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Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges is a highly influential figure in global horse racing, having served as Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club since 2007. He joined the Club in 1998, transforming it into a world-leading racing organisation and its Charities Trust into a top global donor. He also chairs the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Asian Racing Federation, demonstrating his significant international leadership. Previously, he led Germany’s horse racing and breeding authority. His expertise spans racing administration, business development, and charitable contributions, earning him prestigious international honours.

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

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The first four meetings have seen the jockeys shunning the inside rail, but is there any rhyme or reason to the strange start to the campaign?

Jockey Club investigates reasons for concerning decline in local turnover

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Hong Kong Jockey Club deepens Guangzhou ties ahead of Conghua debut

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The awards, which celebrate young people’s achievements, marked their 45th edition, with plans afoot to extend the scheme to the Greater Bay Area.

Student of the Year Awards: past winners gather to celebrate decades of excellence

‘Every time I see the other winners of the Student of the Year Awards, I am surprised to see they have improved every time,’ 1985 winner Dr Chan Mui-tong says.

Student of the Year Awards: 40 pupils lauded as organiser reveals expansion plan

Starting next year, awards scheme to feature new AI literacy category and seek to recognise student excellence in places beyond Hong Kong.

Champion Miler award wide open, while Ka Ying’s No 1 ranking is under threat

My Wish, Voyage Bubble and Romantic Warrior look hard to separate for the season’s best 1,600m performer.

Hong Kong Jockey Club joins forces with Deauville in France on MOU

The 3-year agreement further cemented a relationship that already involves racing events in the city and at the Deauville-La Touques Racecourse.

Ka Ying’s rating likely to reach at least 130 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

Champion sprinter’s figure of 128 is expected to increase in the wake of his dominant Chairman’s Sprint Prize success.

Record tourist numbers flock to ‘one of the best race meetings ever’ at Sha Tin

Officials hail city’s second-biggest race meeting of the year a big success, with betting turnover skyrocketing.

Champions Day raiders arrive in HK as Fownes reclaims championship lead

International contenders fly into city ahead of showpiece meeting, while trainer snatches back title advantage at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Japanese star Museum Mile and trio of local hopes withdrawn from QEII Cup

Four scratchings from the Group One feature have reduced the field to nine, while Oisin Murphy has been confirmed for two Champions Day rides.

Ka Ying to race at Conghua? Jockey Club considers bold feature move to mainland

Hong Kong superstar could headline November meeting in China as officials consider transferring Group Two sprint.

Many firsts, new faces as rugby, racing finally share stage on Hong Kong 7s week

Women’s player Haruka Uematsu, four men to make debuts at Kai Tak Stadium; Happy Valley to stage meeting on Wednesday.

Ka Ying Rising tops World’s Best Racehorse Rankings; Derby field revealed

Romantic Warrior second as hometown heroes take out top spots, while Little Paradise, Numbers remain on track for city’s most coveted race.

New tech, engaging younger fans crucial to racing’s future, Jockey Club boss says

Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges hails Riyadh discussions on the sport ‘a huge success’.

Hong Kong Jockey Club boss calls for worldwide unity to help racing prosper

More than 600 guests from around the world have converged on Saudi Arabia to discuss challenges the sport will face.

Year of the Horse: meet 3 equine icons who define Hong Kong racing

One with a joint record 17 consecutive wins, one who is the top-selling plush joy in Jockey Club gift shops and one with record earnings.

The history that beckons champions Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior in 2026

Superstar gallopers look poised for big years again after sensational Group One victories on Sunday.

Chance to see Ka Ying Rising make history the main bet for local fans at Sha Tin

With bets on the horse barely paying out, most had come only to watch the race, cheer on their favourite and witness an important moment.

Jockey Club set to stage ‘world-class racing’ at Conghua from October

Horse racing will launch later this year at the Guangdong province track as part of the National Equine Industry Development Plan.

Ka Ying Rising rated equal second in Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

The David Hayes-trained superstar becomes Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper in history after reaching a figure of 128.

Galloping horses theme of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks display

Jockey Club will sponsor show as part of campaign to celebrate the equine zodiac throughout the Year of the Horse, from races to exhibitions.

Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong Kong

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Safety and well-being of racehorses the key focus of Jockey Club conference

Speakers and delegates from around the world gather in Hong Kong for three-day event highlighting the care of gallopers.

Starter deflects praise after stopping track invader in Hong Kong Cup

Vision of official’s quick response in scary incident at Sha Tin has gone viral on social media.

HKIR ‘one of greatest days of Hong Kong racing’ despite track invader incident

Some quick thinking from Jockey Club starter Chris McMullen ensures a crisis is averted, while record number of tourists attend.

Editorial | Student of the Year Award winners set inspiring example for Hong Kong