Hong Kong Jockey Club eyes mainland opportunities despite betting ban

Club plans regular Guangzhou races from 2026, may seek to take bets in home city

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club is transforming this training facility in Guangzhou's Conghua District into a full-fledged racecourse. (Hong Kong Jockey Club photo)

GRACE LI, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Jockey Club is looking to expand its presence in mainland China, as it prepares to hold regular races there from 2026, its CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges told Nikkei in an interview.

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