The Audemars Piguet QEII Cup, one of Hong Kong’s major sporting events since the celebrated watchmaker took over sponsorship in 1999, will be run on Sunday 26 April at Sha Tin Racecourse. This International Group 1 event has captured the attention of renowned trainers and owners all around the globe. This year’s race carries record prize money of HK$20 million, an increase of HK$6 million on 2014.
To mark the occasion, the Club has appointed renowned actor Leon Lai to be this year’s Audemars Piguet QEII Cup Ambassador. He will join the big day on 26 April at Sha Tin Racecourse to witness the emergence of this year’s APQEII Cup winner and present a souvenir to the winning connections.
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William A Nader, Executive Director of Racing of HKJC and David von Gunten, CEO, Greater China of Audemars Piguet attend today��s Selections Announcement and share their keen anticipation of the 17th running of the world-class horseracing event.
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Photo 2, 3: Audemars Piguet QEII Cup Ambassador Leon Lai joins William A Nader and David von Gunten to announce the selected runners for the 2015 Audemars Piguet QEII Cup.
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Photo 4, 5: Leon Lai wears the Royal Oak Chronograph QEII Cup 2015 Limited Edition watch which has been made especially for this year Audemars Piguet QEII Cup.
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All the officiating guests raise a toast to success at the 2015 Audemars Piguet QEII Cup Selections Announcement. From right:
Nigel Gray, Head of Handicapping and Race Planning, HKJC
William A. Nader, Executive Director of Racing, HKJC
Leon Lai, Audemars Piguet QEII Cup Ambassador
David von Gunten, CEO, Greater China of Audemars Piguet
Marco Cheng, Racing Secretary, HKJC
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Guests join today��s Selections Announcement to support the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup, which will be run on 26 April at Sha Tin Racecourse.
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