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Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges is a highly influential figure in global horse racing, having served as Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club since 2007. He joined the Club in 1998, transforming it into a world-leading racing organisation and its Charities Trust into a top global donor. He also chairs the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Asian Racing Federation, demonstrating his significant international leadership. Previously, he led Germany’s horse racing and breeding authority. His expertise spans racing administration, business development, and charitable contributions, earning him prestigious international honours.

The French city of Deauville hosts several HKJC trophy races in August each year. Photo: HKJC

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Hong Kong Jockey Club joins forces with Deauville in France on MOU

The 3-year agreement further cemented a relationship that already involves racing events in the city and at the Deauville-La Touques Racecourse.

13 May 2026 - 6:09PM

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Hong Kong Jockey Club joins forces with Deauville in France on MOU

The 3-year agreement further cemented a relationship that already involves racing events in the city and at the Deauville-La Touques Racecourse.

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Japanese star Museum Mile and trio of local hopes withdrawn from QEII Cup

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Hong Kong superstar could headline November meeting in China as officials consider transferring Group Two sprint.

Many firsts, new faces as rugby, racing finally share stage on Hong Kong 7s week

Women’s player Haruka Uematsu, four men to make debuts at Kai Tak Stadium; Happy Valley to stage meeting on Wednesday.

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Romantic Warrior second as hometown heroes take out top spots, while Little Paradise, Numbers remain on track for city’s most coveted race.

New tech, engaging younger fans crucial to racing’s future, Jockey Club boss says

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One with a joint record 17 consecutive wins, one who is the top-selling plush joy in Jockey Club gift shops and one with record earnings.

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With bets on the horse barely paying out, most had come only to watch the race, cheer on their favourite and witness an important moment.

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Horse racing will launch later this year at the Guangdong province track as part of the National Equine Industry Development Plan.

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The David Hayes-trained superstar becomes Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper in history after reaching a figure of 128.

Galloping horses theme of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks display

Jockey Club will sponsor show as part of campaign to celebrate the equine zodiac throughout the Year of the Horse, from races to exhibitions.

Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Rugby, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Football Club hope to bring more cohesion to biggest week in city’s sports calendar.

Safety and well-being of racehorses the key focus of Jockey Club conference

Speakers and delegates from around the world gather in Hong Kong for three-day event highlighting the care of gallopers.

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Vision of official’s quick response in scary incident at Sha Tin has gone viral on social media.

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Jockey Club boss blames ‘negligence’ in incident that caused voided Sha Tin race

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National Games: Hong Kong’s Annie Ho rides Lord Sandro K to seventh as Liu Tao wins

New horse was ‘a bit nervous’, she says, while dressage winner from Xinjiang becomes only competitor in final to score more than 70 points.

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