Kota Kinabalu: The Royal Sabah Turf Club (RSTC) plans to encourage more of its members to participate in international racing events to broaden their perspectives.
The club aims to adapt and apply these international learnings to enhance horse racing development in Sabah.
This was expressed during a recent visit by Royal Sabah Turf Club Chairman Datuk Peter Chin who led a delegation of 115 committee and club members to Hong Kong to attend two prestigious horse racing events – the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup and the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup.
The events, organised by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, took place on Feb 23.
These races are considered among Hong Kong’s premier horse racing competitions, drawing world-class racehorses, jockeys and horse owners from around the globe.
The Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup, which serves as the second leg of the Hong Kong Triple Crown, features a challenging 2,000-metre course that tests the endurance and skill of elite competitors.
This year’s race saw Voyage Bubble, ridden by jockey James McDonald, claim the coveted championship title among a field of ten competitors.
In the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup, the second leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series covering 1,400 metres, “Ka Ying Rising” with jockey Antoine Hamelin emerged victorious after an intense competition among top-tier sprinters.
“Attending these world-class events provided our members with an exceptional opportunity to experience elite horse racing firsthand,” said Peter.
“More importantly, it allowed us to engage in meaningful exchanges with The Hong Kong Jockey Club, learning from their expertise and best practices,” he said.
Peter said participation in international events offers committee and club members’ valuable insights into current development trends in the horse racing industry.
He noted that The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s excellence in event organisation, horse training and industry development provides important learning opportunities.
