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Hong Kong Jockey Club Pursues New, Young Fans

Hong Kong Jockey Club Pursues New, Young Fans

Even as they welcome the inner circle of racing to the Dec. 9 Longines Hong Kong International Races, local racing officials in that country are busily harnessing digital technology in search of new, young fans.

 Saturday, December 08, 2012
Is Home Field Edge at Risk in Hong Kong?

Is Home Field Edge at Risk in Hong Kong?

The normal home-field advantage enjoyed by local horses in the Hong Kong International Races may be at risk Dec. 9--because of changes in the home field. Or it could be a smoke screen.

 Saturday, December 08, 2012
Longines New Sponsor of Hong Kong Int'l Races

Longines New Sponsor of Hong Kong Int'l Races

Longines named as the new sponsor of the Hong Kong International Races. This year's event takes place Dec. 9 at Sha Tin Race Course.

 Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Average Rises 27.5% at Hong Kong Sale

Average Rises 27.5% at Hong Kong Sale

The average price rose 27.5% from a year ago and the median price increased 33.3% during the Hong Kong International Sale.

 Saturday, December 12, 2009
Tax Rates, Regulations Called Key to Hong Kong Growth

Tax Rates, Regulations Called Key to Hong Kong Growth

The chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club said tax rates and regulations need to be reviewed in order for the racing entity to compete at a time of great change.

 Friday, August 31, 2007

U.S. Commingling of Bets on Hong Kong Races Approved

Horseplayers in the United States will be able to wager directly into Hong Kong Jockey Club pools under a plan approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission.

 Friday, August 24, 2007

Viva Pataca Prevails in Audemars Piguet QEII Cup

Viva Pataca showed his best to win the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup (HK-I) at Sha Tin Sunday. His achievement can be measured by the fact that in second and third were the horses that won the world's richest turf races in Dubai last month: the mighty Hong Kong star Vengeance Of Rain and Japanese champion Admire Moon.

 Sunday, April 29, 2007

Gate Issue Apparently Ends Aqua d'Amore's Career

Susan Magnier's Australian standout Aqua d'Amore appears headed for the breeding shed after failing a barrier exam April 20 that will prevent her from running in Hong Kong's Champions Mile (HK-I) at Sha Tin on April 29.

 Sunday, April 22, 2007

HKJC Olympic Equestrian Facilities Progressing

The Hong Kong Jockey Club reported on the progress of its construction of new facilities for the 2008 Olympic equestrian events during the week of its Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races. While the 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing, the equestrian events will be held in Hong Kong.

 Saturday, December 09, 2006

Engelbrecht-Bresges to Head Hong Kong Jockey Club

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges has been appointed chief executive officer-designate of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and will take over from Lawrence Wong Feb. 1, 2007.

 Thursday, September 28, 2006

Mercedes-Benz to Sponsor Hong Kong Derby

The Hong Kong Derby (HK-I), the premier event on that country's racing calendar, will now become the Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby. It will be run March 21 at Sha Tin.

 Wednesday, February 04, 2004

Asian Racing Conference Takes Place March 1-6

The 29th Asian Racing Conference in Auckland, New Zealand from March 1-6 is being staged to strengthen the Asian Racing Federation's position in global racing.

 Friday, February 28, 2003

Danehill Gelding Brings Record Price For Hong Kong Sale

The Hong Kong Jockey Club's Piaget International Sale set a new record straight out of the gate Friday night as the first horse offered, a 2-year-old son of Danehill, brought a record HK$3.8 million (US$487,179) from Li Wing Hon. The gelding was one of 23 horses purchased by the HKJC, imported, and resold at the annual event.

 Friday, December 15, 2000