My Wish returns for the Sha Tin Trophy
After Invincible Ibis’s withdrawal, attention turns to My Wish’s first-up condition and handicap assignment.
Read storyAround the racing world
From Hong Kong racecourses to the global sales ring. Major races, bloodstock, auctions and the business of racing.
RACING PERSPECTIVESTempted ends Ka Ying Rising’s winning streak
A narrow Everest defeat ends a 21-race streak, with the wide trip prominent in the post-race discussion.
Read storyMr Incredible begins his Classic Series build-up
The three-time winner returns at Sha Tin, with a gradual step up in distance planned towards the Four-Year-Old Classic Series.
Read storyA look back at Happy Valley’s cheering night
Fans gathered in the Beer Garden on 14 October for a themed cheering ceremony with drummers and race-night entertainment.
Read storyHelios Express returns to a mile
A return to 1600 metres after more than two years adds another angle to the Sha Tin Trophy.
Read storySeventeen million-guinea yearlings at October Book 1
The median reached 230,000 guineas. A Night Of Thunder colt led the final day at 2.2 million guineas, as 17 yearlings reached seven figures across the sale.
Read storyRacing’s future: new audiences and a sustainable industry
More than 150 delegates from about 40 countries met in Paris to discuss audience growth, racing funding, equine welfare and the future of the sport.
Read storySeventy million-dollar yearlings at Keeneland September
Through-the-ring sales totalled about US$536.7 million, with 70 yearlings fetching at least US$1 million. An Into Mischief colt topped the sale at US$3.7 million.
Read storyFour visiting riders join Hong Kong this winter
Saffie Osborne, Maxime Guyon, Dylan Browne McMonagle and Rossa Ryan have been granted visiting licences for staggered winter stints.
Read storyBehind fair racing: laboratory accreditation cooperation
IFHA and Global ACI announced further cooperation on laboratory accreditation, proficiency testing and drug reference materials to support consistency in racing laboratory work.
Read storyRaybiya brings a Classic-winning family to the mares sale
Rayif’s half-sister Raybiya is set to be offered in foal to Starman. The December Mares Sale runs from 30 November to 3 December; no individual sale result has been announced.
Read storyConghua’s planned October event postponed
HKJC’s 2 September announcement postponed the planned October event while risk mitigation work continued with relevant authorities. That announcement did not provide a replacement date.
Read storyGuangzhou and Hong Kong expand equine industry cooperation
The July agreement covers horse movements, trade and breeding, tourism and training. Its proposed projects remain subject to planning and biosecurity requirements.
Read storySix racing qualifications gain Guangdong recognition
HKJC’s six certificate programmes entered the Guangdong Qualifications Framework, supporting employment and further study. A horse racing culture courtyard also opened at Guangdong Vocational Institute of Sport.
Read storyConghua brings horse culture into local tourism
A 25 June event at Liuxi Hot Spring Square combined equine industry exhibits, a themed market and tourism routes with the district’s lychee season.
Read story2025 retrospective: HKJC and CTS team up on racing tourism
Their March 2025 memorandum proposed racing and entertainment travel itineraries, alongside cultural exchange and youth study tours.
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