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Sun 21st Sep 2025

Cancellation of Happy Valley Race Meeting — Wednesday, 24 September 2025

In light of the approach of Super Typhoon Ragasa and the latest forecasts issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has decided that the Happy Valley race meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 September 2025, will be cancelled.

11.41AM

Sun 27th Apr 2025

Tastiera stamps his class on sparkling international field to land FWD QEII Cup

By Maddy Playle

Tastiera was triumphant on his return to Sha Tin as Japan’s 2023 G1 Tokyo Yushun (2400m) hero dominated a thrilling renewal of the HK$28 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (27 April).

3.36PM

Wed 4th Dec 2024

Yuga Kawada hopeful ‘different kind of greatness’ can lift Liberty Island in Cup clash with Romantic Warrior

By Scott Burton and Mariko Seki
Japanese superstar Yuga Kawada and trainer Mitsumasa Nakauchida find themselves in the familiar role of attempting to spoil the party in Sunday’s HK$40 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m), with Liberty Island viewed by many observers as the main danger to Romantic Warrior’s hat-trick bid.

1.02PM

Without A Fight trainer Sam Freedman celebrate after winning The Melbourne Cup

Without A Fight ready to deliver KO blow in LONGINES Hong Kong Vase

11.16AM

Tue 3rd Dec 2024

Ryan Moore aims for further LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) success

By Tom Peacock
Ryan Moore was playing it typically cool over his chances in Wednesday’s (4 December) LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley.

11.12AM

Sun 24th Nov 2024

Derek Leung, Cody Mo star with trebles as Patch Of Theta takes Chevalier Cup

By Leo Schlink
Patch Of Theta continued impressive career progress at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 November) when the consistent gelding claimed the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Chevalier Cup Handicap (1600m) as Derek Leung and Cody Mo dominated with trebles.

10.40PM

Fri 15th Nov 2024

Jamie Richards ends winless sequence at Happy Valley, Zac Purton slots double

Tested by the travails of a challenging season, Jamie Richards combined with Zac Purton to end a frustrating run of outs at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (13 November) with a rare piece of good fortune before the last three races of the meeting were abandoned because of weather-related safety considerations.

4.29PM

Tue 12th Nov 2024

Voyage Bubble leads Yiu quartet at Sha Tin’s Group 2 triple-header

By Declan Schuster
Versatility and consistency have been two hallmarks of Voyage Bubble’s career and the Ricky Yiu trainee is chasing a seventh career win in Sunday’s (17 November) HK$5.35 million G2 BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin.

4.25PM

Mon 11th Nov 2024

Exciting sprinter Ka Ying Rising seeks another Group 2 blitz at Sha Tin

By Declan Schuster
Ka Ying Rising has rapidly assumed chief position of Hong Kong’s sprinting ranks and on Sunday (17 November) the 127-rater lines up in the HK$5.35 million G2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) as trainer David Hayes eyes a HK$26 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) challenge for his talented four-year-old next month.

9.21PM

Tue 5th Nov 2024

Ensued takes Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse, enhances LONGINES HKIR claims

By Leo Schlink
Ensued took a vital important step towards the 2024 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on 8 December with victory in the HK$4.2 million G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Handicap (1800m) under an inspired ride by Karis Teetan at Sha Tin on Sunday (3 November).

11.17AM

Sun 20th Oct 2024

Ka Ying Rising confirms elite quality with stunning G2 Premier Bowl triumph

By Leo Schlink
Clocking one of the fastest 1200m times ever recorded at Sha Tin, Ka Ying Rising continued a relentless march towards the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) in December with imperious victory in the G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (20 October).

4.44PM

Thu 17th Oct 2024

Vincent Ho slots Happy Valley three-timer to continue season revival

By Leo Schlink
Casting aside the frustration of a sluggish start to the season, Vincent Ho posted a Happy Valley treble on Wednesday night (16 October), crowned by Jumbo Legend’s spectacular last-to-first win, to take riding honours.

10.22AM

Tue 15th Oct 2024

Ka Ying Rising faces California Spangle in Group 2 Premier Bowl

By Declan Schuster
David Hayes is eager to test Ka Ying Rising in Sunday’s (20 October) HK$5.35 million G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin, although the dual Hong Kong Champion Trainer (1997/98 & 1998/99) remains wary of an imposing California Spangle threat.

11.28AM

Douglas Whyte eyes Happy Valley target with Young Arrow

11.25AM

Sun 13th Oct 2024

Galaxy Patch underlines rich talent with G2 Sha Tin Trophy romp

By Leo Schlink
Synonymous with Golden Sixty’s towering feats, Vincent Ho has anointed Galaxy Patch as Hong Kong’s “next future star” after the gelding’s dominant HK$5.35 million G2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) victory at Sha Tin on Sunday (13 October).

10.27PM

Sun 6th Oct 2024

Frankie Lor breaks through with Sha Tin double

By Leo Schlink
Winless after eight meetings, Frankie Lor’s stable cranked into top gear at Sha Tin on Sunday (6 October) with a double crowned by Sword Point’s brilliant win in the Class 2 Nam Long Shan Handicap (1650m, dirt).

6.45PM

Tue 1st Oct 2024

Beauty Waves wins G3 National Day Cup

By Leo Schlink
Beauty Waves continued an impressive rise through Hong Kong’s sprint ranks with victory in the HK$4.2 million G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Tuesday (1 October) as Pierre Ng and Alexis Badel combined successfully with the former Irish speedster.

10.37PM

Sun 29th Sep 2024

Hall wary ahead of Group 1 winner Invincible Sage’s return

By Leo Schlink
David Hall hopes Invincible Sage can again contend for Hong Kong’s elite sprint contests this season, but believes lower-weighted rivals in the HK$4.2 million G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Tuesday (1 October) are better suited by the race conditions.

1.40PM

Wed 25th Sep 2024

Caspar Fownes, Hugh Bowman combine for Happy Valley treble

By Leo Schlink
Caspar Fownes and Hugh Bowman continued a flourishing partnership at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (25 September), dominating with a treble to maintain the duo’s stunning winning strike rate.

5.35PM

Tue 24th Sep 2024

Group 3 aim for Mo on National Day

By Declan Schuster
Cody Mo is expecting to break new ground next Tuesday (1 October) by saddling his first runner in a Group race in Hong Kong when Magic Control contests the HK$4.2 million G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin.

12.44PM

Sun 22nd Sep 2024

The Golden Scenery provides Tony Cruz with another Celebration Cup triumph

By Leo Schlink
Tony Cruz claimed the HK$4.2 million G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) for the third time in four seasons when The Golden Scenery produced a career-best performance under Brenton Avdulla at Sha Tin on Sunday (22 September) to win the first Group race of the 2024/25 Hong Kong season.

9.51AM

Fri 20th Sep 2024

Alexis Badel bids for successive G3 Celebration Cup wins

By Leo Schlink
Alexis Badel will attempt to join Zac Purton and Joao Moreira as multiple winners of the G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) when the Frenchman combines with Manfred Man’s Chiu Chow Spirit in the HK$4.2 million feature on Sunday (22 September).

12.47PM

Sun 8th Sep 2024

Ka Ying Rising sets HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup history

By Leo Schlink
Defying history and testing track conditions, rising star Ka Ying Rising continued an irrepressible advance through Hong Kong’s sprint ranks with record-breaking success in the HK$3.72 million Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (8 September).

12.30PM

Fri 6th Sep 2024

Zac Purton wary of Ka Ying Rising weight challenge in season-opening feature

By Leo Schlink
Preparing to resume a relentless chase of Douglas Whyte’s all-time Hong Kong record for the most wins by a jockey, Zac Purton acknowledges the daunting historical challenge facing Ka Ying Rising in the HK$3.72 million Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (8 September).

12.58PM

Tue 3rd Sep 2024

David Hall hopes Flying Ace can open 2024/25 Hong Kong season in style

By Leo Schlink

Aiming to extend a remarkable consistency, David Hall hopes Flying Ace can kick-start his stable’s quest for more success in the HK$3.72 million Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) when the 2024/25 Hong Kong season opens at Sha Tin on Sunday (8 September).

10.41AM

Sun 14th Jul 2024

Francis Lui crowns excellent season with Hong Kong trainers’ championship victory as Purton slots six-time

By Leo Schlink

Francis Lui has staged a magnificent comeback on the final day of the 2023/24 season to claim the Hong Kong trainers’ championship for the first time, sealing victory with a quartet — and a win in the last race of the season — to deny Pierre Ng by one win in a thrilling battle.

9.50AM

Thu 4th Jul 2024

Majestic Knight shines as Whyte, Yiu, Bowman and Ferraris log doubles

By Leo Schlink
Majestic Knight reclaimed top form to crown an ascendant season with his fourth win of a fine campaign with victory in the Class 2 Briar Handicap (1000m) as trainer Douglas Whyte celebrated a double at Happy Valley on Thursday night (4 July).

2.09PM

Mon 1st Jul 2024

Pierre Ng seizes upper hand in Hong Kong trainers’ title battle with Sha Tin double

By Leo Schlink

Pierre Ng reclaimed the ascendancy in the rollercoaster tussle for the 2023/24 Hong Kong trainers’ championship with a crucial double at Sha Tin on Monday (1 July) to edge two wins clear of Francis Lui.

11.05AM

Tue 25th Jun 2024

Dream Winner returns in quality dash at Happy Valley

By Declan Schuster

Dream Winner set the track alight last season with three wins from as many starts and Frankie Lor’s former boom sprinter emerges from the sidelines on Wednesday (26 June) at Happy Valley to contest a cracking HK$2.84 million Class 2 Tan Shan River Handicap (1200m).

10.36AM

Sat 15th Jun 2024

Francis Lui claims Hong Kong trainers’ championship lead with double

By Leo Schlink

A pivotal double with two emerging talents at Sha Tin on Saturday (15 June) has catapulted Francis Lui into the 2023/24 Hong Kong trainers’ championship lead, setting the scene for an intense battle with long-time leader Pierre Ng across the final seven meetings of the season.

2.04PM

Wed 5th Jun 2024

Danny Shum continues excellent run with Happy Valley double

Riding a euphoric wave after Romantic Warrior’s stunning G1 Yasuda Kinen (1600m) triumph in Tokyo on Sunday (2 June), Danny Shum was again to the fore at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (5 June) with a double.

2.01PM

Sat 1st Jun 2024

Yiu retains telling faith in Voyage Bubble ahead of Yasuda Kinen

Ricky Yiu is optimistic Voyage Bubble can upstage Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior when the decorated pair clash in the G1 Yasuda Kinen (1600m) at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday (2 June).

1.57PM

Sat 11th May 2024

Ricky Yiu joins Hong Kong racing’s 1,000-win club with treble

By Leo Schlink
Ricky Yiu has joined Hong Kong racing’s elite by reaching the 1,000-win milestone to match the feats of the city’s most decorated trainers with Hayday’s breakthrough success at Sha Tin on Saturday (11 May).

11.17AM

Mon 18th Mar 2024

Temperament crucial as Massive Sovereign takes aim at 147th BMW Hong Kong Derby

By Declan Schuster

Massive Sovereign burst onto the scene earlier this month and Zac Purton believes the Irish-bred’s ability to quickly adapt to different circumstances can prove decisive in Sunday’s (24 March) HK$26 million 147th BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin.

12.41PM

Wed 6th Dec 2023

Purton declares Lucky Sweynesse ready to strike in LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint

By Daryl Timms
Zac Purton is under no illusions that Lucky Sweynesse must take another upward step to win the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (10 December) when he takes on a high-quality field of local and international sprinters.

4.11PM

Mon 4th Dec 2023

Zac Purton faces challenge in bid for more LONGINES IJC glory

By Maddy Playle
Six-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey Zac Purton believes he has his work cut out in his bid for a fourth success in the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (6 December) after a challenging start to the season.

11.00AM

Hong Kong Gold Cup Golden Sixty and Vincent Ho win for trainer Francis Lui

Superstar Golden Sixty readies for probable LONGINES Hong Kong International Races swansong

10.54AM

Sun 3rd Dec 2023

Alexis Badel eyes LONGINES HKIR features after Sha Tin double

By Leo Schlink
Chasing breakthrough LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) success on Sunday (10 December), Alexis Badel laid down a positive marker for the showpiece meeting when the Frenchman posted a confidence-boosting double at Sha Tin today (Sunday, 3 December).

10.51AM

Fri 1st Dec 2023

Caspar Fownes debuts BMW Hong Kong Derby hopeful

By Leo Schlink
Plotting a third BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) conquest, Caspar Fownes will unveil Classics contender Awesome Fluke in the Class 3 Salisbury Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (3 December).

12.16PM

Sun 19th Nov 2023

Lucky Sweynesse bounces back to form with G2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint win

By Daryl Timms
After two successive defeats, champion sprinter Lucky Sweynesse produced a fighting finish to narrowly down Victor The Winner to claim successive victories in the G2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (19 November).

3.48PM

John Size posts 1,500th Hong Kong win and slots Sha Tin four-timer

3.44PM

Wed 15th Nov 2023

Brenton Avdulla eyes more riches with Sight Success

By Declan Schuster
After scooping his biggest prize in Hong Kong aboard Sight Success last month, jockey Brenton Avdulla hopes the underrated sprinter can propel him to further heights as the pair gear up for Sunday’s (19 November) HK$5.35 million G2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin.

12.11PM

Tue 14th Nov 2023

Taj Dragon rises chasing a Happy Valley first

By Declan Schuster
Leading the trainers’ championship on 20 wins, Pierre Ng is confident Taj Dragon can overcome Happy Valley’s nuances when he contests the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Tokyo Handicap (1650m) under jockey Zac Purton on Wednesday night (15 November).

12.02PM

‘Amazing’ Golden Sixty limbers up as Vincent Ho returns to action

11.56AM

Tue 10th Oct 2023

Frankie Lor has Money Catcher on another LONGINES Hong Kong Cup trail

By Declan Schuster
Trainer Frankie Lor is buoyant Money Catcher can take another step forward this season as he readies for Sunday’s (15 October) HK$5.35 million G2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin.

10.08AM

California Spangle is back for Sha Tin Trophy defence

10.06AM

Thu 28th Sep 2023

Frankie Lor chases more early-season G3 success in National Day Cup Handicap as milestone looms

By Leo Schlink
Frankie Lor hopes to add the G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (1 October) to last weekend’s G3 Celebration Cup Handicap success when he saddles Adios and Rewarding Together in the HK$4.2 million sprint feature.

5.01PM

Thu 21st Sep 2023

Fownes has high hopes for Straight Arron ahead of Sha Tin return

By Leo Schlink
Caspar Fownes hopes Straight Arron can lay the foundations for a bountiful campaign when the emerging staying star contests the HK$4.2 million G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 September).

9.37AM

Tue 19th Sep 2023

Danny Shum has a BMW Hong Kong Derby Feeling with Helene

By Declan Schuster
Helene Feeling has swiftly garnered a strong set of BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) credentials and trainer Danny Shum is hopeful the exciting three-year-old can advance his claim when he resumes in Wednesday night’s (20 September) Class 2 Victoria Harbour Handicap (1650m).

2.40PM

Thu 14th Sep 2023

Jockeys Hugh Bowman and Zac Purton permitted to ride overseas

Permission has been granted for Club Jockey Hugh Bowman to be absent from Hong Kong in order to partner LINDERMANN in the Underwood Stakes (Group 1) to be run at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne on Saturday, 23 September 2023.

1.13PM