HKJC CEO Blog

The world is gradually entering a new phase in the fight against coronavirus and racing is moving with it, albeit at different speeds in different places. France followed Germany in resuming racing behind closed doors on Monday, while Britain and Ireland are hoping to follow suit next month, and we wish them all the best…

There comes a stage in every long battle when the tide begins to turn in a certain direction. It’s possible we witnessed one such moment when our champion jockey Zac Purton rode a five timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday night and, in a wider context, this weekend could also prove a notable milestone in…

Wednesday marks the 30th meeting since the Club imposed stringent measures to reduce raceday attendance due to the emergence of coronavirus. In other words, a third of our entire racing season has now taken place under these essential limitations and the experience has taught us so much. It has taught us that the teams we…

We are now reaching a time when an assortment of major international racing nations are getting ready to emerge from periods of coronavirus lockdown. France and Germany are both aiming to resume racing after a lengthy suspension during the next week or two. The UK is hoping for Government approval to resume later this month…

A little time to reflect is valuable after major events, especially at a time like this, and after an emotional and dramatic FWD Champions Day I think Hong Kong racing can be more than satisfied. Hong Kong and its racing community have done extremely well coping with the threat of coronavirus and, for me, we…

The old saying that goes “may you live in interesting times” could hardly be more appropriate for what we have witnessed in Hong Kong over the last year or so. From the public demonstrations of 2019 to the huge upheaval caused by coronavirus in the first four months of 2020, our city has faced challenges…

Monday was a notable day in Hong Kong’s ongoing fight against Coronavirus, with zero new infections recorded in the city for the first time in six weeks. Clearly, it is highly encouraging to see that the range of measures put in place to combat a second wave of infections has had a positive effect but…

This has been an encouraging period for Hong Kong – with new cases of coronavirus down to single figures through the week – and extra protective measures appear to be having a positive effect. Government departments have all been asked to consider their plans for a gradual exit strategy, including on working arrangements and social…

Nothing can ever be taken for granted in these challenging times but the last week or so has provided some encouraging signs for Hong Kong as measures to contain coronavirus continue. A downward trend in infections over the last two weeks is very good news for everyone in the city and gives hope that continued…

Every day seems to bring significant change at the moment but, amid all the challenges presented by coronavirus, some important issues have come into sharper focus. First and foremost, this week has shown that the value of continuing racing with stringent safety measures in place is endorsed by the Hong Kong Government. Tuesday’s government media…