Star Hong Kong jockey Vincent Ho stated he hopes more can be done to promote horse racing tourist in the city, stating it might benefit the whole hospitality sector.
Ho, 36, who just recently ended up being the very first jockey to be called Hong Kong’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons, informed RTHK’s Backchat program that horse racing is renowned and distinct in Hong Kong, which the city can bring in the world’s finest horses to contend here.
“With all our races, we have December Longines International, and then April we have Champions Day. There are really a lot of international great races that attract the best overseas equine, best racehorses to come. And these are the great opportunities to promote tourism as well,” he stated.
“Because a lot of people who fancy or are into horse racing around the globe, they will come because they want to watch these races.”
On the award, he stated the honour shows not simply on him however likewise the whole racing market.
Ho thanked the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the chances and resources it supplied.
He likewise provided unique reference to “Golden Sixty”the previous Hong Kong Derby winner and champ miler that he partnered with.
Modified by Edmond Fong
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