HORSE RACING:
Hong Kong rides to SA’s aid over export obstacle
The saga seems to have been going on as long as the UK soapie Coronation Street: attempts to send South African thoroughbreds directly to other countries have always been met with red tape. Now, Hong Kong has emerged as an ally with its Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges saying that the club is "supporting efforts to open up the South African market for direct export to major jurisdictions" in an effort "to provide owners with more choice".Engelbrecht-Bresges said in his annual report, "To sustain the success of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s integrated model, and its commitment to the betterment of society, the club must continue in investing in its world-class racing product.""This means we need to keep increasing prize money, both to incentivise horse owners and to maintain the attractiveness of our international races for overseas horses," he said.To compete in Europe, top South African horses have to make the long quarantine haul through Mauritius. It can have a detrimen...
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