Whenever an All Weather Track race is scheduled in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club publishes the official track going before racing. The Club also provides Clegg Hammer readings as a reference, with a higher reading generally indicating a…
In recent years, a number of major racing jurisdictions have tightened their rules governing the use of the whip, with such reforms continuing to generate debate. Supporters believe restrictions can improve equine welfare and encourage jockeys to demonstrate greater riding…
The title “Horse of the Year” is familiar to every racing fan, but just how outstanding must a racehorse be to claim Hong Kong racing’s highest honour? A Horse of the Year is not necessarily the horse with the most…
Numbers are an inseparable part of horse racing. A horse’s rating, weight, draw and finishing time are all important, but race distance can have an equally decisive influence on how a contest unfolds and ultimately ends. Race distances in Hong…