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Renowned Cantopop singer Miriam Yeung gets the day off to a memorable start by performing some of her all-time favourites at the Opening Variety Show.
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Ban��s Gig Drums Troupe brings their pulsating rhythms to the Opening Variety Show to entertain racing fans.
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The world-renowned Sichuan Suining Acrobatic Troupe amazes racing fans with their highly technical acrobatic performance ��Duo Stunt��.
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Photo 8: The LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Opening Ceremony was held in the Parade Ring. The Hon Lam Woon-kwong, Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR, together with the Stewards, officials, honourable guests and all participating jockeys, officiate at the opening ceremony. (Photo 1 - front row from right) Ms. Karen Au Yeung, Vice President of LONGINES Hong Kong; Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of the Club; Mr. Walter von K?nel, President of LONGINES; Dr. Simon S O Ip, Chairman of the Club; The Hon Lam Woon-kwong, Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council; Mr. Anthony W K Chow, Deputy Chairman of the Club; Mr. Kevin Rollenhagen, Managing Director of The Swatch Group (Hong Kong) Limited; and Mr. Simon Baker, LONGINES Ambassador of Elegance.
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Photo 9: Racing fans arriving Sha Tin Racecourse today receives a complimentary LONGINES HKIR Souvenir Cap as a free gift.
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Photo 10: Racecourse merchandise counters offer a range of exclusive LONGINES HKIR themed merchandise.
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Mr. Simon Baker, LONGINES Ambassador of Elegance, attends today��s racemeeting and presents a LONGINES watch to the "LONGINES Prize for Elegance" winner.
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Photo 14: A wide selection of local and international culinary treats is on offer at Mezza One, the food plaza at Sha Tin Racecourse.
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Huge crowds of fans at the Sha Tin Racecourse on the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Day.
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Photo 16: HKJC��s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges delivers his closing remarks in the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races post-race press briefing.
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Photo 17: Photo 17, 18 HKJC��s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director of Racing William A Nader (left), and Head of Handicapping and Race Planning Nigel Gray (right), toast and celebrate the success of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races.
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Rounding the whole day off in style after the last race is a pyrotechnic display lighting up the night sky in honour of the 2015 LONGINES HKIR champions.
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