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Photo Release - FWD Champions Day Selections Announcement

10/04/2019 16:59

FWD Champions Day will be held on Sunday, 28 April at Sha Tin Racecourse.  Sponsored by insurance brand FWD for the first year, the day features three Group 1 races offering a total of HK$58 million in prize money.

A press conference was held today (10 April) to announce the runners for FWD Champions Day. FWD Champions Day Ambassadors, renowned artists Chi Lam Cheung and Ali Lee, along with connections of the selected runners were also in attendance.

HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (second from right), HKJC Executive Director, Racing Andrew Harding (right), The Hon. Ronald Arculli, Chairman, Board of FWD Group (second from left) and Paul Tse, Chief Marketing Officer, FWD Hong Kong and Macau (left) jointly announce the selected runners for the 2019 FWD Champions Day.
HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (second from right), HKJC Executive Director, Racing Andrew Harding (right), The Hon. Ronald Arculli, Chairman, Board of FWD Group (second from left) and Paul Tse, Chief Marketing Officer, FWD Hong Kong and Macau (left) jointly announce the selected runners for the 2019 FWD Champions Day.
Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen, Owner of Beauty Generation, shares his expectations for Hong Kong’s master miler in FWD Champions Day.
Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen, Owner of Beauty Generation, shares his expectations for Hong Kong’s master miler in FWD Champions Day.
Trainer Tony Cruz and Kirk Wong, owner representative of Exultant, discuss how their contender prepares for FWD Champions Day.
Trainer Tony Cruz and Kirk Wong, owner representative of Exultant, discuss how their contender prepares for FWD Champions Day.
Trainer Frankie Lor and jockey Zac Purton speak on their preparations ahead of the big day.
Trainer Frankie Lor and jockey Zac Purton speak on their preparations ahead of the big day.
At the Selections Announcement, Chi Lam Cheung shares his passion for horse racing, while Ali Lee introduces the mobile photography contest that racegoers may join on the day. Both of them will be on site at Sha Tin Racecourse on 28 April to cheer on the contenders.
At the Selections Announcement, Chi Lam Cheung shares his passion for horse racing, while Ali Lee introduces the mobile photography contest that racegoers may join on the day. Both of them will be on site at Sha Tin Racecourse on 28 April to cheer on the contenders.
At the Selections Announcement, Chi Lam Cheung shares his passion for horse racing, while Ali Lee introduces the mobile photography contest that racegoers may join on the day. Both of them will be on site at Sha Tin Racecourse on 28 April to cheer on the contenders.
At the Selections Announcement, Chi Lam Cheung shares his passion for horse racing, while Ali Lee introduces the mobile photography contest that racegoers may join on the day. Both of them will be on site at Sha Tin Racecourse on 28 April to cheer on the contenders.

At the Selections Announcement, Chi Lam Cheung shares his passion for horse racing, while Ali Lee introduces the mobile photography contest that racegoers may join on the day. Both of them will be on site at Sha Tin Racecourse on 28 April to cheer on the contenders.

HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and The Hon. Ronald Arculli, Chairman, Board of FWD Group, present souvenirs to FWD Champions Day Ambassadors Chi Lam Cheung and Ali Lee.
HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and The Hon. Ronald Arculli, Chairman, Board of FWD Group, present souvenirs to FWD Champions Day Ambassadors Chi Lam Cheung and Ali Lee.
All officiating guests and VIPs at today’s Selections Announcement join for a group photo.
All officiating guests and VIPs at today’s Selections Announcement join for a group photo.