HONG KONG RACING IN HONG KONG IS BORING?

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Sure, the turnover is massive and so are the attendance figures- every meeting- but does any of this matter to the novice race-goer or next generation of horse owner? Yes and no.

From where we sit, it’s all about the racing experience and how it resonates with everyone.

There’s the hardcore punter who’s an old dog that is not interested in learning new tricks.

Then, there are those new to the sport who might see racing totally differently and as a new form of entertainment- which they are not lectured to or force-fed with too much information- but learn to understand how to play this game in their own ways.

Below are videos, music, venues, technological breakthroughs and the racing heroes who all combine to make Hong Kong racing look and sound like a Tina Turner song: Simply The Best.

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There’s The Joy of Sex.. and the joy of Finding Happy Wednesday with Justin, Sarika and Natalie…

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Fast Track I-Phonoracing Competition

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DOUGLAS AND PSY?

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Photos from Happy Wednesday

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THE JOYS OF FINDING HAPPY WEDNESDAY

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ADRENALINE CHILLS OUT WITH BEN SEMMENS‏

While the racing was a tad on the dull side and with various on and off track dramas taking place, Welsh singer-songwriter Ben Semmens was wowing them at Adrenaline, the club at Happy Valley Racecourse.

With saxophonist Blaine Whittaker sitting in on soprano sax and flute, Ben showed the audience what Hong Kong lacking: Someone who can really sing. His laid-back versions of “You Are So Beautiful” and a stunning version of the Eurythmics’ “Would I Lie To You” had diners stopping to listen along with the waitresses taking a break to listen- and gasp.

Ben Semmens seriously has one of the most pure voices around and with the addition of Blaine Whittaker’s flawless sax work, the duo just might have created a new genre of music that combines pop with folk and jazz.

Returning to play Adrenaline next Wednesday, Ben will also be making impromptu appearances around two over the next two weeks before beginning recording sessions.

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Winning tips from paddock parade expert Jenny Chapman.