Born to race: 3 Hong Kong jockeys on ‘Ben Ming Nian’, what Year of the Horse means to them
Despite sharing the same birth year, Vincent Ho, Karin Teetan and Matthew Chadwick have taken very different paths to the top
In the cycle of the Chinese zodiac, the “Ben Ming Nian” – a year that corresponds to the same zodiac animal as your birth year – is often met with caution and respect.
Some see it as a curse with potential obstacles, while others consider it a chance for personal growth aligned with their sign.
For Hong Kong jockeys Vincent Ho Chak-yiu, Karis Teetan and Matthew Chadwick – all born in the Year of the Horse 36 years ago – this cycle carries special meaning as their daily lives are closely linked to the animal of their birth sign in a high-stakes sport.
And while the trio share the same birth year, their paths to success and views on luck are as different as their horses.