy Valley and I would like to thank all concerned for the understanding shown. As we stated at the time, public…

Public safety concerns have led the Hong Kong Jockey Club to cancel tonight’s race meeting at Happy Valley. It is our responsibility to ensure that racehorses, racegoers, jockeys and employees are safe at all times. The Club has been monitoring the situation in Hong Kong closely. It has conducted a thorough risk assessment of the…

The old saying goes that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that is certainly true when it comes to a night at Happy Valley. This week marked the first fixture for two months at our city track and, although that isn’t an especially long break, it was clear right through the night that a…

Forward planning is at the heart of everything we do in Hong Kong racing and, with that in mind, it is great to hear the Jockey Club Licensing Committee have announced that we will have a new trainer for the start of the 2020/2021 season. With more than 3,000 winners to his credit – including…

Week one of a new season has been significant on many levels but it appears that Hong Kong’s passion for horse racing remains as strong as ever. For me, that was the message that rang out loud and clear from our Season Opening at Sha Tin last Sunday. Given the current political climate and a…

There is nothing quite like the sense of optimism that the start of a new racing season brings. The summer break is not so long as it used to be in Hong Kong, but the seven weeks since a record-breaking 2018/2019 season closed have given everyone involved in our sport the chance to take a…

The end of any Hong Kong racing season always sparks a wide range of emotions and this year is no exception. Of course, it is always good for those who have been working hard to look forward to a summer break, but nights like Wednesday at Happy Valley provide a perfect reminder of what a…