Introduction to Hong Kong Racing: Part 2 - Picking Winners
This is Part 2 of our exclusive introductory guide to Hong Kong racing. Check back soon for more tips and wagering strategies! Class Levels Aside from stakes races and “Griffin” races, Hong Kong racing is conducted almost exclusively across 5 class levels: Class 1 is comprised of the highest rated horses in Hong Kong, while Class 5 is the lowest rated group. The HKJC can revoke the right to race in Hong Kong for non-competitive runners in Class 5. Here are the HKT Speed Figure pars for each class level: Class 1: 98 Class 2: 96 Class 3: 90 (91 for routes) Class 4: 85 Class 5: 80 Class 4 races are the most frequently carded in Hong Kong, and...