What Will Beijing Do to the Spirit of Racing in Hong Kong?

Published on March 14, 2024

Commentary Does thoroughbred horse racing have a long-term future in Hong Kong? The mere question may seem outrageous to aficionados of the sport. Isn’t the vibrancy of the sport in Hong Kong with its large crowds, high betting turnover, and international appeal, a guarantee of its continuing existence as one of the world’s premier racing locations? But the question arises following the decision to close racing at Macau, another of China’s Special Administrative Regions. The Macau Jockey Club’s apparent reasons were due to their operational difficulties and the inability of horse racing activities to meet the current development needs of society—whatever that means!...

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