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Jockey Club marks HKSAR’s 22nd anniversary by staging Hong Kong Reunification Raceday

07/01/2019

The Hong Kong Jockey Club marked the 22nd anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (1 July) at Sha Tin Racecourse by staging the Hong Kong Reunification Raceday. The Hong Kong Reunification Cup and Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup were the feature races, while a range of on-course activities were also offered as part of the event. In addition, complimentary “Celebrating the Anniversary of Reunification” souvenir fans were handed out to racegoers as they streamed through the racecourse gates.

The Hong Kong Reunification Cup was run as Race 7. Secretary for Food and Health Professor Sophia Chan Siu-chee, together with Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R. Lu Xinning, and Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Song Ru’an presented the trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup was run as Race 6. Club Chairman Dr Anthony W K Chow, and Deputy Director-General, Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province, Mai Liang, presented the trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.

The Hong Kong Reunification Cup was won by the Danny Shum-trained Green Energy, ridden by Dylan Mo while the John Moore-trained Buddies with Zac Purton aboard took the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup.

The Hong Kong Reunification Cup celebrates the on-going achievements of Hong Kong’s world-class racing. Horse racing is Hong Kong’s most popular spectator sport and an integral part of Hong Kong’s image as a world-class city. Through horse racing, the Club demonstrates its commitment to global excellence, and giving back to society.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup celebrates the anniversary of Hong Kong’s reunification with China and showcases the fruitful co-operation and exchange in sports and culture between Guangdong and Hong Kong. The Club is a long-standing supporter of equestrian development in Guangdong. Conghua Racecourse (CRC) has come into operation since August 2018 and the Club staged its first Exhibition Raceday in March this year, which was not only a historic moment for Hong Kong racing but also demonstrated the potential of CRC to contribute to the development of equine sports in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, building on the close co-operation between Guangdong and Hong Kong.

 

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 charity 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 2017/18, the Club made a record return to the Government of HK$22.6 billion in duty and profits tax and contributed HK$1.2 billion to the Lotteries Fund. Approved charity donations were HK$4.2 billion. The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is also 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.


Picture 1:
Racegoers feel the excitement of the Hong Kong Reunification Raceday.


Picture 2:
Secretary for Food and Health Professor Sophia Chan Siu-chee (front row, 4th right) joins Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R. Lu Xinning (front row, 3rd right), Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Song Ru’an (front row, 2nd right), Club Chairman Dr Anthony W K Chow (front row, 1st right), Stewards and Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (back row, 1st left) at the Hong Kong Reunification Cup trophy presentation ceremony.


Picture 3:
Club Chairman Dr Anthony W K Chow (front row, 1st right) joins Deputy Director-General, Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province, Mai Liang (front row, 2nd right) to present the trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey of The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup in the presence of Club Stewards and Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (back row, 1st left).


Picture 4:
Three-time WWS The Women's World Snooker Championship Ng On-yee (right) presents the award for the Best Turned Out Horse prior to the running of the Hong Kong Reunification Cup race.


Picture 5:
Hong Kong Fencing Representative Vivian Kong Man-wai (right) presents the award for the Best Turned Out Horse prior to the running of the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup race.


Picture 6:
The Hong Kong Police Band plays the National Anthem at the trophy presentation of the Hong Kong Reunification Cup.


Picture 7:
Racegoers receiving “Celebrating the Anniversary of Reunification” souvenir fans.


Picture 8:
Racegoers having fun by participating in Virtual Reality riding games, which simulate the excitement of horse racing as a jockey.


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On-course activities also include instant print photo corners.


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Picture 11:
Racegoers viewing a miniature version of the parade ring, which was on display to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sha Tin Racecourse.