Last season’s 88 meetings generated HK$143bn (£13.5bn) in Tote turnover and a gross profit of HK$20bn (£1.9bn) after about 86 per cent was returned to winners. Hong Kong has no breeding industry of its own. Almost all runners are imported, and 99 per cent are geldings, which are easier to train, more consistent and tend to last longer than entire colts.
Her 2026 form in Britain may also attract punters. From the start of 2026 she had 85 wins from 600 rides, a level-stakes profit of £31.81. In the six-month championship race the profit to a £1 stake was just under £100.
About 97 per cent of races are handicaps, usually with full fields of 12 or 14 and reserves to fill late gaps. Would-be owners join a waiting list.
“I was maybe slightly shocked that I had 10 rides, but very excited,” Osborne said. “It’s really cool to be able to experience it for the first time.”. Osborne said her size would help. “Being so light, I can do bottom weight, and that’s something that’s helped me a lot in the UK and hopefully it can help me here.”.