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Renowned Cantopop singer Leo Ku gets the day off to a memorable start by performing some of his all-time favourites at the Opening Variety Show.

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Ban��s Gig Drums Troupe brings their powerful and vibrant drumming performance to the Opening Variety Show to entertain racing fans.

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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, officiated at the Opening Ceremony. (Photo 1 - first row from left) Ms. Karen Au Yeung, Vice President of LONGINES Hong Kong; Mr. Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of LONGINES and Head of International Marketing; Mr. Anthony W K Chow, Deputy Chairman of the Club; The Hon Lam Woon-kwong, Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR; Dr. Simon S O Ip, Chairman of the Club; Mr. Walter von K?nel, President of LONGINES; Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of the Club; Mr. Kevin Rollenhagen, Managing Director of The Swatch Group (Hong Kong) Limited

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Each racing fan receives a complimentary LONGINES HKIR Souvenir Cap as a free gift at Sha Tin Racecourse.

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A range of exclusive LONGINES HKIR themed merchandise is available for purchase at Sha Tin Racecourse.

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Mr. Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of LONGINES and Head of International Marketing presents a LONGINES watch to the "LONGINES Prize for Elegance" winner.

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Racegoers enjoy the races and the on-course activities at the Sha Tin Racecourse.

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Huge crowds of fans flocked to Sha Tin Racecourse for LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Day.

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HKJC��s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges hosts the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races post-race press briefing.

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HKJC��s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (second from right), Executive Director, Racing Business and Operations Anthony Kelly (left), Executive Director, Racing Authority Andrew Harding (second from left) and Head of Handicapping, Race Planning and International Racing Nigel Gray (right), toast and celebrate the success of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races.

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Photo 19, 20, 21, 22 A pyrotechnic display lit up the night sky following the last race at Sha Tin in honour of the 2016 LONGINES HKIR champions to bring the curtain down on a spectacular day of racing.

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