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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.-
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Monthly Archives: 07/2019
Stage set for spectacular Season Finale
The end of any Hong Kong racing season always sparks a wide range of emotions and this year is no exception. Of course, it is always good for those who have been working hard to look forward to a summer break, but nights like Wednesday at Happy Valley provide a perfect reminder of what a…
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Fiesta night at the Valley provides the perfect stage for more great drama
And so we come one step closer to the end of another racing season in Hong Kong with a very special closing night at Happy Valley. Whether you are dancing to the music in the Beer Garden with friends or dining in one of the many grandstand restaurants, the End of Season Fiesta meeting provides…
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Spirit of Champions alive and well as title race hots up
This has been a notable week for a couple of our newer riders, with Aldo Domeyer riding five winners over two meetings and Alfred Chan marking his first night at Happy Valley with a winner on Wednesday. However, the spotlight this weekend turns firmly in the direction of two notable issues which have so much…
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Aethero the star as Moore moves closer
The clock is ticking with just four meetings left this season but John Moore is still chasing John Size hard as the battle for the trainers’ championship continues. In truth, John Moore needs to saddle four more winners than his great rival over the four remaining meetings as John Size will retain his title on…
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