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Macau Hong Kong Trophy 2019 Photo Release

03/03/2019 17:40

Hong Kong runner Horse Of Fortune – ridden by Silvestre De Sousa and trained by Dennis Yip – got the better of Hong Kong runner Romantic Touch to win the Macau Hong Kong Trophy (Macau Group 1, turf 1500m), the first leg of the annual interport races, at Taipa Racecourse today, Sunday, 3 March.

Four Hong Kong runners and five Macau contenders took part in the HK$2.5 million event. Hong Kong galloper Romantic Touch finished second, with Pearl Green third for Macau.

Horse Of Fortune with Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle grabs this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy at Taipa Racecourse. Hong Kong runner Romantic Touch finishes second in this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy.
Horse Of Fortune with Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle grabs this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy at Taipa Racecourse. Hong Kong runner Romantic Touch finishes second in this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy.

Horse Of Fortune with Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle grabs this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy at Taipa Racecourse. Hong Kong runner Romantic Touch finishes second in this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy.

The happy connections of Horse Of Fortune celebrate their success in the winner’s circle.
The happy connections of Horse Of Fortune celebrate their success in the winner’s circle.
The happy connections of Horse Of Fortune celebrate their success in the winner’s circle.

The happy connections of Horse Of Fortune celebrate their success in the winner’s circle.

Mr. Paulo Martins Chan (right), Director of Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Wu Kai Char, member of Horse Of Fortune’s owner Fantastic Five Syndicate.
Mr. Paulo Martins Chan (right), Director of Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Wu Kai Char, member of Horse Of Fortune’s owner Fantastic Five Syndicate.
Ms Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes (right), Director of Macao Government Tourism Office of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Dennis Yip, trainer of the Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Horse Of Fortune.
Ms Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes (right), Director of Macao Government Tourism Office of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Dennis Yip, trainer of the Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Horse Of Fortune.
Mr. José Maria da Fonseca Tavares (right), Chair of Committee on Municipal Affairs of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Silvestre De Sousa, jockey of the Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Horse Of Fortune.
Mr. José Maria da Fonseca Tavares (right), Chair of Committee on Municipal Affairs of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Silvestre De Sousa, jockey of the Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Horse Of Fortune.
Ms Leong On Kei, Angela, Vice Chairman & Executive Director of Macau Jockey Club (left), presents a souvenir to Mr. Lester C H Kwok, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, at the Macau Hong Kong Trophy presentation ceremony.
Ms Leong On Kei, Angela, Vice Chairman & Executive Director of Macau Jockey Club (left), presents a souvenir to Mr. Lester C H Kwok, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, at the Macau Hong Kong Trophy presentation ceremony.
Mr. Lester C H Kwok, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, (front row, sixth from right), Ms Leong On Kei, Angela, Vice Chairman & Executive Director of Macau Jockey Club (front row, seventh from right), Stewards and senior officials of the HKJC and MJC, and the connections of Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Horse Of Fortune, smile for the cameras at the Macau Hong Kong Trophy presentation ceremony.
Mr. Lester C H Kwok, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, (front row, sixth from right), Ms Leong On Kei, Angela, Vice Chairman & Executive Director of Macau Jockey Club (front row, seventh from right), Stewards and senior officials of the HKJC and MJC, and the connections of Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Horse Of Fortune, smile for the cameras at the Macau Hong Kong Trophy presentation ceremony.