A three-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered by her father was loved by his family but that still could not have saved her from being abused by him, her mother told a Hong Kong court on Tuesday, describing the accused as a “dangerous man”. Helen Leung said she and her daughter’s father, Lau Kai-ping, had…
The world’s highest rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) added his third Group 1 on the bounce and 10th victory in a row in Sunday’s 1400-metre HK$13-million Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin. Missing in action was his regular jockey Zac Purton, who has been sidelined with a foot injury. Step forward…
The second winner on the Sha Tin card to have parlayed a win in the 2024 Longines Hong Kong International Races to Group 1 glory on Sunday, Voyage Bubble (Aus) (Deep Field {Aus}) secured the 2000-metre HK$13-million Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup, although not without some trouble in running. Reunited with James McDonald after he…
Buskers are part of the urban fabric of many big cities around the world. Hong Kong has sought to weave the street performers into its own rich cultural tapestry but with limited success. Inroads were made to encouraging the practice in the 2010s, but they were subsequently undercut by restrictions on gatherings during the social…
Ka Ying Rising | Horsephotos/Tomoya Moriuchi By Alan Carasso While G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup hero Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) is tucked away neatly in Dubai preparing for next Friday’s G1 Jebel Hatta at Meydan, the two other locally based gallopers to salute during the international races meeting six weeks ago return to action…
Regular and new patrons alike have flocked to a decades-old Hong Kong cha chaan teng, made famous for being featured in a comedy film starring Stephen Chow Sing-chi, as the struggling restaurant in Mong Kok will close permanently after Christmas. The Hung Wan Cafe was packed on Saturday afternoon, with a stream of customers waiting…
Regular and new patrons alike have flocked to a decades-old Hong Kong cha chaan teng, made famous for being featured in a comedy film starring Stephen Chow Sing-chi, as the struggling restaurant in Mong Kok will close permanently after Christmas. The Hung Wan Cafe was packed on Saturday afternoon, with a stream of customers waiting…
Horse racing in Hong Kong is well ahead both as a sport and attraction for tourists. Racing organisers are now spurring on the city with news that the sector is set to collect again on its global reputation for equine excellence that has outpaced most similar operations overseas. Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges said…
Pets are increasingly part of family life in the city. It is common to see Hongkongers accompanied by their furry friends, often being pampered or even pushed along in prams. Care for hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats and other animals contributes to a healthy industry along with their related foods and supplies stores. So,…
Horses break from the stalls during one of the Longines Hong Kong International Races | HKJC All 12 Hong Kong Group 1 contests during the 2024/2025 season will be part of World Pool, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) announced on Thursday. This is the first time races in Hong Kong have been incorporated into…