HKJC CEO Blog

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…

Achieving the right balance between safe social distancing, protecting the economy and ensuring the normal functioning of society is vital as Hong Kong enters the latest phase of the fight to combat Coronavirus. And, as part of maintaining that balance, it is gratifying to hear that the Hong Kong government are in agreement that continuing…

Another week draws to a close in this testing time for racing but our bubble remains intact after a midweek meeting at Sha Tin where Karis Teetan stole the show with a treble. Just 46 Owners with runners were on hand for Wednesday’s All-Weather Track card but we believe it is important to keep the…

Social distancing has become a fundamental part of life the world over. It must also be a fundamental part of horse racing as we approach the next vital phase of the coronavirus crisis and its effects were clearly illustrated when CNN came to experience Hong Kong’s resilience and can do spirit at Happy Valley recently.…

The strange feeling brought on by the sight of racing on a near-deserted racecourse ought to lessen over time. But that wasn’t the case at Happy Valley this week. Wednesday was a perfect night for racing, warm and still with no humidity, and under normal circumstances it would have been party time at our city…

The grey clouds parted at Sha Tin on Sunday as Golden Sixty and Vincent Ho produced one of the most stunning BMW Hong Kong Derby wins in history. It was a memorable day for many reasons but the rapidly changing news agenda continues to affect us all and every day brings new, important developments. The…