By David Morgan in Tokyo Lucky Bubbles’ attempt to win the G1 Sprinters Stakes (1200m) ended before the field turned for home on a wet and dismal afternoon at Nakayama Racecourse, Sunday, 30 September. Hong Kong’s raider sustained an injury low down in his near fore leg. Jockey Brett Prebble eased the chestnut to a stop beneath the stands’ side rail, a short way into the straight. No sooner had the rider...

With a view to building a culturally vibrant city, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has offered continued support for arts, culture and heritage in Hong Kong, one of four strategic focus areas for the Club’s Charities Trust’s contributions. In 1977, the Club funded the original construction cost of the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) and has been contributing to its renovation and maintenance over the years. In 2014, the Trust...

More than 3,000 football fans welcomed the first title of the local football season at Mong Kok Stadium today (29 September) when they saw reigning Premier League and FA Cup champions Kitchee beat Wofoo Tai Po, who were runners-up in both competitions 1-0 in an exciting match to win the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup 2018. This is the fifth year running the Club has title-sponsored the Community Cup as it believes that...

The Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme recognises sports stars who earn glory for Hong Kong by winning medals in six major competitions, including the Asian Games. Today (28 September), Club Steward Silas S S Yang joined HKSAR Financial Secretary the Hon Paul Chan; Secretary for Home Affairs the Hon Lau Kong-wah; Vice-President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China Dr Brian Stevenson...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club today (27 September) announced the appointment of Dr Lake Wang to the position of Executive Director, People and Organisational Development (EDPO), with effect from 1 October 2018. Dr Wang will be a member of the Club’s Board of Management and will report directly to the CEO Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. He will replace the current EDPO, Mr Gary Chow who will be retiring from the Club effective 1...

Football fans will be able to enjoy the award of the first title of the local football season this Saturday, 29 September, when The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup is played at Mong Kok Stadium, title-sponsored by the Club for the fifth consecutive year.  A unique event that combines football with community engagement, this year's contest will see the 2017/18 Hong Kong Premier League champions and FA Cup winners Kitchee...

The second Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, drew to a memorable close today (21 September). Over 60 prominent speakers and some 1,000 thought leaders and delegates gathered at the two-day forum to exchange views on topics related to five main themes: Leveraging the Market, Sustainable Development, Maximising Impact, Youth & Creativity, and Health & Well-being...

Urbanisation in recent decades has been accelerating on an unprecedented scale, fundamentally transforming the opportunities and challenges that cities face today. To address the opportunities and challenges of such metropolitan communities, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has convened the 2018 Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, which opened today (20 September) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre...

A pioneer in modernising Chinese art with western painting styles, Pan Yu-Lin (1895-1977) belonged to the first generation of Chinese students to study fine arts in France at a time when it was rare for women to achieve independent careers as professional artists. From tomorrow until 6 January, Hong Kong people will have a chance to learn more about Pan's sixty-plus works of painting and sculpture at a free exhibition entitled The...

As a further means of supporting community needs and development, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has granted Caritas-Hong Kong funding of more than HK$142 million to redevelop its social centre in Tsuen Wan, offering wider range of services. Today (8 September) marked the official opening of the redeveloped building, which has been renamed the Caritas Jockey Club Tsuen Wan Social Service Building. Club Steward Dr Eric Li...

Cancer is a leading cause of death in Hong Kong, according to statistics released by the Government. It accounts for more than 30% of all deaths in the city, and the number of cancer patients treated is on a rising trend. Cancer research, which aims to identify causes of the disease and develop strategies for its prevention, diagnosis and treatment, remains the most important initiative to fight the disease and improve patient...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club held a presentation ceremony at Sha Tin Racecourse today (2 September) to recognise the dedication and achievements of the HKJC Equestrian Team, who returned to Hong Kong after bagging a gold medal in the dressage individual competition. This is the best-ever Asian Games results for the Hong Kong equestrian team. Attending the ceremony were Chef d’Equipe of the Hong Kong Equestrian Team and Club...