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Extraordinary season sees Hong Kong's horse racing shine on the global stage

Extraordinary season sees Hong Kong's horse racing shine on the global stage

The Standard19 hours ago
Jockey Club commits over HK$500 million to support 15th National Games and other contests in Hong Kong and Guangdong
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