The Hong Kong Racing Show

Thanks for joining us for the season finale of the Hong Kong Racing Show! This week, Andrew Brown and Alex Evers wrap up another incredible Hong Kong racing season by looking back at the biggest stories, discussing the thrilling finish to the Trainers' Championship, and previewing one final meeting at Sha Tin before the curtain falls on the 2025/26 campaign. Caspar Fownes heads into the final...

Andrew Brown and Alex Evers are joined by one of racing's most popular international jockeys, Umberto Rispoli, for an extended conversation as he makes his long-awaited return to the saddle. Just months after suffering a devastating fall at Gulfstream Park that resulted in multiple fractures and a long rehabilitation, Rispoli is back in the winner's circle after a dream return aboard Bob B...

Regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers are joined by Hong Kong champion jockey Zac Purton for one of our best interviews yet! Fresh off his Premier Plate victory aboard Little Paradise, Zac reflects on another remarkable season that has seen him become the first jockey to ride 2,000 winners in Hong Kong, while also closing in on a record-extending ninth Hong Kong Jockeys' Championship. The...

It’s a truly international edition of the Hong Kong Racing Show this week as regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers take a look beyond Sha Tin and Happy Valley to some of the biggest stories in world racing. The boys recap the 2026 Belmont Stakes and discuss the key performances from Saratoga, before turning their attention to next week's Royal Ascot. Joining the show is Andie Biancone with...

This week, the Hong Kong Racing Show heads to Saratoga for Belmont Stakes week! Host Andrew Brown is joined by special guest Matt Hill, the voice of Australian racing, who is in town to call the Belmont Gold Cup — a prestigious "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Melbourne Cup, which is a World Pool race. Andrew and Matt preview the Belmont Gold Cup before reliving the race itself...

Hong Kong racing history was made at Sha Tin as Romantic Warrior became just the third horse ever to complete the Hong Kong Triple Crown with victory in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup. The Danny Shum-trained superstar joined River Verdon (1994) and Voyage Bubble (2025) in one of the sport's most exclusive clubs, adding yet another remarkable chapter to an already legendary career. This week...

This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, special guest Andie Biancone joins regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers for a huge edition previewing Sunday’s G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup at Sha Tin. Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior attempts to make history and become just the third horse ever to complete the Hong Kong Triple Crown — and the panel breaks down his chances over...

Jockey Hugh Bowman joins regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers from morning training at Sha Tin Racecourse on this week’s Hong Kong Racing Show. Fresh off a huge season featuring Group 1 victories aboard Invincible Ibis in the Hong Kong Derby and My Wish in the Champions Mile, Hughie previews next weekend’s G1 Champions & Chater Cup — where he’ll partner Japanese star Rousham Park in an at...

Fresh off an unforgettable Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks double, jockey José Ortiz joins Andrew Brown and Alex Evers for an exclusive in-depth conversation on the Hong Kong Racing Show. Ortiz reflects on his brilliant Derby-winning ride aboard Golden Tempo, the emotional celebration with his brother Irad Ortiz Jr., and the decision for Golden Tempo to bypass the Preakness Stakes. The interview...

Fresh off the plane from Sha Tin Racecourse to Churchill Downs, Nick Luck links up with @thebrownandrew to kick off this week’s Hong Kong Racing Show in style. Nick and Andrew dive straight into a blockbuster FWD Champions Day recap, breaking down all three elite Group 1 contests: The Chairman’s Sprint Prize won by sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising The Champions Mile featuring standout winner My Wis...

It’s a special edition of the Hong Kong Racing Show as we gear up for one of the biggest days in global racing—Champions Day at Sha Tin! Three elite Group 1 contests take center stage: the FWD QEII Cup, FWD Champions Mile, and the Chairman’s Sprint Prize—and we’re going through all of them with full analysis and selections. Joining Andrew Brown is special guest Andie Biancone, stepping in for Alex...

Champions Day is just around the corner, and the countdown is on to a blockbuster G1 Triple Header at Sha Tin. This week, Andrew Brown and Alex Evers dive into the latest trials and workouts from Hong Kong’s biggest stars, including Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising, Invincible Ibis and more, as preparations ramp up for one of the biggest meetings of the year. We’ve also got a special international...

This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, eight-time champion jockey Zac Purton joins us after partnering superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising to a record-extending 19th consecutive victory at Sha Tin Racecourse. Already widely regarded as the world’s top sprinter, Ka Ying Rising once again showcased his dominance with a breathtaking performance—further cementing his place among Hong Kong’s all-time gr...

Fresh off victory in the UAE Derby, jockey Cristian Demuro joins the show to talk about rising Kentucky Derby contender Wonder Dean — and what it would mean to ride in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. We dive into his Dubai triumph, whether Wonder Dean can handle the mile and a quarter, and his dream of lining up in America’s biggest race. But that’s just the start… Cristian also reflects on...

Fresh off his breakthrough win in the Hong Kong Derby, trainer Mark Newnham joins hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers to relive his incredible triumph with Invincible Ibis. Newnham dives into the emotion behind his first Derby win, the preparation that led to a peak performance on the big day, and his red-hot run of form as he sets his sights on the Hong Kong Trainers’ Championship. We also get an u...

It’s Hong Kong Derby week and we’ve got a HUGE edition of the Hong Kong Racing Show 🇭🇰🏇 Regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers are joined once again by former HKJC executive Bill Nader to discuss the 149th Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin this weekend. From key contenders to race tactics, the team dives deep into who they think will take out Hong Kong’s most prestigious race. Plus, we hear directly...

With the Hong Kong Derby fast approaching, this week’s Hong Kong Racing Show features a special guest: Bill Nader — former executive at the Hong Kong Jockey Club and current President & CEO of Thoroughbred Owners of California. Bill joins regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers to discuss the developing story surrounding champion jockey Zac Purton, who has been left without a ride in Hong Ko...

Fresh off his victory aboard Stormy Grove in the Hong Kong Classic Cup, jockey Harry Bentley joins the Hong Kong Racing Show to talk about his outstanding season in the saddle. Harry reflects on his Classic Cup triumph and what’s next for Stormy Grove on the road to the Hong Kong Derby, discusses his upcoming ride on Tomodachi Kokoroe, and shares insights into his successful partnership with Hong...

History has been made in Hong Kong. This week, Andrew Brown is joined by co-host Alex Evers, reporting from Sha Tin Racecourse, fresh from capturing Ka Ying Rising’s record-setting victory in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup — a performance that saw the world’s top-rated sprinter become the first Hong Kong-trained horse to win 18 straight, breaking the mark previously shared with Silent Witness....

History is on the line in Hong Kong. This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, Andrew Brown is joined by Alex Evers, reporting directly from Sha Tin Racecourse after capturing morning trackwork from Hong Kong superstars Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble. With their Triple Crown aspirations building and an important trial approaching, Alex brings the latest from the ground — how they’re moving, how...

This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers are joined by special guest José Santos Jr., U.S.-based jockey agent and passionate follower of Hong Kong racing. José shares his admiration for the Hong Kong circuit, breaks down why it captivates him from afar, and highlights the jockeys he believes are operating at an elite global level. From riding styles to the...

Top Hong Kong jockey Vincent Ho joins this week's episode of The Hong Kong Racing Show for an in-depth and wide-ranging conversation following his brilliant Classic Mile victory aboard Little Paradise. Vincent breaks down the ride in detail — from race tactics to how the colt felt underneath him — and looks ahead to what’s next in the Hong Kong Four-Year-Old Series, including the ultimate priz...

This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, Andrew Brown is joined by special guest Andie Biancone for an in-depth and wide-ranging episode from the heart of Sha Tin racing. Andie shares her first-hand insights from a recent visit to Sha Tin during the Hong Kong International Races, where she spent time behind the scenes with trainer David Hayes, comparing Hong Kong training methods, facilities, and d...

A monster weekend of world-class racing is locked in at Sha Tin, and we’ve got it all covered on this can’t-miss episode of the Hong Kong Racing Show. Two Group 1 blockbusters headline the card: The G1 Centenary Sprint Cup — where global sprinting superstar Ka Ying Rising attempts to equal Silent Witness’s legendary record of 17 consecutive wins by a Hong Kong-trained horse. History is on the line...

This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, we’re joined by 8-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey Zac Purton for a wide-ranging and revealing conversation as one of the most significant moments of the season approaches. We open with an in-depth discussion on Ka Ying Rising, including Zac Purton’s take on the champion’s Sha Tin barrier trial during the week, what the horse means to him personally, and how i...