Mention the term “Cup King” and many racing fans will immediately think of Group 1 contests or major feature races. Yet within the pyramid structure of Hong Kong racing, it is often the Class 4 trophy races that provide a…
For any racehorse owner, leading in a winner is a special feeling, but winning a trophy race brings an added sense of prestige and a permanent place in the record books. A total of 109 trophy races were staged at…
Another group of Hong Kong racing’s highest earners can be found inside the training yards. There were 22 licensed trainers in Hong Kong during the 2025/26 season, with the number increasing to 23 for 2026/27 following the arrival of leading…
The opening day of York’s Ebor Festival is headlined by S1-4, the Group 1 International Stakes over 2,051 metres. The major attraction is a head-to-head battle between two generations of elite middle-distance horses, with defending champion OMBUDSMAN taking on rising…