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Record Attendance at Hong Kong Races Despite Betting Dip

12/15/2025

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The Longines Hong Kong International Races drew a record attendance at Sha Tin, nearly 70,000 people including over 10,000 tourists.
Jockey Club Chief Executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges praised Romantic Warrior for a fourth win in the HK$40 million Hong Kong Cup.
Betting turnover fell 3.16 percent on the day.
Attendance was lower than last year due to the Tai Po fire tragedy reducing government officials' participation.
Rain performed during the event.

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Story summary

The Longines Hong Kong International Races drew a record attendance at Sha Tin, nearly 70,000 people including over 10,000 tourists.
Jockey Club Chief Executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges praised Romantic Warrior for a fourth win in the HK$40 million Hong Kong Cup.
Betting turnover fell 3.16 percent on the day.
Attendance was lower than last year due to the Tai Po fire tragedy reducing government officials' participation.
Rain performed during the event.