M Chadwick

A graduate of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Apprentice Jockeys’ School, Matthew Chadwick went to Australia for his apprentice training and rode a four-timer at Lismore at the age of 17. Indentured to Tony Cruz’s stable on his return to Hong Kong, he was champion apprentice in 2008/09. He earned a full jockey’s licence in January 2010. His first Group race winner was Egyptian Ra in the 2009 National Day Cup. He is best known for his partnership with California Memory and became the first homegrown rider to win at the Hong Kong International Races when landing the Hong Kong Cup on the grey in 2011. Chadwick notched his 250th win in Hong Kong with Majestic Anthem on 26 December, 2013 and later rode his first Hong Kong four-timer at Sha Tin on 22 June, 2014. He closed out a successful 2021/22 campaign with 55 wins, finishing as the season’s leading homegrown rider. At Happy Valley in 2023, he became the third homegrown rider to reach the 500-win milestone in Hong Kong. Chadwick added another Group 3 win to his record in the 2024/25 season aboard Pray For Mir in the Lion Rock Trophy. Chadwick registered 12 wins during the 2025/26 campaign. Achievements:Tony Cruz Award (2021/22); Hong Kong Champion Apprentice (2008/09); Shergar Cup Silver Saddle winner (2012). Notable Wins Include:Hong Kong Cup (2011 & 2012 California Memory), Hong Kong Gold Cup (2011 California Memory), Champions & Chater Cup (2013 California Memory), G2 Jockey Club Cup (2012 California Memory), G3 Lion Rock Trophy (2025 Pray For Mir), G3 Celebration Cup (2021 Buddies), G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2011 Super Pistachio [HKG3], 2020 Chefano, 2024 La City Blanche). Hong Kong Career Wins (at start of 2026/27 season): 577 (win strike rate 7.1%).