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HKJC Conghua Training Facility
HKJC Conghua Training Facility
The Hong Kong Jockey Club's Conghua Training Facility is a major development currently under construction and set to open in July 2018. The HK$3 billion investment is being constructed on the site of the equestrian centrefor the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou. The facility will have the potential to house 1,500 horses and also has the potential to become a fully-functioning racetrack in future.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Nordic Warrior wins the first race at Conghua in March 2019. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Hall jumps at Conghua opportunity with stable full to the brim

The Australian handler has enjoyed a strong influx of new horses, allowing him to fill all of his boxes at Sha Tin

David Hall celebrates a win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Derby winner Lui can’t find staff for Conghua expansion: ‘nobody wants to go’

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Conghua the ‘success story’ of the season despite some unhappy trainers

The HK$3.7 billion racetrack receives largely positive reviews after its first season in operation as officials outline plans for the future.

Fans embrace the first official race meeting at Conghua. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Resolution imminent in Hong Kong-Australia quarantine quarrel

Officials are set to tour the Jockey Club’s training facility in Conghua, one of the final stages to complete before horse movement between the two jurisdictions can resume

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The workers are back in action after walking off the job on Wednesday

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Conghua akin to ‘ordinary Melbourne race meeting’ but there’s lots to like

While it lacked the atmosphere of a traditional day at the track, the Jockey Club’s China showcase has enough substance to show there is a future

Fans clamour to get a piece of the action at Conghua Racecourse. Photo: SCMP
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Racing in Conghua is here to stay – even with no gambling: Jockey Club

Chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges says the success of Saturday’s showcase meeting means next year’s event will be even bigger

Chinese racing fans play in the “fun zone” at Conghua Racecourse on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Gibson trains the first-ever Conghua winner, fulfilling a dream

The Englishman combines with Matthew Chadwick to capture the opening race at the HK$3.7 billion facility with Nordic Warrior

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Carrie Lam hails Hong Kong Jockey Club’s historic China move

The chief executive lauds the cooperation that has enabled racing at the HK$3.7 billion facility in Conghua

Racing’s odd existence in China before the Jockey Club’s Conghua plunge

The sport has a chequered history in the mainland, but Saturday’s exhibition meeting will signal the beginning of a new chapter

Six horses gallop down the straight at the opening of the Conghua Racecourse in August. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Purton and Teetan itching to ride on ‘unbelievable’ Conghua track

The sweeping home turn has jockeys talking ahead of the first official fixture at the HK$3.7 billion facility on the mainland

Karis Teetan has five rides at Conghua on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Shum ‘can’t wait’ for historic Conghua meeting as he chases unique double

The veteran prepared the first horse trained at the HK$3.7 billion facility to win in Hong Kong and can go one step better on Saturday

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Jockey Club reveals plan to ensure Conghua’s first meet runs like clockwork

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Jockey Club confirms date for historic mainland China race meeting

The day will feature five races at the HK$3.7 billion facility, however there will be no betting and no live telecast

Dylan Mo trials Super Hoppy at Conghua Racecourse. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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The first horses arrive at Conghua Training Centre on Tuesday. Photos: Hong Kong Jockey Club
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Visitors inspect the Jockey Club’s new training facility at Conghua. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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