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Tue 29th Oct 2019

Millard keeps shtum as Elusive State impresses

Dirt track specialist Elusive State posted an impressive win in the Class 2 Kwangtung Handicap Cup (1650m) at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 27 October) but trainer Tony Millard remained evasive regarding future plans for the talented six-year-old.

3.01PM

Fri 25th Oct 2019

Millard has Elusive plans but first it's Sunday's Cup

Elusive State emerged as a smart dirt track talent last season and Tony Millard’s charge is one of the bill-toppers for a competitive card at Sha Tin on Sunday, 27 October.

7.40AM

Wed 23rd Oct 2019

Derby talk at the Valley as Playa Del Puente impresses Moreira

Playa Del Puente prompted early BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) talk with a smart win in the Class 2 Green Luck Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley tonight, Wednesday, 23 October.

5.20PM

Beauty Generation will attempt to achieve three consecutive wins in the LONGINES Hong Kong Mile.

LONGINES Hong Kong International Races attracts strong nominations

8.40AM

Tue 22nd Oct 2019

Mr Stunning and Exultant step it up, Purton sides with Regency

Mr Stunning and Exultant trialled at Sha Tin this morning (Tuesday, 22 October) and both appeared to be in fine order as they go towards December’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races as defending champions.

8.40AM

Helene Charisma loves Happy Valley.

No Beauty blues for Purton with nine rides at the Valley

7.40AM

Sun 20th Oct 2019

High for Fownes as Beauty Generation is beaten

There was fist-pumping and whooping, high-fives and firm clasps for all hands within reach of the Rise High camp; deflation and ‘brave face’ acceptance from the Beauty Generation team.

12.00PM

Seasons Bloom (No. 5) swoops to victory.

Patience pays for Seasons Bloom in Premier Bowl thriller

9.40AM

Fri 18th Oct 2019

Waikuku's back for another shot at Beauty Generation

Joao Moreira expects improvement from the talented Waikuku (113lb) in Sunday’s (20 October) G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) and he knows the four-year-old will need to show it if he is to trouble Beauty Generation (133lb).

8.20AM

Pakistan Star?s biggest win came in the G1 QEII Cup at 2000m.

Pakistan Star's ready to sprint in the Premier Bowl

3.40AM

Thu 17th Oct 2019

Beauty Generation thrives ahead of Sunday's test

Beauty Generation is “raring to go” as he bids to extend his unbeaten sequence to 11 in Sunday’s (20 October) G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin.

7.40AM

Wed 16th Oct 2019

Callan's big freeze ends with a double at the Valley

There was relief and satisfaction for Neil Callan at Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday, 16 October) with a double that lifted the ‘Iron Man’ off the cold list for the season.

5.21PM

Southern Legend chases Beauty Generation.

Fownes looks for \"something amazing\" to topple Beauty Generation

7.20AM

Hat-trick on as Size points talented trio at Sunday's G2 Premier Bowl

4.40AM

Tue 15th Oct 2019

Hewitson eyes Money in the Happy Valley opener

Lyle Hewitson is discovering first-hand that Hong Kong racing’s reputation as an ultra-competitive crucible is not just empty spin.

8.20AM

Singapore Sling (blue cap) twice finished second to Beauty Generation last term.

Huge weight concession gives Singapore Sling hope against Beauty Generation

7.40AM

Sat 12th Oct 2019

Brilliant Aethero rockets to a record win

By David Morgan

1.20PM

Fri 11th Oct 2019

Cruz lays out Exultant plans as he gears up for Vase defence

By Declan Schuster

10.40AM

Voyage Warrior is a bullet down the Sha Tin straight.

Aethero and Voyage Warrior clash in battle of the rising speed stars

8.42AM

Wed 9th Oct 2019

Freshness pays off as Dragon swoops to take the trophy

Happy Dragon belied his 28/1 odds to land the Class 2 Japan Racing Association Trophy Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley tonight, Wednesday, 9 October.

5.40PM

Tue 8th Oct 2019

Moreira for Luck and Purton's a Fit for Fownes

By Declan Schuster

8.40AM

Sun 6th Oct 2019

Three apiece as Moreira shines and O'Sullivan jives at Sha Tin

Joao Moreira lit up a cloud-blanketed Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 6 October) with a dazzling treble that owed plenty to the fruits of a hitherto infrequent alliance with Richard Gibson.

12.00PM

Fri 4th Oct 2019

Cruz believes King has found his Heart

By Declan Schuster

9.20AM

Tue 1st Oct 2019

Record-setting resumption for brilliant Beauty Generation

Beauty Generation caned his rivals on his return to action in the G3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin today, Tuesday, 1 October.

12.40PM

Joao Moreira drives Full Of Beauty to a National Day Cup win.

Plan B pays off as Full Of Beauty wins the National Day Cup

12.00PM

Wed 25th Sep 2019

Moreira lands a treble thanks to Le Terroir

A treble at Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday, 25 September) saw Joao Moreira hit double figures for the season, the first rider to reach that minor marker in what is already shaping to be a hard fought and enthralling tussle for the jockeys’ premiership.

5.40PM

Helene Charisma wins the night's Class 2

Helene Charisma times it right

5.20PM

Fri 20th Sep 2019

Fownes wants Winning Delight after slew of seconds

Caspar Fownes has one win to his name so far this season but the handler has had his string in good enough form to have delivered more, as a place strike rate of 38% attests.

8.40AM

Wed 18th Sep 2019

Cancellation of Happy Valley Race meeting on 18 September

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) today (18 September) announced that the race meeting at Happy Valley Racecourse tonight has been cancelled in view of the imminent threat to the safety of racegoers, jockeys and employees, and to the welfare of racehorses.

6.20AM

Tue 17th Sep 2019

O'Sullivan's 'radical' plan as Pakistan Star shines

Pakistan Star sparkled through a dirt track barrier trial at Sha Tin this morning (Tuesday, 17 September) as he warmed up for what could be a re-defining return to action late next month.

9.20AM

Purton scores on Reliable Team

Reliable Team sights a Happy Valley hat-trick

7.40AM

Sun 15th Sep 2019

Purton bags four, Lor, Moore and Size off the mark

They say you can’t keep a good man down and Zac Purton proved that adage with a quartet of wins at Sha Tin today, Sunday, 15 September.

11.40AM

Fri 13th Sep 2019

Racing already as Purton and Moreira shuffle to the top

The Jockeys’ Premiership in Hong Kong has a familiar feel to it after only three meetings, with the circuit’s three-time champions Joao Moreira and Zac Purton already threatening to edge away from the pack. Moreira heads into Sunday’s (15 September) Sha Tin fixture with a full book of 10 rides, reigning champ Purton has nine.

6.00AM

Wed 11th Sep 2019

Shinn turns dream to reality with Happy Valley breakthrough

Blake Shinn did well to keep the welling emotion in check after fulfilling a boyhood dream at Happy Valley tonight, Wednesday, 11 September.

4.40PM

Tue 10th Sep 2019

Umberto's Choice the Right one

Umberto Rispoli heads into Wednesday’s (11 September) eight-race card at Happy Valley primed for the mount aboard Right Choice (118lb) in the Class 2 Big Wave Bay Handicap (1650m).

10.37AM

David Hayes is delighted to be returning to Hong Kong

Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils David Hayes for 2020/21 season

10.37AM

Sun 8th Sep 2019

Moreira shines with a treble, Whyte strikes again

By Declan Schuster

10.36AM

Glorious Artist finishes a creditable fourth in the Korea Cup

No joy for Hong Kong as locals dominate in Korea

10.36AM

Sat 7th Sep 2019

Korea first would be another step in Ho's quest for the top

Vincent Ho was bleary-eyed when he took his first look at Seoul’s sand track this morning, Saturday, 7 September. It was a few minutes before 5am, just four and a half hours after his plane’s wheels had touched the runway at Incheon airport.

10.36AM

Fri 6th Sep 2019

Elusive State steps out for sharp Sha Tin test

By Declan Schuster

10.35AM

Tsui watches Ugly Warrior work this morning

Me Tsui wants the win as Ugly Warrior readies for Korea Sprint

10.35AM

Thu 5th Sep 2019

Hong Kong raiders have barriers to overcome in Korea

Frankie Lor’s options had gone when he dipped his hand to select a red ball from a box at this afternoon’s (Thursday, 5 September) barrier draw for the KOR G1 Korea Cup, there was only one ball left. Glorious Artist will break from gate one.

10.34AM

Sun 1st Sep 2019

Opening day triumph keeps Regency Legend on Group 1 trail

Regency Legend stretched his perfect record to four wins with an impressive victory in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin today, Sunday, 1 September.

10.33AM

Douglas Whyte celebrates his first win as a trainer.

Douglas Whyte strikes early for a famous first

10.33AM

Fri 30th Aug 2019

Moore's City seeks stylish start to new season

By Declan Schuster

10.31AM

Beauty Generation enjoyed a record-breaking campaign last term.

Beauty Generation is in robust health one month out from his return

10.31AM

Winning Method wins for Joao Moreira.

Exciting young guns in action at Sha Tin season opener

10.31AM

Douglas Whyte is ready for the new challenge.

Douglas Whyte is all set for his second Hong Kong debut

10.31AM

Thu 29th Aug 2019

Hong Kong raiders depart for Korea and Ho?s happy to join them

Glorious Artist and Ugly Warrior departed Sha Tin this morning, Thursday, 29 August, bound for Seoul and the Korea Autumn Racing Carnival on Sunday, 8 September.

10.30AM

Zac Purton wants another championship.

New season, fresh challenges, Purton's hungry for the fray

10.29AM