Hong Kong horse racing news

Invincible Sage

Invincible Sage surges to Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize victory

Invincible Sage has emerged as the newest member of Hong Kong racing’s elite with victory in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m).
Blake Shinn

Shinn has ‘Sixty’ in his sights setting up an epic Mile clash

Blake Shinn subscribes to the theory that nothing is permanent in racing as he mounts the most serious challenge yet to the incredible Golden Sixty.
California Spangle

Weather poser for Cruz and California Spangle

Hong Kong’s challenging spring weather rather than barrier position is the only concern Tony Cruz has for his highly-fancied California Spangle.
Golden Sixty

Golden Sixty returns seeking FWD Champions Mile quartet

Golden Sixty will attempt to land a record-extending fourth consecutive win in the HK$22 million Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on...
Brave Emperor

Morris relishing FWD Champions Mile challenge with Brave Emperor

Luke Morris is hoping to strike gold on his first big ride in Hong Kong on Sunday when globetrotting Brave Emperor tackles the Group 1...
Obamburumai

Japan’s Obamburumai now bids to stun Hong Kong

Obamburumai and his trainer Keiji Yoshimura stunned the Australian racing world in the 2023 Golden Eagle, and the duo have their sights set on Hong...
Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign faces QEII Cup and Romantic Warrior acid test

Massive Sovereign will aim to join rare company when he lines up in the HK$28 million Group 1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin...
Nimble Nimbus

Ricky Yiu hopes Nimble Nimbus can advance in FWD QEII Cup

Nimble Nimbus has been one of this season’s surprise packages and trainer Ricky Yiu is remaining optimistic the Sacred Falls gelding can step it up...
North Bridge

North Bridge seeks first Group 1 triumph

A six-year-old, North Bridge has been selected to run the HK$28 million Group 1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) with two fellow Japanese compatriots.
Douglas Whyte

Douglas Whyte poised to snare another Hong Kong milestone

Douglas Whyte’s famed appetite for achievement is showing no signs of abating as the South African searches for more success at Sha Tin on Saturday.
Caspar Fownes

Legacy grows as Caspar Fownes nets 1,100 Hong Kong wins

The Fownes name has been synonymous with Hong Kong racing across the past 40-plus years and Caspar added another impressive feat at Happy Valley.
Little Brose

Little Brose’s big first-up test in Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint

David Hayes concedes stable newcomer Little Brose faces a big challenge at his Hong Kong debut in the HK$22 million Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize...
California Spangle

Avdulla eyes third consecutive Group 1 with California Spangle

Brenton Avdulla has a perfect record aboard California Spangle and the in-form Australian will be hoping it stays that way.
Pierre Ng

Championship leader Pierre Ng aims to repel rivals

Pierre Ng is looking to up the ante in his bid to win a maiden Hong Kong trainers’ championship when he heads to Happy Valley...
Vincent Ho

Vincent Ho notches comeback double at Sha Tin

Vincent Ho gained vital confidence and fitness with his first double in almost three months at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon.

Zac Purton hopeful Raging Blizzard can handle rise in class

Zac Purton is optimistic Raging Blizzard’s uncomplicated racing manners can prove decisive when he tackles the Class 2 Jinbao Street Handicap at Sha Tin.
Zac Purton

Zac Purton reaches 1,700 Hong Kong win milestone

Zac Purton’s relentless pursuit of Douglas Whyte’s Hong Kong record of 1,813 wins annexed another important milestone at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
Tony Cruz

Beauty Joy lands Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy

Beauty Joy’s victory in the HK$5.35 million Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin handed trainer Tony Cruz his 1,500th Hong Kong win.
Lucky Sweynesse

Lucky Sweynesse bounces back with Sprint Cup victory

Lucky Sweynesse sealed consecutive HK$5.35 million Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m) wins on Sunday at Sha Tin for jockey Hugh Bowman and trainer Manfred Man.
Brenton Avdulla

Avdulla chases more success with Howdeepisyourlove

Brenton Avdulla hopes Howdeepisyourlove can add further lustre to a flourishing season when he partners John Size’s sprinter in the Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m).
Lucky Sweynesse

Hugh Bowman hopes to coax best from Lucky Sweynesse

Hugh Bowman is optimistic Lucky Sweynesse can atone for a pair of recent Group 1 defeats when the world’s top-rated sprinter contests the Group 2...
Tomodachi Kokoroe

David Hayes double-handed in Group 2 Sprint Cup

David Hayes' Tomodachi Kokoroe has earned a tilt at Lucky Sweynesse in the HK$5.35 million Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz on brink of 1,500 Hong Kong wins after Sha Tin success

Tony Cruz stands on the brink of another remarkable Hong Kong milestone after Monta Frutta’s breakthrough success at Sha Tin’s all-dirt meeting on Wednesday.
Flaming Rabbit

Flaming Rabbit bounces back with front-running demolition

Lyle Hewitson has always been a superb judge of pace and the South African produced a brilliant front-running ride aboard Flaming Rabbit to win at...
California Spangle

California Spangle wins Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint for Cruz, Avdulla

California Spangle has charged to record-breaking victory in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) for Tony Cruz and Brenton Avdulla at Meydan Racecourse.