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Selangor Mile 2025: Truly a World Class Event

The Selangor Turf Club roared with excitement on Sunday, 20 July as Lucky Magic, trained by HY Cheng and owned by Happy Baby Stable, surged to victory in the prestigious RM1 Million Selangor Mile.

LUCKY MAGIC winning the Jul 20 2025 Selangor MeetingGoing
LUCKY MAGIC winning the Jul 20 2025 Selangor MeetingGoing Picture: Selangor Turf Club

Living up to its billing as the richest race in South East Asia, the event embodied its powerful tagline: "One Race One Million One Champion".

The atmosphere was electric as a distinguished crowd of local and international racing enthusiasts gathered for the marquee event. The day also saw an influx in attendance of racing fans and general public from all walks of life.

Among those who attended the races were High Commissioner of New Zealand, His Excellency Michael Walsh, Director of New Zealand Bloodstock, Mr Michael Kneebone, Chairman of Malaysia Totalisator Board, Mr Thean Ming Fatt, Chairman of Perak Turf Club, Dato' John Lim, Former Deputy Chief of Selangor Police, Dato' Sasikala and Former Member of Parliament, Tan Sri M Kayveas, Tan Sri Datuk Dr Ridzwan bin Datuk Dr Abu Bakar and Tan Sri Lim Yan Hai.

Selangor Mile 2025: One Race, One Million, One Champion
Selangor Mile 2025: One Race, One Million, One Champion Picture: Selangor Turf Club

Also present were renowned Ms Jenny Chapman, Race Presenter for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and also twice Champion Lady Jockey in Victoria, Australia, accompanied by her husband, prominent bloodstock owner Mr David Price of Price Bloodstock.

Lucky Magic delivered a thrilling performance under the Selangor sun, outclassing a competitive field of 16 runners to seize the historic RM1 million prize. The victory marked a significant triumph for trainer HY Cheng and the jubilant Happy Baby Stable connections.

Reflecting on her first experience at the Selangor Turf Club, Jenny Chapman shared her enthusiasm. "David & I thoroughly enjoyed our day at Selangor races. It was great to see the track, meet many of the participants & see the horses in great condition. The Selangor Mile worth RM1 Million, was the highlight race & lived up to all expectations. We were also treated to great hospitality by the Committee & staff. We are already looking forward to returning next year along with others. Wishing the Selangor Turf Club all the best for a bigger and brighter future."

The presence of prominent horse racing figures like Chapman and Price underscored the event's growing stature on the international racing calendar. Their positive experience highlighted the Club's commitment to world-class racing and hospitality.

The RM1 Million Selangor Mile cemented its place as the pinnacle of racing in the region, offering unparalleled excitement, prestige, and prize money, while showcasing the Club's capability to host a truly world-class event.

"The successful running of the RM1 Million Selangor Mile 2025 is a landmark achievement for the Selangor Turf Club and Malaysian racing," said Chairman of Selangor Turf Club, Tan Sri Datuk Richard Cham Hak Lim. "We are proud to host South East Asia's richest race and thrilled that it attracted such high-caliber competitors and distinguished international and local guests. Congratulations to Lucky Magic, HY Cheng, and Happy Baby Stable on a magnificent victory. The enthusiasm from personalities like Jenny Chapman and David Price validates our efforts to elevate this event, and we are committed to making it even bigger and better in the years to come."


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