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Jockey Club celebrates HKSAR’s 21st birthday by staging Hong Kong Reunification Raceday
07/01/2018
The Hong Kong Jockey Club celebrated the 21st birthday of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by staging the Hong Kong Reunification Raceday today (1 July) at Sha Tin Racecourse. In addition to two feature races – The Hong Kong Reunification Cup and Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup – a range of entertainment was offered. Racegoers also received “Celebrating the Anniversary of Reunification” souvenir fans as a complimentary gift.
The Hong Kong Reunification Cup was run as Race 7. Club Chairman Dr Simon S O Ip, together with Deputy Director of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R. Yang Jian, and Deputy Commissioner of Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Yang Yirui presented the trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup, showcases the fruitful cooperation and exchange in sports and culture between Guangdong and Hong Kong, was run as Race 8. Secretary for Food and Health Professor Sophia Chan Siu-chee, and Vice Director-General, Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province, Xu Jianping presented the trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.
The Hong Kong Reunification Cup was won by the Tony Cruz-trained California Fortune, ridden by Neil Callan while the Benno Yung-trained Cruising ridden by Umberto Rispoli took the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2016/17, the Club’s total direct return to the community was HK$30.5 billion. It is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer, one of the city’s major employers and one of the world's top ten charity donors. The Club is always "riding high together for a better future" with the people of Hong Kong.
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In the spirit of “Ma Zhao Pao” (racing will continue) racegoers enjoy the exciting races at Hong Kong Reunification Raceday.
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Club Chairman Dr Simon S O Ip (front row, 1st left) joins Deputy Director of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R. Yang Jian (front row, 4th left), Deputy Commissioner of Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Yang Yirui (front row, 3rd left) and Club Stewards at the Hong Kong Reunification Cup trophy presentation.
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Secretary for Food and Health Professor Sophia Chan Siu-chee (front row, 3rd right) joins Vice Director-General, Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province, Xu Jianping (front row, 2nd right) to present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey of The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup.
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Before the The Hong Kong Reunification Cup race, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries Jimmy Kwok Chun-wah (right), presents the award for the Best Turned Out Horse.
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Before The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup race, Deputy Director-General, Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R., Chu Ting (right), presents the Best Turned Out Horse award.
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The Hong Kong Police Band plays the National Anthem at the trophy presentation of the Hong Kong Reunification Cup.
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Racegoers receive “Celebrating the Anniversary of Reunification” souvenir fans upon entry.
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Virtual Reality riding games allow racegoers to experience the excitement of horse racing.
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On-course activities also include instant print photo corners.
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