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Successful cross-border movement of horses between Hong Kong and Mainland China marks major milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre in Guangzhou

03/01/2016

A milestone in the development of the Conghua Training Centre (CTC) to allow Hong Kong race horses to train in Guangdong was reached today (1 March), with the successful completion of cross-border movement of horses.  The horses travelled from Sha Tin to Conghua on 29 February, stabling overnight in Conghua, and returning to Sha Tin today.  Following today’s success, The Hong Kong Jockey Club will be conducting more cross-border horse movements in the future.

The Conghua Training Centre, currently under construction in Conghua, Guangzhou, will provide world class horse training and care facilities, and a solid platform for boosting Hong Kong racehorses and racing.

The approvals necessary for horse movement at local and national levels were secured for today’s horse movement, based on the unique internationally-recognised Equine Disease Free Zone (EDFZ) established between Hong Kong and Mainland China.  The cross-border horse movement trial was made possible thanks to the coordinated support of over 20 government departments in Mainland China as well as Hong Kong. 

  • Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
  • Security Bureau
  • Customs and Excise Department
  • Immigration Department
  • Food and Health Bureau 
  • Police Force
  • Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China
  • General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine
  • Port Office of Guangdong Provincial People’s Government
  • Guangdong Agriculture Department
  • Guangdong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau
  • Guangdong Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau
  • Guangzhou Port Office
  • Guangzhou Customs 
  • Guangzhou Agriculture Bureau
  • Guangzhou Animal Health Inspection
  • Guangdong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau – Conghua Training Centre Office
  • Guangzhou Sports Bureau
  • Conghua Customs
  • Shenzhen Port Office
  • Shenzhen Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau
  • Huanggang Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau
  • Shenzhen Customs
  • Shenzhen General Station of Immigration Inspection   
  • Huanggang General Station of Immigration Inspection    

 

The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class horse racing operator and Hong Kong’s largest community benefactor, as well as one of Asia’s most prestigious membership clubs. Operating as a not-for-profit organisation, the Club allocates its surplus funds for charitable and community projects. In 2014/15, its donations reached a record HK$3.87 billion, and in the last decade alone it supported over 1,300 projects. The Club is also Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer, contributing a record HK$20.05 billion in 2014/15. With about 70% of its revenue given back to society every year through donations and tax contributions, The Hong Kong Jockey Club delivers a significantly higher return to the community than any other racing and/or sports betting organisation in the world. As a socially responsible organisation, the Club helps Government combat illegal betting and advocates responsible gambling. The Club is also one of Hong Kong’s largest employers with over 24,000 full-time and part-time staff. Committed to global excellence and giving back to society, the Club is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong.

One of the horses into the Cluba£į?s air-conditioned truck a£į”§ ready for transport to the Conghua Training Centre from Sha Tin Race Course in early morning of 29 February
One of the horses into the Cluba£į?s air-conditioned truck a£į”§ ready for transport to the Conghua Training Centre from Sha Tin Race Course in early morning of 29 February

Cross-border horse transport team in discussion on horse movement across border before departure for the Conghua Training Centre
Cross-border horse transport team in discussion on horse movement across border before departure for the Conghua Training Centre

Conghua temporary horse stable preparation and inspection at Sha Tin before departure for the Conghua Training Centre: water supply
Conghua temporary horse stable preparation and inspection at Sha Tin before departure for the Conghua Training Centre: water supply

Cross-border horse transport team waiting at the internationally recognized Specific Equine Disease-Free Zone (SEDFZ)
Cross-border horse transport team waiting at the internationally recognized Specific Equine Disease-Free Zone (SEDFZ)

Cleaning the horse truck at SEDFZ
Cleaning the horse truck at SEDFZ

Photo 6 and 7<br>
The horses arrived on schedule and in good condition at the temporary stable at the Conghua Training Centre.
Photo 6 and 7
The horses arrived on schedule and in good condition at the temporary stable at the Conghua Training Centre.


Securing the approval from the mainland government authorities before returning to Sha Tin in early morning of 1 March.
Securing the approval from the mainland government authorities before returning to Sha Tin in early morning of 1 March.

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