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Golden Sixty and Joao Moreira take early lead in ‘Most Popular’ voting

28/06/2021 18:59

The halfway point of voting for this year’s ‘Most Popular’ is nearing and according to the standings so far – based on the votes as of 27 June (11:59pm) – Joao Moreira is holding an early lead in the Most Popular Jockey by nearly 17.3% over Vincent Ho, while Golden Sixty (85.3%) easily outnumbers his opponents as Hong Kong’s Most Popular Horse. Act now to support your favourite horses and jockey. Every vote counts.

Current Ranking Most Popular Horse
of the Year
Most Popular Jockey
of the Year
Most Admired Overseas Horse of the Year
1st Golden Sixty (85.3%) Joao Moreira (39.3%) Almond Eye (47.1% )
2nd Hot King Prawn (3.2%) Vincent Ho (22.0%) Loves Only You (20.5%)
3rd Panfield (3.1%) Jerry Chau (14.3% ) Danon Smash (13.9%)

Fans can vote online until 11:59pm on Wednesday, 7 July at www.hkjc.com/MPHJ for the three highly coveted awards – Most Popular Horse of the Year, Most Popular Jockey of the Year and Most Admired Overseas Horse of the Year. Nominees are as follows.

Code Most Popular Horse
of the Year
Most Popular Jockey
of the Year
Most Admired Overseas Horse of the Year
01 Golden Sixty Alexis Badel Almond Eye (JPN)
02 Hot King Prawn Jerry Chau Danon Smash (JPN)
03 Panfield Vincent Ho Loves Only You (JPN)
04 Sky Darci Joao Moreira Mogul (GB)
05 Waikuku Zac Purton Normcore (JPN)
06 Wellington Karis Teetan Palace Pier (GB)
07 Others Others Others

Note: Fans can select any of the horses and jockeys listed, or they can choose “Others” and fill in the name(s) of their favourite horse and/or jockey. Any chosen horse or jockey must have competed during the 2020/21 racing season.

Voters will be entered into a lucky draw* to win fabulous prizes as follows:

Grand Prize 1 winner Supermarket gift coupon with total value at HK$10,000
Second Prize 1 winner Supermarket gift coupon with total value at HK$5,000
Third Prize 300 winners Supermarket gift coupon with total value at HK$100 for each winner

The results will be announced at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Champion Awards 2020/21 presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday, 13 July. The ceremony will be livestream via the Club’s online platforms including the Hong Kong Jockey Club Website, HKJC Racing Facebook Page, HKJC Racing Sports Facebook Page, HKJC YouTube Channel, HKJC Racing Twitter and the HKJC TV App.

All participants must be aged 18 or above and holding valid Hong Kong Identify Card or Hong Kong travel document and Hong Kong mobile number.  Please call the Club’s Customer Service Hotline on 1817 for enquiries or visit www.hkjc.com/MPHJ for details, terms & conditions.

*Trade Promotion Competition License No. 54414