I know I’m not alone when I say that at least some of the magic needed to reignite interest and a level of excitement and derring do returned to an averageWednesday nightHappy Valley race meeting last meeting with the reappearance in Hong Kong of the ever popular Brazilian rider Joao Moreira. Here for three months as stable jockey for Caspar Fownes, the Magic Man always brings with him a certain je ne sais quoi to horse racing that few have seen- and FEEL- from anyone else an

There’s much perception versus reality involved, and speaking recently to a young overseas jockey who was considering applying for a license to ride in Hong Kong, I advised her that being part and parcel of Hong Kong racing first requires doing serious due diligence about how the city works and sees itself today and what the government is thinking about based on the financial and business objectives of China. It’s also about knowing exactly where a gambling driven pastime lik

Vincent CY Ho is so much more than just about horse racing He’s genuine and kind He cares about those around him And in the darkness he always manages to shine And flashes his trademark winning smile When Vincent Ho wins We aIl win Because he lifts us up with inspiration He’s been through the wars He’s fought off negativity By picking himself up And embracing positivity Vincent Ho Chak-Yiu might not have won the Hong Kong Derby at Shatin on Sunday, and if not inv