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Victor The Winner before the start of the Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama racecourse with Joao Moreira on board. Photos: HKJC

Sprinters Stakes another example of challenge HK gallopers face overseas

Achieving success abroad is one of racing’s biggest hurdles, as proven by Victor The Winner and Mugen last Sunday.

Achieving success abroad is one of racing’s biggest hurdles, as proven by Victor The Winner and Mugen last Sunday

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‘Sad’ Meagher dreams of one final HKIR tilt for a Singapore-trained horse

3 Oct 2024 - 11:13AM

Punters pile in as National Day turnover withstands HK$40 million Stoltz blow

1 Oct 2024 - 10:06PM

Excitement machine Packing Power extends unbeaten streak under Zac Purton

Danny Shum’s Classic Mile prospect continues sizzling start to career with comprehensive Class Three triumph on Sha Tin debut.

1 Oct 2024 - 6:45PM

Packing Power cruises to victory for Zac Purton in his first Sha Tin start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ng adds to title lead as Beauty Waves’ Group Three win highlights Sha Tin double

Talented sprinter’s National Day Cup success delivers third-season handler first leg of running brace.

1 Oct 2024 - 8:08PM

Bowman passed fit to ride at Tuesday’s National Day meeting

Australian jockey recovers from ear issue in time to partner Invincible Sage in Group Three feature.

1 Oct 2024 - 8:39AM

Purton poised to send rivals Packing despite wide gate: ‘He’s bouncing’

Champion jockey heads to Sha Tin with an impressive book of rides, including Danny Shum’s unbeaten four-year-old.

30 Sep 2024 - 5:31PM

Packing Power makes it two from two at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Bowman no certainty to partner Invincible Sage in Tuesday’s National Day Cup

A final call on the star Australian jockey’s availability will be made on race-day morning after he missed Saturday’s meeting with an ear issue.

30 Sep 2024 - 4:02PM

Eustace raring to go ahead of long-awaited HK debut: ‘We all want to compete’

City’s newest trainer saddles two runners at Sha Tin’s National Day meeting on Tuesday.

30 Sep 2024 - 11:56AM

The HK Racing Postscript: Who’s hot, who’s not and the best of September

Zac Purton and Mark Newnham are firing, while Frankie Lor and Vincent Ho are hoping to kick into gear quickly.

30 Sep 2024 - 10:14AM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chadwick hoping to weave some National Day Magic

In-form jockey retains the ride aboard Cody Mo’s exciting speedster for Tuesday’s feature at Sha Tin.

29 Sep 2024 - 5:50PM

Matthew Chadwick eases Magic Control home at Sha Tin earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Shum praises Victor The Winner as Hong Kong duo fall short in Sprinters Stakes

Group One Centenary Sprint Cup winner is gallant in defeat in Japan, while emerging speedster Mugen struggles.

29 Sep 2024 - 6:15PM

Trio flash Classic Series potential with powerful wins: ‘He’s quite exciting’

Rubylot, Pray For Mir and Prestige Always reign supreme at Sha Tin.

28 Sep 2024 - 7:41PM

Thompson breaks through after ear issue sidelines Bowman

In the absence of his more experienced countryman, the Australian jockey steps in to pilot Daily Trophy to victory.

28 Sep 2024 - 6:08PM

Ben Thompson enjoys his win aboard Daily Trophy at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ng leans on previous Japan experience in pursuit of first Group One win

Third-season Hong Kong trainer continues push for elite-level success at Nakayama.

28 Sep 2024 - 5:16PM

Pierre Ng is confident he can land his first Group One with Mugen in Sunday’s Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Yiu rues Volcanic Spark’s draw after tricky run of gates: ‘It spoils my day’

Three of the veteran handler’s four Saturday runners have drawn nine or wider.

27 Sep 2024 - 4:14PM

Teetan set to test tricky Nakayama track ahead of Sprinters Stakes ride on Mugen

Mauritian jockey to ride in Japan on eve of Group One bid aboard Pierre Ng’s emerging sprinter.

27 Sep 2024 - 3:04PM

Atzeni backs Harold to finally Win at Sha Tin: ‘He never runs a bad race’

Jockey heads to Saturday’s meeting with an ‘even book’ of six rides.

27 Sep 2024 - 2:27PM

Harold Win gallops on the Sha Tin dirt under Andrea Atzeni. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Opinion | Tsui leaving nothing to chance this time: ‘I can’t miss anything now’

Given a lifeline in June, the veteran handler has started the season in fine style as he takes aim at the Jockey Club’s increasingly malleable trainers’ criteria.

26 Sep 2024 - 5:59PM

With Classic Mile on the radar, Lor puts youngster’s unbeaten record on the line

Bottomuptogether bids to make it four from four in Saturday’s Class Three Yan Chai Trophy (1,200m).

26 Sep 2024 - 12:18PM

Fownes and Bowman combine for Valley treble: ‘We’re working well together’

Four-time champion trainer and star Australian rider light up city circuit, thanks to wins from Sky Song, Noble Pursuit and Rocket Spade.

26 Sep 2024 - 12:44AM

Caspar Fownes and Hugh Bowman celebrate a third of the evening. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Trainers’ championship leader Hayes rates Samarkand his best chance at Happy Valley

Champion handler confident he can continue his strong start to the campaign with seven runners at city circuit.

24 Sep 2024 - 1:31PM

David Hayes (left) has high hopes for Samarkand at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ng thrilled with Mugen ahead of Group One Sprinters Stakes: ‘I’m over the moon with him’

Quality sprinter in top order as he prepares for overseas elite-level test at Nakayama racecourse on Sunday.

24 Sep 2024 - 11:23AM

Wunderbar return brings the excitement after Celebration Cup snooze

While one of John Size’s progressive gallopers disappointed, the returning son of Rich Enuff certainly did not.

24 Sep 2024 - 9:02AM

Purton impressed with Packing Hermod’s return at Sha Tin trials: ‘It was no surprise’

Superstar rider pleased with emerging galloper’s hit-out in preparation for first-up assignment next month.

23 Sep 2024 - 1:13PM

Packing Hermod bolts in at Sha Tin in July under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong’s greatest ever racehorse, Golden Sixty, bids farewell

Three-time Horse of the Year is honoured at a special ceremony, with fans flocking to see him parade at Sha Tin on Sunday.

23 Sep 2024 - 1:11PM

Golden Sixty bids farewell at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: May Tse and Kenneth Chan

Cruz, Avdulla team up for Group Three success with The Golden Scenery

Legendary trainer and Australian jockey land another feature triumph in first Group race of the season.

22 Sep 2024 - 6:54PM

Wong scorches to first Hong Kong victory: ‘It’s a bit unreal’

Apprentice breaks through with her 12th ride in the city, leading throughout aboard Douglas Whyte’s Cheval Valiant.

22 Sep 2024 - 6:14PM

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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.

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9 September, 2024