The Club has been informed by Jockey Christophe Soumillon that the COVID-19 test he received earlier today has returned negative. As Soumillon has been tested twice as negative and completed the necessary quarantine required by the Hong Kong SAR Government, he will be released tonight and return to the hotel arranged by the Club.

To prepare him for returning to race riding and in the interest of caution, the Club has consulted our Chief Medical Officer regarding the necessary precautionary measures. Soumillon will take further tests starting from tomorrow in accordance with the Club’s established protocol. The earliest possible date for his return to race riding will be Sunday 20 December. The Stewards will consider the upcoming development and make a decision at an appropriate time.