China

Arqana has appointed Amy Feng as its representative in China. Amy is based in China and will work closely with Arqana bloodstock team member Mathieu Legars. A graduate of Newcastle University with a Master's degree in International Financial Analysis, Amy took her first steps into the breeding and racing industry alongside her father, with whom she founded Huiying Horse Farm, where she holds the position of Marketing Manager.  Together, they bought their first horses in the USA and Australia, notably at the Magic Millions sales, where she met David Chester,...

The Inner Mongolia Hohhot Horseracing Series kicked off at Aowei Racecourse in Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia, China, Sunday, May 21. The series will take place each Sunday through mid-September, with total prize money on offer of RMB10 million (£1.14 million/US$1.42 million). For the first time, the Chinese Equestrian Association has approved the holding of the Chinese Horseracing Points Race during the series using a points system similar to Formula 1 racing. According to An Zhiqiang, chairman of the Hohhot Equestrian Association and Chairman of Inner Mongolia Mengjun Horse Industry, the...

Thoroughbred owner Wang Ruiqing rode his own colt Xin Nian Zhi Huo (Chi) (Chivalry (Aus) to victory in a 1000-meter race in Yulong racecourse Saturday. Starting from gate two, the juvenile was midpack early and was in the fifth heading into the final 400 meters. Passing the furlong pole, the Zhang Mingliang-trained colt burst into the front and claimed a narrow victory for Ruiqing. It was the first win for Ruiqing in a Thoroughbred Flat race. A jubilant Wang replied after the race, "I started my professional jockey training when...