HKJC CEO Blog

It’s amazing to think that this Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting means we are already a third of the way into a new season and the last few months show how swiftly and dramatically things can change when you combine a fast-moving sport like racing with a high-energy city such as Hong Kong. Joao Moreira has…

The chance to see history made comes rarely and when it does it is important to appreciate it in full. Last Sunday will go down in Hong Kong sporting legend as the first time all four LONGINES Hong Kong International Races were won by Hong Kong horses. That fact alone is highly significant – and…

It has taken a huge amount of preparation by a lot of people, including owners, trainers, riders, grooms and HKJC staff, but the stage is now set for another memorable edition of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races. This has truly been an event our city can be proud of for many years and it…

Wednesday is the day when LONGINES HKIR week really starts to move into high gear. All the international horses for Sundays four G1 contests are now settled into their temporary home at Sha Tin and, back in the city, Happy Valley is all set for its biggest night of the year. By any standards, this…

The final week of the build-up to LONGINES HKIR is vital for all concerned and it is fascinating to watch how the home team and the international challengers complete their preparations. Sha Tin’s Quarantine barn is gradually filling up with star names from around the world and there was also some important barrier trial action…

There is no other place to start today’s Blog other than to express all our concern and best wishes to Tye Angland. We all know how dangerous racing can be for jockeys but that does not lessen the shock when something like this happens in any way. It is very important that Tye’s privacy is…

The countdown to LONGINES HKIR week continues and, with just two weeks to go, the important pieces are now in place. Congratulations to Matthew Poon for securing the final place in the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday. It must have been a nervous night for Matthew, who was suspended as Douglas…

Experience tells us that we should never take too much for granted in racing and last Sunday at Sha Tin proved the point yet again. A day that produced two track records and so many talking points started with another impressive success for our Horse of the Year Beauty Generation and the way he won…

For me, this is always one of the most exciting phases of the Hong Kong racing season both on and off the track. Already this week we have seen a fantastic list of international riders revealed for the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley on 5 December. And next week we look forward to…

Owners have always played a huge part in racing’s success so it was good to attend the 40th annual dinner of the Hong Kong Racehorse Owners’ Association on Monday night. It was a highly enjoyable occasion designed to recognise the great contribution made by so many people to the sport in general. As always, we…