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Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of the Club, The Hon Timothy Fok Tsun Ting, President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Dr Simon S O Ip, Chairman of the Club, Mr Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of LONGINES and Head of International Marketing Ms Karen Au Yeung, Vice President of LONGINES Hong Kong accompanied by the 12 participating jockeys, jointly officiate at the ceremony.

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Dr Simon S O Ip, Chairman of the Club, presents a silver goblet to each of the 12 participating jockeys.

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A pyrotechnics display lights up the Happy Valley sky during the opening ceremony.

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Fans join the ��Vote For Your Favourite International Jockey�� game. /span>

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Racing ambassadors in colourful costumes greet racegoers in the Beer Garden.

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Famous Australian singer-songwriter Jimmy Cupples performs live with his band.