HKJC CEO Blog

The beauty of sport lies not only in the competition itself but also in the connections it forges across borders, cultures and generations. In recent weeks, I have been reminded time and again of how racing and sport can act as a bridge — whether through international partnerships, youth development initiatives or the global stage…

The Shergar Cup at Ascot remains one of the most distinctive fixtures in the global racing calendar – a meeting where national pride, team spirit and individual skill intertwine in a way that few other events can match. Unlike most race days, where the focus is squarely on individual wins, the Shergar Cup thrives on…

Glorious Goodwood produced a string of world-class performances this week, including the surprise G1 Sussex Stakes (1609m) triumph of QIRAT under a brilliant ride by Hong Kong-bound Richard Kingscote, the familiar excellence of Ryan Moore and Aidan O’Brien and the considerable resilience of all participants in the face of an incredible rain storm. As one of…

Few weeks in the international racing calendar offer such a sweeping array of emotion and excellence as we have just witnessed – and indeed are about to witness again. The resounding victory of CALANDAGAN in last weekend’s G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2392m) at Ascot was a performance of poise, power and…

The season finale at Happy Valley just over a week ago (16 July) was one of the best-ever editions of Happy Wednesday. The iconic racecourse is a magical place under the lights, and coupled with the incredible drama of the night’s racing, the spectacular entertainment on show and the vibrant crowd, it all came together…

And so, after 10 months of world-class competition and entertainment, tonight’s (16 July) season finale at Happy Valley marks the close of a truly outstanding chapter in Hong Kong’s racing long and distinguished history. After 88 meetings and 847 races, the curtain will fall on a season shaped by the incredible feats of champion horses,…

The towering accomplishments of Hong Kong’s horses, trainers and jockeys have been a constant source of pride and joy throughout a truly unique 2024/25 season and, fittingly, Friday night’s (11 July) Hong Kong Champion Awards ceremony was a magnificent celebration of a remarkable season. The combined accomplishments of KA YING RISING, ROMANTIC WARRIOR and VOYAGE…

After 85 meetings and 818 captivating races, a truly extraordinary Hong Kong horse racing is now in its final phase as we prepare to celebrate a string of unique accomplishments with the 2024-25 Champion Awards on Friday night (11 July). Even by Hong Kong racing’s world-class standards, this season has been unique with the stellar…

Hong Kong horse racing is renowned for its capacity to showcase elite sport as quality entertainment and Saturday’s (5 July) meeting at Sha Tin was no exception with the win of DANCING CODE and the presence of his famous owner, Aaron Kwok. Revered as one of Hong Kong’s ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ in deference to an…

An extraordinary 2024/25 Hong Kong racing season is rapidly drawing to a close but, even with only four meetings left in the campaign, there is still much to play for before the season finale on 16 July. With 40 scheduled races remaining in the season, Zac Purton has already secured an eighth Hong Kong jockeys’…