HKJC CEO Blog

Even in defeat – with a desperately close second in the G1 Dubai Turf (1800m) – ROMANTIC WARRIOR has once again proven what a champion he is while showcasing Hong Kong’s world-class racing on the international stage and confirming his status as one of the world’s premier middle-distance horses. Hong Kong’s global champion almost defied…

ROMANTIC WARRIOR’s appearance in the G1 Dubai Turf (1800m) at Meydan on Saturday night (April 5) highlights a wonderful weekend of international racing with elite Group 1 races attracting global focus and Hong Kong’s champion horses, trainers and jockeys vying for success at the highest level. ROMANTIC WARRIOR will chase more history at Meydan under…

With less than a month until FWD Champions Day on 27 April, KA YING RISING provided the perfect prelude ahead of the HK$22 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) with another incredible performance at Sha Tin on Sunday (30 March). In posting his 11th win in a row, KA YING RISING produced one of the…

Champion athletes – human and equine – create excitement and a sense of occasion and this Sunday (30 March) is no exception with the reappearance at Sha Tin of KA YING RISING, the world’s top-ranked sprinter, along with a cluster of fellow Group 1 winners. Bidding to extend his winning streak to 11 races in…

International horse racing is the pinnacle of our sport and this weekend some of the best horses in the world will compete in Australia, South Africa, Japan and Hong Kong. Ahead of the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) from Chukyo Racecourse in Japan and Sha Tin’s feature double-header – the G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) and G2…

The HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) is synonymous with the catchphrase “Once In A Lifetime Glory” and the 2025 staging of the Classic lived up to the billing with a sensational day of world-class racing highlighted by CAP FERRAT’s magnificent victory. Contested in perfect weather in front of record BMW Hong Kong Derby…

The moment of destiny is almost upon the 14 horses and their connections as we prepare to celebrate the 2025 HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 March), when “Once in a lifetime glory” awaits the victor. After months of planning and hoping, ultimate success in the Classic coveted…

The day of reckoning is almost upon the 14 contenders who will contest the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 March) and this year’s Derby shapes as one of the most fascinating Classics in memory. With the presence of HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) winner MY…

The hopes and dreams of connections involved with the 14 horses selected to compete in the 2025 BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on 23 March are a vital step closer to reality – and “once in a lifetime glory” – after the official field selection process. Now just over eight days away from the staging…

The emergence of rising stars is always exciting and the performance of BUNDLE AWARD at Sha Tin on Sunday (9 March) was not only important from a BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) perspective ahead of the formal field selection announcement, but also is a sign that our incentives to entice Hong Kong owners to invest…