About my blog
My name is Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and I enjoy living in Hong Kong which is dynamic, competitive and has a can-do spirit. I am lucky to combine my hobbies, horse racing and football in my job. In this blog I will share with you periodically my thoughts on my work and life in Hong Kong. Your views are welcome but I may not be able to respond to every one of them.-
Recent Posts
- BMW Hong Kong Derby barrier draw paves way for Classic contest
- Ireland Trophy highlights St Patricks Day celebrations at Happy Valley
- BMW Hong Kong Derby shapes as outstanding Year of the Horse highlight
- BMW Hong Kong Derby intrigue continues at Happy Valley tonight
- Excitement builds as BMW Hong Kong Derby looms
Archives
Monthly Archives: 07/2016
Werther our Horse of the Year
Last night I enjoyed a glamorous evening at our annual Champion Awards ceremony at the Grand Hyatt where the season’s best were duly recognized for their accomplishments. The centre of attention went to Werther as this Derby winner joined some past champions such as Designs On Rome and Ambitious Dragon in taking the most coveted…
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Pakistan Star a sensation
Hong Kong racing footage has gone viral on the Internet over the past few days, with it being Pakistan Star’s sensational win in the griffin race on the Reunification Day meeting from last Friday. Millions have seen the footage on many social media platforms and the Club’s website. This young horse gave those in attendance…
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Racing Trainee recruitment campaign underway
Some of our existing jockeys such as Vincent Ho, Derek Leung and Kei Chiong had some exposure to horse riding before ever joining the Club’s Racing Trainee programme. The Club operates three public riding schools in Hong Kong and the riding classes there are as popular as ever.Kei’s early success as an apprentice jockey has…
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