Core Insights - The 2024/2025 Hong Kong racing season concluded successfully, with record attendance and significant achievements by local horses [1][2][3] Attendance and Tourism Impact - Total attendance for the season exceeded 1.7 million, with mainland visitors reaching a record high of 195,786, a 110% increase from the previous season [1] - The Happy Wednesday brand attracted approximately 548,000 attendees, marking a 3.9% growth [1] - The Hong Kong Jockey Club aims to implement more measures to attract tourists in the next season, including new entry experiences at Sha Tin Racecourse [1][3] Racing Achievements - Hong Kong horses won eleven top-tier races during the season, with eight races making it to the 2024 Longines Global Top 100 rankings [2] - Twelve Hong Kong horses received international ratings of 115 or above, with "嘉应高升" and "浪漫勇士" both achieving a score of 126, ranking them fourth globally [2] Horse Performance Highlights - "嘉应高升" became the third horse in history to achieve eight wins in a single season, breaking multiple records [4] - "浪漫勇士" won prestigious races in Dubai and became the first Hong Kong horse to win top-tier races in four different regions [4] - "遨游气泡" achieved a historic triple crown, becoming only the second horse in Hong Kong history to do so [5] Trainer and Jockey Achievements - Trainer John Size won his 13th championship with 69 wins, while jockey Zac Purton secured his eighth title with 138 wins [6] - Purton also broke the previous record for total wins by a jockey in Hong Kong, increasing it to 1,878 [6] Economic Contributions and Future Plans - The Hong Kong Jockey Club is focused on enhancing the economic and social benefits of horse racing, with initiatives to increase horse ownership and reduce training costs [6][7] - The number of racehorses in Hong Kong rose from 1,203 to 1,296, with a notable increase in higher-class horses [6] - The Jockey Club plans to host regular international events at the Conghua Racecourse starting in October 2026, aiming to enhance the region's tourism appeal [7][8]