“The vision of HKJC is always on world class racing, something we advocated at the 2018 Asian Racing Conference and we feel is an important initiative to broaden the fan base regionally and globally,” said HKJC Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. “We join a strong group of partners which are aligned on positioning racing as a global brand to develop our future growth, health and success as a world-class sport.”

Added Tim Bulley, Chairman of World Horse Racing, “By taking a new and innovative approach to racing story telling World Horse Racing is growing a new global audience at scale and energising those already in love with the sport. The welcome addition of the Hong Kong Jockey Club brings World Horse Racing incredible access and storytelling opportunities across the world’s most elite and extraordinary racing festivals and a huge, dynamic footprint in Asia.”

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Known as “the race that stops the nation,” the Melbourne Cup Carnival held at Flemington Race Course attracts crowds of up to 90,000 people. The carnival kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Victoria Racing Club members are working with government officials to make it possible for a small number of owners to attend.

“While we are very disappointed not to be able to welcome our members and racegoers to Cup Week, we understand the government's commitment to keeping our community safe,” Victoria Racing Club chairman Amanda Elliott said in a statement. “What is certain is the Melbourne Cup Carnival will go ahead with viewing audiences watching from across Australia and around the world.”

Read more at The Straits Times.

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