Caspar Fownes clinched his fifth trainers' championship at the Sha Tin season finale, finishing five wins ahead of Danny Shum. Jerry Chau won his first Tony Cruz Award for leading homegrown jockey, and Zac Purton claimed his ninth champion jockeys' title.
An inquest heard that an infusion tube delivering medicine to a premature baby at a Hong Kong public hospital was closed for unknown reasons shortly before her death in 2023. Nurses testified they did not know why the valve closed, with one resigning amid media criticism.
Hong Kong barrister Franco Kuan Bak-on faces criminal charges for allegedly causing grievous bodily harm while driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested on January 11 after a collision on Hung Mui Kuk Road.
Hong Kong barrister Franco Kuan Bak-on faces criminal charges for allegedly causing grievous bodily harm while driving drunk. He was arrested in January after a collision on Hung Mui Kuk Road. His breath-alcohol level was more than double the legal limit.
Trainer Francis Lui is set to field multiple contenders in Sunday's Class One Hong Kong Racehorse Owners Association Trophy, with promising three-year-old Gold Patch and hat-trick seeker Meaningful Dragon expected to draw significant attention. Gold Patch returns from a minor setback, while Meaningful Dragon aims for his third consecutive win.
Solid State, a former Australian galloper, secured the largest Private Purchase (PP) debut win in Hong Kong in two decades for trainer Frankie Lor Fu-chuen. Despite the dominant victory, historical trends suggest the horse faces a challenge in maintaining its performance. Separately, Luke Ferraris and Jerry Chau Chun-lok will join Vincent Ho Chak-yiu in Team Hong Kong for the Shergar Cup.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control and colliding head-on with a three-wheeled motorbike on Tai Po Road in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon. The other rider was injured.
Jockey Hugh Bowman eyes a strong Saturday at Sha Tin, riding Young Champion in the Li Cup, Endeared in the Lee Trophy, and Peridot for a maiden win. He aims to extend his lead for second in the jockeys' premiership after recent successes.
Champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising is in great shape and stronger than ever as trainer David Hayes prepares him for The Everest in October. The horse has had two unbeaten seasons and is aiming for a third, with a return in the HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup in September.
Hugh Bowman achieved a running double at Sha Tin with Lucky Sam Gor and Jolly Brilliant, moving to second place in the jockeys' championship with 61 wins. Zac Purton leads with 136 victories, while Mark Newnham's season tally reached 60 wins, tying with Danny Shum in the trainers' championship.
Brett Crawford's Public Attention, ridden by Karis Teetan, will compete in the Class Two Hong Kong Reunification Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin on Wednesday, aiming for a breakthrough win after two placings. Other contenders include Packing Hermod and Invincible Shield.
Trainer Frankie Lor expresses optimism for his horses competing in Saturday's Sha Tin races, highlighting Bottomuptogether's return to 1,000m with Britney Wong's 7lb claim, Run Run Smart's first dirt start, and veteran Sword Point's potential.
Trainer David Eustace hopes his talented sprinter Colourful King will bounce back in the Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup at Sha Tin. Eustace also has other runners, including stable debutant Light Years Glory and Glittering Legend, competing in various races at the meeting.
Course and distance specialist Stellar Express returns to his preferred 1,000m trip in the Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup at Sha Tin on Saturday, seeking a sixth win. Trainer John Size also has Lifeline Express and Fit For Beauty competing in other races, hoping for strong performances.
Nine-year-old Beauty Joy won the Group Three Premier Plate at Sha Tin for the second year running, with jockey Joao Moreira guiding the horse to victory. Trainer Cruz hinted at a possible retirement after one more race, but the horse's performance suggests he could continue.
Little Paradise, ridden by Zac Purton and trained by Jimmy Ting, secured a decisive victory in the Group Three Premier Cup at Sha Tin. The four-year-old gelding overcame an eight-week break and a luckless run in the Champions Mile to win by two lengths, with Galaxy Patch finishing second.
Jockey Brenton Avdulla is seeking to extend his recent winning streak aboard Raging Blizzard in the Group Three Premier Cup at Sha Tin. Despite a frustrating season, Avdulla has found form, partnering Raging Blizzard, a consistent performer who has faced tough competition.
Jockey Andrea Atzeni returns to Sha Tin after suspension to ride Silvery Breeze in the Premier Plate and Crimson Flash in the Premier Cup. Atzeni aims to add to his 57 wins this season, currently second in the jockeys' championship.
Dragon boat races took place across Hong Kong on Friday for the Tuen Ng Festival, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators despite recent unsettled weather. Events were held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tai O, and Sai Kung, with participants expressing excitement and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Jockey Ethan Brown is set to ride Patch Of Theta and Chancheng Glory in Group Three races at Sha Tin on Sunday, following a career-best treble last Saturday. The 26-year-old expressed gratitude for the support from trainers John Size, David Hall, and Francis Lui.
British jockey Harry Bentley is undergoing rehabilitation after a severe fall at Sha Tin resulted in a fractured forearm, fractured shoulder blade, and five broken ribs. He aims to return to riding at the start of next season in September.
Hong Kong police arrested 150 people in a three-day crackdown on an illegal bookmaking syndicate that handled over HK$320 million in wagers. The operation targeted multiple locations and websites, with police warning against illegal betting during the Fifa World Cup.
A Hong Kong poultry stall tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, leading to disinfection. Shoppers at Sha Tin's Wo Che Market appeared unfazed, with one vendor noting lower foot traffic but no increased public concern.
A market in Hong Kong tested positive for bird flu H9 after a child who visited the location contracted a mild strain. Health officials state the risk of a major outbreak is low.
