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Ka Ying Rising coasts to victory under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

What makes Ka Ying Rising one of the most exciting prospects in world racing?

Sprinter’s brain, attitude and action set him apart, say David Hayes and Zac Purton.

18 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM

Assistant trainer Cheung enjoys added responsibility as Yung continues recovery

18 Nov 2024 - 12:27PM

Eustace breaks through at Sha Tin with longest-priced winner of the season

17 Nov 2024 - 8:14PM

Warrior has HK Cup at mercy after sparkling return in Jockey Club Cup

Champion galloper makes light work of Group Two rivals with thumping first-up victory.

17 Nov 2024 - 8:12PM

James McDonald pumps his fist as Romantic Warrior easily wins the Jockey Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Voyage Bubble stamps class over Jockey Club Mile rivals: ‘He’s a tough horse’

Ricky Yiu Poon-fai’s stable star heads to December’s Hong Kong Mile as the leading local hope.

17 Nov 2024 - 7:59PM

Purton blows a kiss as Ka Ying Rising makes history: ‘I knew it was a track record’

David Hayes’ magnificent speedster continues remarkable rise with stunning Group Two Jockey Club Sprint (1,200m) victory.

17 Nov 2024 - 9:08PM

Avdulla looks to upstage superstars with trio: ‘He can run really well’

Australian rides California Spangle, Straight Arron and Five G Patch in Sunday’s Group Two contests.

16 Nov 2024 - 4:46PM

Brenton Avdulla celebrates his Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup win aboard California Spangle. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ka Ying can continue Rising in Jockey Club Sprint: ‘He’ll be hard to beat’

Veteran handler alters plans to ensure trackwork cancellation does not scupper sprinter’s preparation ahead of Sunday.

16 Nov 2024 - 10:55AM

Exclusive | Sha Tin’s future a family affair as Jockey Club looks to next generation of fans

Developments at track geared towards ensuring facility appeals to younger audience should under 18s be allowed to attend.

15 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM

Warrior all set for Jockey Club Cup as superstar kick-starts mammoth season

Veteran handler says February’s Group One Saudi Cup (1,800m) ‘is the most important race’ for his flag-bearer this term.

15 Nov 2024 - 10:07AM

Romantic Warrior reigns supreme in April’s Group One QE II Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Editorial | Winners and losers with Hong Kong’s wind of change

While Hong Kong stock exchange for the first time traded normally through a typhoon No 8, the city’s popular horse racing took a hit.

15 Nov 2024 - 6:30AM

Commuters line up at the Hung Hom Cross-Harbour Tunnel Toll Plaza, amid warnings of the onset of Tropical Storm Toraji. Photo: May Tsec

Bowman opts for Helios over Sage in Jockey Club Sprint

Australian ace makes call to ride Premier Bowl runner-up over Group One winner.

14 Nov 2024 - 3:33PM

Exclusive | Jockey Club chief expects ‘massive stimulus’ as sport is developed on mainland

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges believes there will be a racing and betting industry in mainland China in the future.

14 Nov 2024 - 1:11PMvideocam

Ng confident Patch hasn’t reached his ceiling ahead of Jockey Club Mile

Leading trainer says ‘we haven’t seen the best of him yet’ as stable star chases fourth straight win.

14 Nov 2024 - 12:18PM

Galaxy Patch storms home to win the Sha Tin Trophy. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Exclusive | ‘World class’ Hong Kong racing can boost tourism across GBA, Jockey Club chief says

CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges predicts number of mainland travellers to races in city could double by 2030.

14 Nov 2024 - 1:13PMvideocam

Jockey Club abandons last three Valley races amid T8 typhoon warning signal

Races seven to nine were called off on Wednesday night as Tropical Storm Toraji edges closer to Hong Kong.

13 Nov 2024 - 11:14PM

Young Emperor-Romantic Son rematch headlines hot midweek finale

Struggling to convert at Sha Tin, trainer David Eustace looks a chance to add to his impressive Happy Valley record on Wednesday night.

12 Nov 2024 - 4:21PM

Valley next for jumping Jolly, while things going ‘smoothly’ for Ka Ying Rising

Trainer David Hayes will change things up with his three-year-old, who has twice thrown away any chance of victory while leading.

11 Nov 2024 - 4:01PM

Circuit Jolly (right) trials at Happy Valley in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Bullish Yiu backs Bubble in rematch with Patch: ‘He will turn the tables’

Veteran handler is confident his stable star can defeat Pierre Ng’s charge with James McDonald in the saddle on Sunday.

11 Nov 2024 - 2:21PM

Sha Tin-bound Straight out to follow in footsteps of HK Vase winner Junko

Four-year-old is one of the leading hopes in Sunday’s Group One Grosser Preis von Bayern in Munich.

10 Nov 2024 - 7:24AM

Savvy Brilliant and Voyage Samurai deliver Lor late Sha Tin brace

Veteran handler claims Saturday’s final two races with talented four-year-old and consistent galloper.

9 Nov 2024 - 7:38PM

Savvy Brilliant storms home to record a scintillating win under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Magic Control fends off Wunderbar in thriller: ‘I was a little bit relieved’

Cody Mo’s four-year-old narrowly denies John Size’s hype machine at Sha Tin on Saturday.

9 Nov 2024 - 7:15PM

Magic Control (right) narrowly denies Wunderbar (left) at Sha Tim. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Poon makes 31st birthday one to remember with Sha Tin double

In-form jockey lands a brace courtesy of Ka Ying Attack and Panasonic Cup victor Green N White.

9 Nov 2024 - 7:06PM

Magic welcomes Wunderbar back to Sha Tin 1,000m: ‘He’s running to keep him going’

Beaten by a good one last start, Cody Mo’s speedster will again have his work cut out.

8 Nov 2024 - 4:53PM

Hewitson hopes pickup ride on Hermod kick-starts his season

South African believes he can take advantage of golden opportunity on unbeaten four-year-old in Panasonic Cup.

8 Nov 2024 - 4:55PM

Lyle Hewitson is excited to ride Packing Hermod for the first time in a race on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Bottomuptogether faces crucial Classic Mile test in Panasonic Cup

Handler hopes quality galloper will handle step-up in distance en route to first leg of four-year-old series.

8 Nov 2024 - 4:54PM

Bottomuptogether rises to 1,400m for the first time in Saturday’s Panasonic Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Prince Alex shakes off golf cart mishap, while Jockey Club shifts Conghua load

Douglas Whyte’s galloper breaks his maiden not long after suffering cuts in Sha Tin incident.

8 Nov 2024 - 9:03AM

Hayes aims to end mini-drought with Rubylot in Panasonic Cup

Australian handler bids for breakthrough success with in-form four-year-old in Saturday’s feature.

7 Nov 2024 - 1:28PM

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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.

last updated:

9 September, 2024