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Longines Hong Kong International Races

The Longines Hong Kong International Races, known as the "turf world championships", will be run on December 10 at Sha Tin. Horses from all over the world flock to the New Territories to run in the HK$25 million Hong Kong Cup (2,000m), HK$23 million Hong Kong Mile (1,600m), HK$18.5 million Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) and HK$18 million Hong Kong Vase (2,400m).

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9 December, 2024

Longines Hong Kong International Races

‘One of the best, if not the best’ HKIR attracts record tourist numbers

New Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law watches on as the city’s marquee meeting goes ‘to perfection’.

‘Fair dinkum’ Voyage Bubble Hong Kong’s new mile king after powerful victory

J-Mac ecstatic as Warrior romps to third HK Cup: ‘It was a pinch-me moment’

Lui runs rampant with Sha Tin four-timer as California lands monster gamble

Classic Mile-bound Packing Hermod headlines the handler’s afternoon while Happy Park, Packing Angel and Divano also salute.

Ka Ying Rising bags first Group One with workmanlike HK Sprint win

Boom sprinter gets the job done to claim maiden elite-level success as the equal shortest-priced winner in HKIR history.

Alex Ferguson mellowing with age, but Sha Tin win would still quicken pulse

The former Manchester United manager’s seven-year-old Spirit Dancer will tackle the Longines Hong Kong Cup on Sunday.

Emerging Ka Ying overshadows champion Warrior in build-up to HK racing’s big day

There’s not much that hasn’t been said about Ka Ying Rising this week, but now it is time for action.

Ng backs Patch in Bubble rematch: ‘He’s going to win a Group One’

Five-year-old galloper contests Sunday’s Group One Longines Hong Kong Mile.

Without A Fight headlines Australia’s HKIR return: ‘It feels like the Olympics here’

Melbourne Cup hero one of three raiders from Down Under at Hong Kong’s showpiece meeting.

J-Mac backs Warrior to repel overseas raiders in HK Cup

Star jockey believes champion galloper is ‘peaking up better than he did last year for the same race’.

Former Hong Kong rugby captain Nick Hewson’s Ka Ying Rising connection

New Zealander has been fortunate enough to transition from life as a professional sportsperson into something he’s just as passionate about.

Tactical change on the cards for Japan’s Soul Rush in HK Mile

Trainer indicates different strategy in Sha Tin feature but wouldn’t reveal his likely instructions for Joao Moreira.

Lerner’s dream realised as he returns to Sha Tin two decades after riding stint

French trainer rode in the city as a young jockey in 2004 and now saddles Calif in the Group One Longines Hong Kong Cup (2,000m).

O’Brien holds high hopes of fitting farewell for Luxembourg in HK Vase

Champion trainer aims to go one better with stallion after changing tack for Sha Tin’s biggest meeting.

Eustace family bragging rights up for grabs at HKIR: ‘It’s very exciting for us’

Harry saddles Docklands in the Group One Hong Kong Mile, while Sha Tin’s newest trainer David has three runners on the undercard.

Moreira out to continue HK Vase love affair, while McDonald sets sights on Purton

Magic Man chases a fourth win aboard a Japanese galloper in the 2,400m feature.

British battalion poised for HKIR raid: ‘The way it sets up here is ideal’

Seven runners bid to become the first Briton to win at Sha Tin’s marquee meeting in over a decade.

Ka Ying Rising must make history in Hong Kong Sprint date with destiny

Poised on the edge of superstardom, the David Hayes-trained galloper must overcome gate 11 at Sha Tin on Sunday.

HKIR: Watch the last start of every Hong Kong Cup runner, including Romantic Warrior

Navigating international form can be a minefield for punters, but the Post is here to help you back a winner at Sunday’s Hong Kong International Races.

HKIR: Watch the last start of every Hong Kong Mile contender

Navigating the overseas form can be challenging for punters, but the Post is here to help you back a winner at Sha Tin’s marquee meeting.

HKIR: Watch the last start of every Hong Kong Sprint runner, including Ka Ying Rising

Navigating international form can be a minefield for punters, but the Post is here to help you back a winner at Sunday’s Hong Kong International Races.

American Group One winner Nobals withdrawn from HK Sprint with a fever

Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint victor fails to recover from setback, with Flying Ace replacing him in HKIR feature.

HKIR: Watch the last start of every Hong Kong Vase runner

Navigating the overseas form can be challenging for punters, but the Post is here to help you back a winner at Sha Tin’s marquee meeting.

Frenchman Barzalona overcomes odds to win first IJC crown at Valley

Given little chance as a $30 outsider, 33-year-old jockey dominates prestigious contest with two wins and a second.

McDonald lands Happy Valley treble but has to settle for IJC second

Star New Zealander will enter a huge weekend in top form after victories aboard Prince Alex, Smart Fighter and Chill Chibi.

Ice-cool Kawada backs Liberty Island to topple Warrior: ‘She has a big chance’

Japanese rider oozes confidence ahead of Sunday’s Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m) showdown.

Massive Sovereign withdrawn from Hong Kong Cup

Derby hero suffers bone injury, reducing the field for the city’s richest race to 11.

Who wins the IJC at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

Three of the Post’s seven-strong panel think Colin Keane is the man to beat in Wednesday night’s competition.