Hong Kong apprentice jockey Kei Chiong was presented with the People’s Choice Award at the Dubai World Cup Welcome Reception on Thursday, 23 March in Dubai. The People’s Choice Award was part of the inaugural His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Horse Racing Excellence Awards. Banner moments in racing from jurisdictions which participated in the 2016 Dubai World Cup were eligible for consideration and Chiong’s record-setting four-win day at Sha Tin on 10 April was one of four nominated moments. Racing fans worldwide voted for the People’s Choice Award via social media, with Chiong’s accomplishment earning the most number of votes.
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