Mr. Ronald Arculli, Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey
Club makes an exciting announcement on a significant development for international
racing today at the Parade Ring at Sha Tin Racecourse. The Hong Kong
Jockey Club and The Japan Racing Association have broken new ground with
the launch of a unique Asian Mile Challenge. The world's best milers are
invited to contest in the two-part Asian Mile Challenge: the Champions
Mile on May 14 at Sha Tin, and the Yasuda Kinen in Tokyo on June 5.