Early HKIR & IJC Preview With Jockey Umberto Rispoli

Welcome to this week’s Hong Kong Racing Show. Before we begin, we want to acknowledge the tragic fires in the Tai Po district. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Hong Kong community. As a mark of respect, this weekend’s Sha Tin meeting will be held behind closed doors.This week, hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers are joined by special guest Umberto Rispoli, one of California’s leading jockeys and America’s representative at the upcoming LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship. We dive into the excitement of his return to Hong Kong and look ahead to his showdown with superstar riders including Zac Purton, Ryan Moore, Joao Moreira, James McDonald, Christophe Lemaire, William Buick, and many more.Umberto also helps us break down last Saturday’s action from Sha Tin — including his thoughts on Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, Galaxy Patch, Voyage Bubble, and the other headline performances.Then Andrew and Alex look forward to this weekend’s Sha Tin card, highlighted by the Class 2 Chevalier Cup, sharing their picks, insights, and analysis.Hit subscribe and join us as we build toward HKIR week!