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Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong racing
Racing has been held in Hong Kong since the 1800s and it is unequivocally the number sport in town. There are 88 meetings a season hosted across two venues in Sha Tin and Happy Valley with billions of dollars bet every week. It is considered the toughest jurisdiction in the world.
Stormy Grove wins the Classic Cup in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Matthew Poon Ming-fai

Lor unleashes Stormy Grove, Lucky With You and Salon S on key day at Sha Tin

The top trainer bids to get his season off the ground with two live chances in the feature Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m).

Hugh Bowman

Osborne and Guyon among four overseas stars set for Hong Kong winter stints

David Hall

Yuen celebrates first Valley win as Eustace, Hall, Chau and Ho double up

Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni eyes Valley success before first ride on Helios in Celebration Cup

Sardinian jockey has eight chances to strike at the city circuit ahead of his key mount in the weekend’s Group Three feature.

Andrea Atzeni celebrates his win on Crimson Flash last season with the Happy Valley crowd. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Ka Ying Rising arrives in Australia ahead of The Everest defence

It was smooth sailing for the world’s highest-rated racehorse after he departed Hong Kong on Sunday night.

Zac Purton

Calmer Little Paradise set to launch Hong Kong Mile mission in Celebration Cup

Last season’s outstanding Classic Mile winner is one of several top gallopers returning in Sunday’s Group Three feature.

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Douglas Whyte

Whyte heaps praise on Purton as pair collects race-to-race Happy Valley double

Derek Leung Ka-chun and Alexis Badel also celebrate doubles as Le Zonda completes brilliant hat-trick.

Young Arrow storms home to score under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Tung Chee-hwa

Sunday’s Sha Tin races cancelled due to state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa

The Jockey Club said the weekend’s 10-event card would not go ahead as “a mark of respect” for the city’s first chief executive.

Hugh Bowman

Bowman weighs up surgery v cortisone injection to repair hip labral tear

The Australian rider has HKIR hopes, but is facing at least four months out of the saddle if he opts for an operation on his injury.

Manfred Man Ka-leung

Who wins at Happy Valley? Bunta Baby a brilliant chance first up under Purton

Jay Rooney provides an extended rundown of his selections for the city circuit’s eight-race card.

Bunta Baby scores under Alexis Badel at the Valley in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Pierre Ng Pang-chi

Group races the aim for hat-trick-seeking Le Zonda as he makes Valley return

Pierre Ng’s promising stayer made a big impression with two come-from-behind wins at the city circuit last season.

Le Zonda wins easily at Happy Valley in July. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

‘Even Ka Ying Rising got beat’ – Hayes itching to prove Jedi Spurs is the real deal

Happy Valley trials await Australian trainer’s talented youngster this week as he readies for an October 1 return.

David Eustace

Eustace targets more early winners with strong quartet set for Happy Valley

Silvery Breeze, Dazzling Fit and last-start winners Gratifide and Holmes A Court give British handler a powerful hand at city circuit.

Manfred Man Ka-leung

Jockey Club on standby for Sha Tin meeting move as Purton continues momentum

Sunday’s 10-race card could be changed to another day, while champion jockey bags his third brace from as many fixtures this term.

Zac Purton guides Nyx Gluck to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Ellis Wong Chi-wang

Wong bounces back from Valley setback in style with huge 368-1 Sha Tin double

Alpha Strike and Luck Is Back go from pillar to post to give the young rider a day to remember.

Luck Is Back and Ellis Wong salute at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Who wins at Sha Tin? Lucy can go Sky-high on the quick backup

Jay Rooney runs through his selections for Sunday’s 10-race card.

Mark Newnham

Exciting four-year-olds headline busy Sunday for Newnham at Sha Tin

Youngsters Ever Luck and debuting import Money Games are part of nine-strong team for the Australian handler.

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Brenton Avdulla

Avdulla has ‘no ambitions to go home’ as he bids to earn a licence extension

Australian jockey is keen to bounce back from a quiet season and stay in Hong Kong beyond his six-month contract.

Brenton Avdulla celebrates victory in last year’s Classic Cup on Rubylot. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ka Ying Rising creates more history with highest ever rating for a sprinter

Hong Kong superstar achieves a mark of 135, surpassing the previous all-time best of 132 from Australia’s Black Caviar.

Talking Points

5 things to watch for during the 2026-27 Hong Kong racing season

The Ka Ying Rising show continues, who steps up in the absence of Romantic Warrior and can Voyage Bubble bounce back?

Britney Wong Po-ni

Lor aiming to jump-start his season as smart Classic Series hope enters the fray

The top trainer gives key updates on his four-year-old hopefuls as he readies a team of eight for Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting.

Frankie Lor at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Caspar Fownes

Fownes starts bid for back-to-back titles with Valley double, Ho slots treble

Five-time championship winner returns to happy hunting ground with a brace thanks to Jumbo Blessing and No Other Choice.

Jumbo Blessing storms home to score under Vincent Ho at the Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Brenton Avdulla

Richards sends strong squad to first Valley meeting led by Storming Dragon

Kiwi trainer has five chances at city circuit, including the six-year-old son of Star Turn who performed consistently at the track throughout last season.

Harry Bentley

Bentley returns to Valley after injury with strong book headed by Devas Twelve

British jockey ready to kick on after being prematurely sidelined by injury a month before the end of last season.

David Hayes

Ka Ying elevates to new level in one of the greatest performances at Sha Tin

Champion sprinter is the talk of world racing once again after his incredible return in Sunday’s Group Three HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup.

Ka Ying Rising effortlessly wins the Group Three HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Hayes

Hugh Bowman ‘in significant pain’, hip injury rules him out of next 2 meetings

Australian jockey stood down from Happy Valley and Sha Tin rides this week after being ruled unfit.

Hugh Bowman returns to the winner’s circle aboard Joyful Joy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hugh Bowman

Dirt specialist Sing Dragon defies 104-1 quote to land shock upset win

The five-time all-weather winner struck on the turf for the first time in a blowout success in the Class Two Albert Handicap.

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Fast Network’s Japanese Group One date in doubt as HK horses struggle abroad

Dennis Yip’s sprinter finishes down the field at Hanshin on Sunday as Gorgeous Win’s fifth in South Korea is the only international highlight.

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