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 weekend on the brink of another trainers' title after one of the closest premiership battles in recent memory.

We also take a detour into the FIFA World Cup, chat about Happy Valley's unique football-themed race night that brought the global tournament to Hong Kong racing fans, and discuss why the World Cup atmosphere has been impossible to ignore this season.

And to finish the season in style, it's back by popular demand! Andrew and Alex each reveal five bold predictions for the 2026/27 Hong Kong racing season. Which superstar will dominate? Which new trainer will make an immediate impact? And which predictions will we be laughing about—or celebrating—this time next year?

Thank you to everyone who has watched, listened, commented and supported the show throughout the season. We truly appreciate every one of you. We'll be back for another exciting season of Hong Kong racing soon!

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 Baffert's exciting colt Faran at Los Alamitos. He reflects on the toughest recovery of his career, the physical and mental challenges of months of rehabilitation, and the mindset it took to get back doing what he loves.We also look ahead to the Del Mar summer meet, discuss his plans before Opening Day, and hear why he's excited about the months ahead in Southern California.As always, the conversation also turns to the international stage, including Royal Ascot, the exciting prospect of Green Carrera arriving in California for the Del Mar Oaks, and Rispoli's thoughts on the current Hong Kong racing scene after another memorable season.Plus:🏇 The story behind his winning return aboard Faran💪 Recovering from the biggest injury setback of his career🌴 Looking ahead to Del Mar 2026🇭🇰 Reflections on another Hong Kong season👑 Why Ka Ying Rising gets his vote as Horse of the Year🌍 Royal Ascot and the arrival of Green Carrera in CaliforniaIt's an honest, insightful and inspiring conversation with one of racing's most respected riders, as he begins the next chapter of his remarkable career.

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 conversation then turns international, as Zac shares his thoughts on this year's Royal Ascot meeting, whether it produced any genuine challengers to Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising, and the question everyone wants answered... could Ka Ying Rising ever head to Royal Ascot?His cheeky response about if Ka Ying Rising was to go to Royal Ascot it would be a "raceday barrier trial for money" has already gone viral on social media!Plus, Andrew and Alex wrap up the latest Hong Kong racing news and preview this weekend's Sha Tin meeting.If you love Hong Kong racing, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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 the latest from Ascot, including an update on her father, former Hong Kong trainer Patrick Biancone, and the chances of exciting juvenile Celtic Diamond in the Queen Mary Stakes.

Back in Hong Kong, we review the visit of football superstar David Beckham to Happy Valley, discuss the latest LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings, and examine where Hong Kong stars Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior (and America's Nysos) sit among the world's elite. Ka Ying Rising remains the highest-rated horse in training, with Romantic Warrior also occupying the top echelon of the global rankings.

Plus, all the latest Hong Kong racing news, key storylines from around the region, and Andrew and Alex's best bets, analysis and selections for this weekend's meeting at Sha Tin.

Watch now and join us for another week of Hong Kong racing from a truly global perspective. 🏇🌏

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 through the magic of television, hearing Matt's race call and catching up with the winning connections of Tawny Port, including jockey Flavien Prat and Acacia Clement, wife of trainer Miguel Clement.The focus then turns to Saturday's Belmont Stakes as the boys break down the contenders and hear directly from some of the key players, including trainer Brad Cox on Commandment, plus jockeys Jose Ortiz (Golden Tempo), Flavien Prat (Emerging Market) and Junior Alvarado (Chief Wallabee).The conversation also ventures into Hong Kong racing, with Matt reflecting on his memorable call of Romantic Warrior's victory in the 2023 Cox Plate and discussing what makes the superstar so special.Back in Hong Kong, Alex Evers joins the show with the latest racing news, key storylines from around the territory, and a full preview of this weekend's action at Sha Tin.Belmont Stakes insight, Melbourne Cup implications, Hong Kong racing news, and one of racing's great callers — this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🏇🇺🇸🇭🇰🇦🇺

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 on the Hong Kong Racing Show, regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers review the historic performance and discuss where Romantic Warrior now ranks among the greatest racehorses ever seen in Hong Kong.

Andrew also catches up with former HKJC executive Bill Nader to get his perspective on what this achievement means for the sport.

You'll also hear from jockey James McDonald and trainer Danny Shum following the landmark victory, while the Horse of the Year debate heats up. Is Romantic Warrior's Triple Crown enough to secure the title, or does sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising deserve the honour after another dominant campaign? Hear what jockey Zac Purton had to say.

Plus:
🏆 The latest Hong Kong racing news
🏆 The trainers' championship battle continues to tighten
🏆 An update on Umberto Rispoli and his return from injury
🏆 Full previews and selections for this weekend's G3 double-header at Sha Tin

If you're a fan of Hong Kong racing, world-class thoroughbreds, and great racing debate, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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 the testing 2400m trip. The team also dives into the international challengers, including Japan’s Rousham Park and Deep Monster, plus the key local hopes looking to spoil the party.

Before heading to Hong Kong, the show also recaps the American Triple Crown season so far. Hear Andie’s thoughts on the Preakness Stakes, what it was like riding fan-favorite Great White in the lead-up to the race, and her early take on the upcoming Belmont Stakes.

Andie also reveals why she believes Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade could be the horse to beat in the Belmont after his huge performance at Churchill Downs.

Plus, Andrew and Alex bring you the latest Hong Kong racing news, previews, selections, and all the key storylines heading into one of the biggest weekends of the season.

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 attempt to stop Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior from completing the Triple Crown.

There’s also an incredible twist revisited from the 2023 Champions & Chater Cup… the last time Romantic Warrior tackled the 2400m distance, it was Hugh Bowman aboard Russian Emperor who handed the champion defeat.

Plus:
The latest Hong Kong racing news
New world horse racing rankings revealed
Ka Ying Rising ranked the world’s number one horse
Full previews and picks for this weekend at Sha Tin
If you love Hong Kong racing, international racing, insights and exclusive interviews from the biggest names in the sport, this is the show for you.

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 also covers:
Whether Japan is close to winning a Kentucky Derby
His Dubai World Cup victory aboard Magnitude
Thoughts on Hong Kong champions Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising
Life at the top level of international racing after the biggest weekend of his career
Plus, Andrew and Alex preview this weekend’s racing from Sha Tin Racecourse and discuss the latest Hong Kong racing news.

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 Wish
And the QEII Cup, where superstar Romantic Warrior delivered another statement performance

Nick also brings the latest insight on what’s next for Ka Ying Rising — could we see him at Royal Ascot or even the Breeders' Cup?

From there, Nick turns his attention to Louisville and shares his pick for the Kentucky Derby 👀

We then head west to Los Angeles, where Alex Evers gives his takeaways from Champions Day before (through the magic of television) joining Andrew in Louisville to:

Preview this weekend’s racing at Sha Tin
Give their Hong Kong plays
And lock in their Kentucky Derby selections

Top-level international racing analysis, big opinions, and two continents colliding in one show 🌍🏇
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